http://www.murrellsmith.com Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:07:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en How long and how heavily should convicted offenders be punished? That's the question a panel of lawmakers set out to answer nearly two years ago when the Sentencing Reform Commission first began their work. If some lawmakers get their way, some inmates may be leaving prison early while others get ... http://www.murrellsmith.com/2010/02/commission-releases-findings-on-states-prison-system/ It is with a full heart that I wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Macaulay and I are so fortunate for our many blessings this past year. We are enjoying this Christmas Season to its fullest as this is the first we will celebrate with our daughter, Bee. ... http://www.murrellsmith.com/2009/12/merry-christmas/ Recently there have been two reports on the elimination of animal fighting in South Carolina: the first was regarding a federal and state coordinated investigation where over twenty people involved in cockfighting in Lexington and Williamsburg Counties were indicted. The second was the arrest of six men for cockfighting ... http://www.murrellsmith.com/2009/11/cockfighting-busts-highlight-need-for-real-reform-in-sc/ Connecting with state Rep. Murrell Smith online is just a click away on Facebook or Twitter as he takes advantage of the Internet and social media to reach constituents. Smith, R-Sumter, is discovering the benefits of having accounts on both social media sites along with his new Web site, launched last ... http://www.murrellsmith.com/2009/07/social-media-helps-statehouse-legislator/ A Facebook group "Impeach Mark Sanford," created by a Democratic Party activist, is organizing a rally at the Statehouse Thursday evening. The group has 5,857 members and 41 have signed up to attend the rally at 5:30 p.m. on the North side of the Statehouse. The group’s administrator is Marilyn Hemingway, who ... http://www.murrellsmith.com/2009/07/impeach-sanford-rally-being-organized-on-facebook/ I spent the holiday weekend contemplating my position on Governor Sanford remaining in office. While all of us share disappointment and moral outrage in the details shared by Governor Sanford last week, I think it is important to separate what is public and what is private. Just last ... http://www.murrellsmith.com/2009/07/statement-on-sanford/ During my time at the Statehouse I have it my top priority to demand accountability with your tax dollars. I know its tough for you to give that money to us every month. It’s tough for me too. That’s why we must demand that our elected officials spending it wisely and effectively. In 2007 ... http://www.murrellsmith.com/2009/06/a-record-of-protecting-south-carolina%e2%80%99s-taxpayers/ Murrell Smith Launches Campaign Website Highlighting New Media to Connect with Voters Sumter, SC – Today, Representative Murrell Smith of House District 67, announced the official launch of his new website, http://murrellsmith.com. The website is completely interactive, featuring blog posts and Twitter updates. There is also a “latest media” sidebar ... http://www.murrellsmith.com/2009/06/press-release-murrell-smith-launches-campaign-website/ Friends- Welcome to my web site. Please explore and return frequently as I will use this site to provide you with current information from the State House. I plan to utilize my blog and issues page to convey my opinions and thoughts on today’s hot topics. The site will also ... http://www.murrellsmith.com/2009/06/i-am-excited-about-my-new-web-site/ We need to create an environment that will spark and sustain economic growth in South Carolina. To accomplish this task, we must cut taxes on working families and business. This cannot occur, because we are running state government with excessive waste and inefficiencies. Government restructuring is the answer to this problem. ... http://www.murrellsmith.com/2009/06/government-restructuring/