South Carolina Reform
ReformSC exists to draw attention to things that can and should change in our state - from an 1895 Constitution and a government structure that lacks accountability, to a pattern of unsustainable government growth that threatens our competitiveness today and our kids' financial situation tomorrow.
Legislators in Columbia recently finalized a $7 billion state budget for the coming year - funding some essential things like patrolmen and road construction, and some not so essential things, like an unaccountable "slush fund" that sends your hard earned tax dollars to legislators' pet projects across the state.
These poor choices by budget-writers have in effect forced both the Department of Education and the Department of Corrections to run deficits this year, even though overall spending has still increased more than 35% over the last four years. In addition to the spending issue, the question of restructuring remains unresolved - meaning our state falls further and further behind in an increasingly competitive world. A historic bill that would have increased efficiency and accountability by creating a Department of Administration was held up during the last days of session by Senators ostensibly beholden to the status quo.
Things can change, but we need your help.
Join us in this vital effort... because yours is the voice that matters!