Harvey Peeler

PEELER TO HOLD COMMUNITY WORKSHOP TO HELP WITH CONSTITUENT SERVICES IN LOCKHART

Lockhart, SC – October 18, 2011 – Senator Harvey Peeler will hold a community workshop in Lockhart at the Lockhart Town Hall on Tuesday, November 1 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.

At the community workshop, Senator Peeler will be available to assist local constituents in resolving their problems with state government. This is Senator Peeler’s third community workshop of several that he will hold across Senate District 14 which consists of Cherokee, Spartanburg, Union and York counties. These meetings are open to the community.

“If there is a problem, we want to assist in resolving it. With the economy in a recession and bordering on a depression, sometimes people are only left with the option to contact their elected officials after trying every other avenue for help. I want to be open and available to the people of District 14 to offer my help in any way I can,” Senator Peeler said.

Senator Peeler is a Gaffney, SC native and a local dairyman. More information on these community workshops can be found on Senator Peeler’s website, http://www.harveypeeler.com/ .

I had a great night at our first community workshop!

Majority Leader Harvey Peeler to Hold Blacksburg Community Workshop

PEELER TO HOLD COMMUNITY WORKSHOP TO HELP WITH CONSTITUENT SERVICES IN BLACKSBURG

Blacksburg, SC – October 3, 2011 – Senator Harvey Peeler will hold a community workshop in Blacksburg at the Community Center next to Town Hall on Monday, October 17 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.

At the community workshop, Senator Peeler will be available to assist local constituents in resolving their problems with state government. This is Senator Peeler’s second community workshop of several that he will hold across Senate District 14 which consists of Cherokee, Spartanburg, Union and York counties. These meetings are open to the community.

“If there is a problem, we want to assist in resolving it. With the economy in a recession and bordering on a depression, sometimes people are only left with the option to contact their elected officials after trying every other avenue for help. I want to be open and available to the people of District 14 to offer my help in any way I can,” Senator Peeler said.

Senator Peeler is a Gaffney, SC native and a local dairyman. More information on these community workshops can be found on Senator Peeler’s website, http://www.harveypeeler.com/ .

Columbia, S.C. – In conjunction with a joint statement from the Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada Republican Party chairmen, SCGOP Chairman Chad Connelly today announced the South Carolina Republican Party’s 2012 Presidential Preference Primary Task Force. The Task Force will oversee the primary, its fundraising goals, and work to ensure South Carolina’s First-in-the-South primary status in the future.

“South Carolina is blessed with outstanding Republican leaders,” said Chairman Connelly. “They understand the Presidential primary’s importance and have responded in an unprecedented way. I look forward to working with the Task Force to help shine a bright, positive light on South Carolina as the whole world watches.”

2012 Presidential Preference Primary Task Force

Honorary Chairs
Governor Nikki Haley
Senator Jim DeMint
Senator Lindsey Graham

Honorary Co-Chairs
Congressman Joe Wilson
Congressman Tim Scott
Congressman Jeff Duncan
Congressman Trey Gowdy
Congressman Mick Mulvaney
House Speaker Bobby Harrell
House Majority Leader Kenny Bingham
Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler
Cindy Costa, RNC Executive Committeewoman
Glenn McCall, RNC Executive Committeeman

Committee
Susan Aiken, Anderson County Executive Committeewoman
Gresham Barrett, Fmr. Congressman
Butch Bowers, Attorney
Stephen Brown, Attorney
Katon Dawson, Fmr. SCGOP Chairman
Tony Denny, SCGOP 3rd District Chairman
Jim Edwards, Fmr. Governor
Hogan Gidley, Fmr. SCGOP Executive Director
Kevin Hall, Attorney
Leighton Lord, Attorney
Janice McCord, Abbeville County Executive Committeewoman
Henry McMaster, Fmr. Attorney General
Randy Page, Fmr. SCGOP 2nd District Chairman
Betty Poe, Greenville County Chairwoman, SCFRW President
Jason Puhlasky, Fmr. Senate Republican Caucus Director
Mark Sanford, Fmr. Governor
David Wilkins, Ambassador and Fmr. House Speaker
Barry Wynn, Fmr. SCGOP Chairman
Comments from selected Honorary Chairs and Co-Chairs

