Only 19% Approve of Gas Tax Increase for Roads Poll shows nearly that two-thirds are opposed to gas tax increase under any circumstance. Spartanburg, SC – In a poll of more than 600 residents across three upstate counties conducted just prior to Memorial Day Weekend, the number one concern among residents was our roads (29.1%) [...]
GoUpstate image and article: Ballard also remembered Mike Christian, a fellow POW who made a small American flag and hid it in his cell. When the guards weren't around, the prisoners saluted the flag and sang “God Bless America.” The guards eventually found the flag and beat Christian severely. He was returned to his cell [...]
Well, there is a first time for everything – I actually voted for an annual appropriations act. My opposition in the past has revolved around a refusal to prioritize our resources and apply them to the core functions of government. After finally getting the changes this year that we have been fighting for combined with [...]
The Senate Republican caucus has issued what now is the fourth proposal for fixing our roads. I do not support it, because like the other three, it raises taxes first. We just demonstrated in the Senate annual budget, that it's not necessary to raise taxes first to fund our roads, and the vote to send [...]
