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Tax and Fiscal

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Energy and Environment

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Law and Scope of Government

Grade: A

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Workforce and Labor

Grade: B+

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Regulations

Grade: B+

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Individual Liberties

Grade: A-

An analysis of Haley’s record shows an excellent commitment to limited government principles surrounding individual liberties. As Governor, Haley signed measures which strengthened Second Amendment rights while also vetoing actions advanced by the legislature which infringe individual liberties such as helmet mandates. Additionally, Haley has an excellent limited government track record on nicotine issues and signed “right to try” legislation into law. The only blemish on her record was banning the ability of individuals to purchase powdered alcohol.

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H. 3440 Mopeds (2016)

Vetoed a Measure which Imposed New Helmet and Safety Vest Mandates on Operators of Mopeds in Order to Protect Individual Liberties.

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H 4542 Right to Try (2016)

Signed a Bill Strengthening Individual Liberties by Providing Terminally-Ill Patients the Right to Try Experimental Drugs Not Yet Approved for Use by the FDA.

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S 179 Powdered Alcohol (2015)

Signed a Bill Infringing Individual Liberties by Banning the Sale and Imprisoning Individuals in Possession of Powdered Alcohol.

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S 308 Concealed Carry (2014)

Signed a Bill Strengthening Second Amendment Rights by Permitting Concealed Carry in Establishments which Sell Alcohol Including Restaurants and Bars.

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H 3584 Cigarette Tax Hike (2010)

Voted to Block an Attack on Individual Liberties which Raised the Cigarette Tax (Among Only a Third of Republicans to Block)

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Education

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Healthcare

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Local and National Security

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Free Speech and Elections

Grade: A

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