Charleston Currents – government

FOCUS: Vigorous government action needed to curb spread of virus

By Fred Palm, contributing editor | Correct and effective state action to battle COVID-19 is required. Now. Otherwise, more lives and livelihoods across South Carolina will suffer as a third wave descends upon the state.

Gov. Henry McMaster’s Oct. 23 public relations visit to Myrtle Beach revealed a guy who is in over his head with no way out. That means we have no way out.

“We’re vigilant. We’re trying to do our best,” he said during the visit. “We’ve heard from a lot of people in a lot of different kind of businesses; we’re taking all of that into consideration. These restrictions, it’s uncomfortable. Sometimes it imposes great hardship; we’re aware of that. All of these decisions are made not quickly.”

by Fred Palm · 10/26/2020 · 1 comment · Focus, Good news

BRACK: We can do better for all

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | So what happens when Americans start getting their $1,200 federal coronavirus checks or small business owners start receiving tens of thousands of dollars of rescue money?

Will they finally wake up and realize government isn’t the enemy, despite four decades of self-serving GOP rhetoric dedicated to drowning it in a bathtub? Will they finally remove political blinders and realize an ideology devoted to personal wealth and greed has hoodwinked them and taken away countless opportunities?

by Andy Brack · 04/13/2020 · 2 comments · Andy Brack, Views

NEW for 4/13: Cool shoes; Doing better; Jobless rise

IN THIS EDITION
TODAY’S FOCUS: How to get cool shoes and help hospital workers
COMMENTARY, Brack: We can do better for all
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: SCIWAY
NEWS BRIEFS: More apply for unemployment in last 3 weeks than last year
FEEDBACK: Crisis exposes lack of infrastructure in S.C., world
MYSTERY PHOTO: Another bridge
CALENDAR: Check out these online events

by Charleston Currents · 04/13/2020 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

State emergency management officials hunkered down Friday to plan for Irma's impact. Photo provided.

BRACK: What government gets right and what needs more work

By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | With a storm breathing down the state’s neck, people turn to state and local governments for leadership, safety and solutions. While government gets scrutiny year-round, maybe we should look at what’s working so we appreciate it more – and examine what may need some help so that it works better.

by Andy Brack · 09/11/2017 · Comments are Disabled · Andy Brack, Views

Brack: More civics education is a good thing

The James B. Edwards Civics Education Initiative calls for high school students to take a 100-question U.S. Citizenship Civics Test as part of an existing half-year course in government. The proposal doesn’t mandate passage of the test as a requirement for graduation (although it should), but students who get a passing score of 60 or better will receive an achievement certificate.

by Andy Brack · 02/16/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Andy Brack, Views