Kevin Bryant

On Monday, March 17^th we had a great reception at the Corner Bagel Shop to kick off our re-election campaign. Approximately 150 of our supporters were in attendance. Since I became a candidate in 2003, I’ve never seen so much enthusiasm for reform as I witnesses Monday night. Folks are frustrated with our government and are they demanding reform, transparency and accountability. I was also excited to have a surprise appearance by our Congressman, Gresham Barrett (pictured below)! Senator Jim DeMint was not able to attend, but sent an encouraging note as well as Governor Mark Sanford (Click here to see Gov’s letter)

On Sunday, March 16th, I filed with the Anderson County Republican Party Chairman, Lee Rogers to seek re-election for a 2nd term in the SC Senate.Here’s the press release we sent out last week: 

SC Senator Kevin Bryant (R-Anderson) announced today his intentions to seek re-election for second term. Sen. Bryant also offers an open invitation to a reception, free of charge. The re-election kick-off will be at the Corner Bagel Shop in Anderson at 6pm on Monday, March 17th. Those wishing to attend may RSVP at www.kevinbryant.com

 

Bryant plans to continue his march toward reform. “We’ve seen some progress in Columbia over the last four years, but we’ve also seen a lot of resistance to change. The good-ole-boy system is a monster, and we’ve been rattling its cage.”

 

Bryant also made comments on some achievements. “I have been proud to contribute to victory on a number of issues such as defining marriage in our Constitution, getting tough with child predators, combating wasteful spending and returning more money to you-the folks who earned it in the first place.”

to: South Carolina Taxpayers
from: South Carolina General Assembly
message: don’t even think about trying to escape

Governor Sanford recently signed legislation that will allow small businesses to pool together to purchase competitive health insurance. Traditionally, small businesses have been crippled in efforts to offer their employees health insurance because of the high costs of purchasing insurance in small numbers. The general rule is that a group with a larger number of participants can purchase insurance less expensively than smaller groups. This legislation is intended to help small businesses in many ways. It makes it easier for them to assist their employees with exorbitant healthcare costs. Also, this allows the “little guy” to attract quality personnel necessary to compete in the ever-changing global market. Small businesses are our economy’s backbone; employing approximately 70% of our citizens.
             

Here is an excerpt from the Department of Insurance’s plan as to how they will implement the new law:
          

An entity interested in serving as a cooperative shall submit an application to the South Carolina Department of Insurance for approval.  The following information must be attached to the application for review: 1) a business plan; 2) biographical affidavits of the board of directors; 3) operating bylaws; 4) evidence of financial security; 5) membership criteria; 6) management agreements; 7) evidence of approval by the Secretary of State’s Office; and 8) any other information deemed necessary for the Department to appropriately evaluate the application.  In considering the application, the Department will evaluate whether the business plan and other application and organizational documents comply with applicable state and federal law.
               
Details will soon follow on the Department’s Website

 

Senator Kevin Bryant
Re-Election Kickoff
The Corner Bagel Shop……………Monday, March 17 @ 6pm
715 East Greenville Street….rsvp kevin@kevinbryant.com
Anderson, South Carolina……………………………..casual dress

want to come?