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Nikki Haley
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Tax and Fiscal
Grade: A-
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Energy and Environment
Grade: B-
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Law and Scope of Government
Grade: A
An analysis of Haley’s record shows an outstanding commitment to maintaining a limited scope of government and ensuring its proper functions through restraint and accountability. As Governor, Haley fought the corrupt budgeting practices of the South Carolina legislature and took actions via executive order to increase government transparency and accountability. Haley also has a strong record on protecting civil liberties and combatting abuse occurring within the judicial system.
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+2
H. 5001 Duplicative Programs Veto 46 (2016)
Vetoed a Duplicative Economic Development Initiative within the Department of Agriculture in Order to Block Government Growth.
+3
S. 47 Police Body-Worn Cameras (2015)
Signed a Bill Strengthening Government Accountability and Civil Liberties by Requiring Law Enforcement to Wear Body Cameras.
+3
H. 3701 Budgeting Practices Veto 38 (2015)
Vetoed Appropriations within the Department of Health in Order to Combat Corrupt Budgeting Practices.
+3
Executive Order 2013-09 (2014)
Increased Government Integrity by Requiring Centralized Reporting of State Property Assets Across State Agencies to Improve Utilization and Elimination of Unneeded Assets.
+5
S. 115 Spending Accountability Act (2011)
Signed a Bill Strengthening Government Accountability by Requiring the Publishing of Roll Call Votes Cast by Lawmaker within the Legislature.
+4
H. 3375 S.C. Fairness in Civil Justice Act (2011)
Signed a Bill Improving the State’s Business Climate and Reducing Lawsuit Abuse by Placing a $2 Cap on Punitive Damages.
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Workforce and Labor
Grade: B+
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Regulations
Grade: B+
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Individual Liberties
Grade: A-
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Education
Grade: A-
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Healthcare
Grade: A
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Local and National Security
Grade: A-
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Free Speech and Elections
Grade: A
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