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Charleston Post Courier
March 31, 2018
The list of laws thus far in 2018 reads like a wish list for some of the state's biggest industries and that's no mistake, state Chamber CEO Ted Pitts said. ... Rep. David Hiott, a primary sponsor of the poultry farm legislation, said that bill highlighted the importance of agricultural operations in South Carolina.
Charleston Post Courier
February 27, 2018
"You can say the sky is pink in that lawsuit, but it stops projects in their tracks," said bill supporter Rep. Russell Fry, R-Surfside ... Both sides agreed to send the 90-day compromise to McMaster after Rep. James Smith ... State Chamber of Commerce CEO Ted Pitts applauded the compromise as good policy.
Greenville
February 2, 2018
“You're not going to find many who will talk about it,” says Ted Pitts, president and CEO of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. “Just because it's so ... Last December, the South Carolina Republican helped torpedo President Trump's Bank-chief nominee, former New Jersey Rep. Scott Garrett.
CBS News
December 20, 2017
Mike Rounds of South Dakota, joined with Democrats to shelve the nomination of former GOP Rep. Scott Garrett ... "The 17,000 South Carolina workers whose jobs depend on the bank are thankful that Senator Scott cast a vote for them today," chamber CEO Ted Pitts said in a written statement. "The Ex-ImÃâà...
The Herald (blog)
December 18, 2017
State and local leaders have praised the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce's decision to honor State Rep. ... State Chamber President and CEO Ted Pitts said Simrill's leadership brings policymakers together. ... @garysimrill is a fine man and an outstanding Representative! https://t.co/NvhWnN0uiU.
Charleston Post Courier
December 6, 2017
Yancey McGill — and the two Democratic candidates — Charleston businessman Phil Noble and state Rep. James Smith — discussed taxes, workforce ... Chamber CEO Ted Pitts served as moderator, but the tables turned when Noble asked him a question. "When Gov. Nikki Haley called you guys after theÃâà...
The Times and Democrat
November 4, 2017
S.C. Chamber President and CEO Ted Pitts said. “Thanks to Rep. Gary Simrill's leadership and work to bring policy makers together, we now have a long-term, sustainable solution for our state's roads and bridges. It was an easy decision to name Rep. Simrill the Chamber's 2017 Public Servant of the Year.
Upstate Business Journal
October 10, 2017
“We are proud to honor our 2017 Manufacturing Employees of the Year today” said Ted Pitts, president and CEO of the S.C. Chamber, in a statement. “Here in South Carolina, we are known for our dedicated workforce, ... The group included state Rep. Brian White, R-Anderson; Dave Stafford, executive viceÃâà...
The State (blog)
August 8, 2017
YOU'VE HEARD BY now that only six SC legislators voted against the 2007 Base Load Review Act, which made it immeasurably easier for SCE&G to raise our rates and then leave us holding the bag for two abandoned nuclear reactors. It's not true that the other 164 legislators all voted for the bill.
Greenville News
July 12, 2017
A former New Jersey congressman who opposed the Ex-Im Bank's existence while a representative, Scott Garrett was officially tapped by the White House last month, POLITICO reported. Chamber President and CEO Ted Pitts said in a statement Wednesday the Export-Import Bank is "crucial" to the growthÃâà...
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