Urgent: Overturn Haley’s Education Vetoes

Yesterday, Gov. Haley vetoed nearly $100 million in South Carolina education funding. [1]

It’s a cynical move that will cost our state’s children in the short term and seriously impact our state’s economy as a whole in the long run.

But here’s the good news: the legislature could still override her veto and put the money back in our classrooms, where it belongs. The vote will surely be close.

Over 6000 South Carolinians signed our petition for a moral budget. We know the public supports us. That’s why I’m asking you to pick up the phone.

Step 1) Call legislative leadership:

Senate President Glen McConnell – (803) 212 6610
House Speaker Bobby Harrell – (803) 734 3125

Here’s a sample message: Hi, my name is [your name] and I live in [your town]. I’m calling because I oppose Governor Haley’s education funding veto. It will hurt our schools and our economy, and I’m asking you to overturn the veto. Thank you.

Step 2) Find your own legislators:

Here’s the list of members of the House and the list of members of the Senate. When you find your members, call them, and give them the same message.

Thanks very much. With an up swell of calls, we could put that money back where it belongs — in our schools.

After you take action, feel free to forward this message along and urge others to get involved too.