04/24/2013 - Daniel Morgan Technology Center’s Culinary Arts Program, under the direction of Chef Page, had the honor of taking part in the 2013 Hospitality Day at the State House, featuring "A Taste of South Carolina"! This event is sponsored by the South... more »

04/22/2013 - Gun Owner Rights Senate Bill 308, on Special Order, to allow CWP holders to carry inside restaurants that serve alcohol, received second reading last week. Having crossed that major hurdle, I expect that we will pass it this week and send it on to... more »

03/25/2013 - Bi-Weekly Update The Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitutional Carry (open or concealed) that I serve on held its final two meetings since my last update. We heard testimony in Charleston and Columbia at which many South Carolinians expressed their... more »

03/11/2013 - The Medical Affairs Subcommittee that I am chairing on Medicaid and The Affordable Health Care Act (AHCA) has held its final two meetings since my last update. We heard testimony from the Heritage Foundation which discussed the reasons why NOT to... more »

02/25/2013 - Medicaid and The Affordable Health Care Act (AHCA). I have had another Medical Affairs Subcommittee meeting on Medicaid and The Affordable Health Care Act (AHCA). This time we heard testimony from doctors who are both for and against Medicaid... more »

02/11/2013 - February 11th, 2013 I mentioned in my last update my bill to transfer sales tax on vehicles directly to the maintenance and upgrade of our existing roads. Since then, I have written the Senate Finance Committee Chairman requesting a hearing on my... more »

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02/05/2013 - Senator Shane Martin chaired the Judiciary Subcommittee on S.92 - the NDAA Nullification Bill. This bill was sponsored by Senator Tom Davis (R-Beaufort). Sen. Davis explained his bill very well and how it would protect all SC citizens and wasn't a... more »

02/04/2013 - The Spartanburg County Legislative Delegation held one of its quarterly meetings on Monday night. The delegation heard input from citizens and made nominations for appointments to boards and commissions. Just a routine meeting.

01/29/2013 - Senator Shane Martin spoke to the Scout Troops at Spartanburg First Baptist Church. He talked about Constitutional duties and how to get legislation passed in Columbia. He took plenty of time to answer questions and let the boys know he was always... more »