The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) has announced that State Representative Spencer Wetmore (D-Charleston) has been named a Spotlight candidate. The DLCC said that candidates who receive a spotlight “displayed extraordinary leadership while fighting for their communities.” “It’s an honor to be recognized for my work to protect our coast and expand access to affordable housing andContinue reading “Holy City Sinner: Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Spotlights Rep. Spencer Wetmore”
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Spencer Wetmore Named Joseph Neal Elected Official of the Year
“The Joseph Neal Elected Official of the Year Award is given to an elected official in South Carolina of any level. Honoring an elected official that has put in a lot of work in South Carolina for the Democratic Party. [Spencer’s] primary focus as Administrator has been legislation, beach nourishment, resilience and disaster response, personnel,Continue reading “Spencer Wetmore Named Joseph Neal Elected Official of the Year”
Count on News 2: Bill taking aim at abandoned and derelict boats in local waterways passes SC House
CHARLESTON, S.C. – As law enforcement attempts to crack down on abandoned boats in local waterways, a new bill would place more responsibility on the owners. Bill H.3865, introduced by freshman Representative Spencer Wetmore, would require a permit for watercraft or floating structures to be moored in a public waterway for an extended period, specifically,Continue reading “Count on News 2: Bill taking aim at abandoned and derelict boats in local waterways passes SC House”
P&C: SC House panel shelves bill to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports
COLUMBIA — A S.C. House panel shelved a GOP-led proposal on March 16 that would prevent participation in girls’ middle and high school sports by transgender athletes, with one Republican calling it deceptively worded. Known as the “Save Women’s Sport Act,” the measure raised concerns among opponents that such a move would be unconstitutional and marginalizeContinue reading “P&C: SC House panel shelves bill to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports”