I want to lower taxes for our senior citizens. I propose tonight we take the next step to wipe out income taxes on retirement income. That alone eliminates income tax for 58 percent of our seniors 65 and older. I'm a businessman. I've found that successful companies are companies that encourage productivity.
State government is no exception.
It's time for South Carolina to reward its hard-working employees. Let's join the mainstream by helping employees save toward their retirement. In addition, I am recommending a three percent pay raise for state employees. Last week I pledged that the Hodges administration will be a pro-business administration. Charlie is universally acknowledged as a businessman's businessman.