“South Carolina’s First-in-the-South Republican Presidential Primary focuses the eyes of the world on our great state. We couldn’t be more excited that once again we have a chance to showcase our state as presidential candidates campaign in every corner of South Carolina and talk face-to-face with our voters about the most important issues facing our country.” – Governor Nikki Haley

“I’ve got tremendous faith in Chairman Chad Connelly and our South Carolina Republican Party. They’re hard at work organizing our First-in-the-South Presidential Primary and delivering our Republican Party’s pro-growth, pro-jobs, pro-free enterprise message. I believe the momentum is building for a great Republican year.” – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham

“South Carolina has a long tradition of picking Presidents, and Republicans here are ready to once again lead the way to select a candidate who has the character, courage and competence to reclaim America’s greatness. I am grateful for Chairman Chad Connelly’s leadership and am confident that our Presidential Preference Primary Task Force will host an outstanding South Carolina primary.” – U.S. Senator Jim DeMint

“For over thirty years, the Palmetto State has an unmatched track record of successfully picking the Republican nominee. I am honored to co-chair this Task Force as we preserve the decisive role South Carolina Republicans play in electing the President of the United States.” – Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler

“As the stakes continue to rise nationally, it has never been more important that Republicans stand united and select a Presidential nominee who will lead our nation back to economic recovery and prosperity. South Carolina has solidified its place as a conservative proving ground for Presidential contenders, and our conservative voters are once again dedicated to picking our Party’s nominee. I look forward to working closely with our Party’s Primary Task Force to ensure that South Carolina continues to play a pivotal role in this process with our First-in-the-South Presidential Primary.” – House Speaker Bobby Harrell

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LAKE WYLIE — Sen. Harvey Peeler will kick off his series of visits in the 14th S.C. Senate District at Lake Wylie and will be available for a “constituent drop in” from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, 264 Latitude Lane.

Peeler will be available to get feedback about the issues and needs of residents.

He has been the Senate majority Leader since 2005 and has served as SC District No. 14 senator since 1981. He also was instrumental in securing funding for the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce to secure its facility on Latitude Lane.

Courtesy of Lake Wylie Pilot

REGULATIONS WOULD BAN SALE OF BATH SALTS AND SPICE

Gaffney, SC – September 21, 2011 – SC Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler has contacted both DHEC and SLED to urge that they issue emergency regulations prohibiting the sale of spice and bath salts. Both spice, a synthetic marijuana, and bath salts, being used as synthetic cocaine, mimic the effects of illegal drugs.

In early September, the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration moved to ban three of the substances found in bath salts. These three substances could be banned within 90 days. The continuing problem is that makers of these drugs will tweak the compound just enough so that it will not be illegal. Currently both spice and bath salts are not listed as a controlled substance in South Carolina.

“These drugs can often cause harm to their users who may think that since it is ‘legal’ that it is safe. Several deaths have even been attributed to its use. I strongly urge DHEC to act today to file emergency regulations and get spice and bath salts off the streets,” said Peeler.

Emergency regulations take effect as quickly as they are filed with Legislative Council. Last session, the Senate unanimously passed legislation that banned synthetic marijuana but the bill stalled in the House. Peeler is drafting new legislation to permanently ban both spice and bath salts.

Peeler continued, “I hope the Legislature will move quickly on this bill when we reconvene in January.”

PEELER TO HOLD COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS TO HELP WITH CONSTITUENT SERVICES

Lake Wylie, SC – September 20, 2011 – Senator Harvey Peeler will hold a community workshop at the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, October 4 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.

At the community workshop, Senator Peeler will be available to assist local constituents in resolving their problems with state government. These meetings will be open to the community. Senator Peeler will hold community workshops across Senate District 14 which consists of Cherokee, Spartanburg, Union and York counties.

“If there is a problem, we want to assist in resolving it. With the economy in a recession and bordering on a depression, sometimes people are only left with the option to contact their elected officials after trying every other avenue for help. I want to be open and available to the people of District 14 to offer my help in any way I can,” Senator Peeler said.

Senator Peeler is a Gaffney, SC native and a local dairyman. More information on these community workshops can be found on Senator Peeler’s website, http://www.harveypeeler.com/ .

Today marks the 10-year anniversary of the most heinous attack perpetrated against innocent Americans on our soil. These attacks in New York and D.C. set into motion a chain of events that altered the course of our country. We’ll never be the same as a nation, and we should always take time to remember the sacrifices made on that day.

September 11 made everyday Americans stand up and take action. This bravery started with the actions of the men and women on United Flight 93, who stopped the hijackers from killing any more innocent Americans on the ground. This bravery has continued with our soldiers and law enforcement officers fighting around the world to protect our home.

Today, please take the time to remember all the sacrifices that occurred on that early Tuesday morning in September. Please remember all the sacrifices that families have made in the ten years since that day. Most importantly, please remember that Americans are still making sacrifices today and will continue to do so in the future.

With each year’s passing, we must never forget. Please join me today in remembering and offering thanks to the brave men and women who protected us on September 11 and who protect us today.

Sincerely,

Harvey Peeler

The South Carolina Senate Republican leader says he’s ready to do away with the Transportation Commission that makes decisions on which roads are built or repaired in the state.

Gaffney Sen. Harvey Peeler told The Greenville News he’s ready for the next governor to take full control of the transportation department.

Lawmakers revamped the agency’s governing board in 2007, but some are not happy with the results.

Peeler is especially upset that Interstate 85 across the Upstate needs repairs but the commission approved more than $100 million to begin a $2.5 billion project for I-73 to run from I-95 to Myrtle Beach.

Not everyone agrees with Peeler. Fountain Inn Sen. David Thomas says while there are concerns, he sees no reason to change the 2007 law restructuring the agency.

Courtesy of the Associated Press

For more information on this story, visit The Greenville News.

Texas governor and GOP presidential contender Rick Perry added an endorsement from one of the Upstate’s most powerful elected officials in a brief stop to the area late Saturday morning.

Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler, R-Gaffney, threw his support behind the candidate who has shot to the forefront of the Republican presidential race just one week after announcing his candidacy in Charleston.

Peeler cited Perry’s job creation record in explaining the endorsement.

“His record as governor of Texas is what we need,” Peeler said in an interview with the Herald-Journal. “We desperately need a leader in the White House, and he’s the person.”

Columbia GOP consultant Wesley Donehue, who works for Peeler, tweeted later Saturday that Peeler had called Perry months ago to ask him to seek the Republican nomination.

Perry did not make a statement or speak to the media during his impromptu stop in Gaffney, set in a restaurant parking lot adjacent to the town’s giant peach water tower. A crowd of about 50 people attended the gathering.

After the stop, Peeler rode on Perry’s campaign bus to an official event in Rock Hill, the final campaign event of Perry’s two-day swing through the state.

Ed Morrell of Boiling Springs stopped to watch Perry in Gaffney and said he’s strongly considering voting for the Texas governor in South Carolina’s first-in-the-South Republican presidential primary tentatively slated for February.

Morrell, a 72-year-old Republican, said he’s “still shopping around,” but likes Perry’s jobs and low unemployment record in Texas.

“That’s going to be a great advantage,” he said.

According to data released on Friday, Texas’ unemployment rate was 8.4 percent in July, the highest level there in nearly a quarter century.

But that rate is still much lower than the latest figures from the Palmetto State. South Carolina’s unemployment rate was 10.9 percent in July.

At a stop in Greenville earlier Saturday morning, Perry garnered the endorsement of former U.S. ambassador to Canada David Wilkins.

Wilkins, a Republican, served 25 years in the South Carolina Legislature, including as House speaker for 11 of those years.

According to the Associated Press, Wilkins was a top fundraiser for George W. Bush’s 2000 and 2004 presidential campaigns and served as his South Carolina campaign chairman in 2004.

Courtesy of The Spartanburg Herald-Journal