Transparency Reforms Needed in SC Government

The General Assembly wants to play an active role in the South Carolina economy – that much is clear. If elected officials insist on tampering with the American free-market model, they should at least do it openly. Five simple, non-partisan transparency reforms would ensure greater accountability.

1. Online Check Registers
2. Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyist Ban
3. Open Records Reform
4. Roll-Call Voting
5. Lawmaker Income Disclosure

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