Schools face a 30 million shortfall in funding
South Carolina education officials warn of a 30 million shortfall in the current year as penny sales tax receipts under the Education Improvement Act fall short. Districts may push cuts to next year while the state seeks internal offsets to protect teachers and essential programs.
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Columbia
South Carolina
School Boards Association
Debbie Elmore
Elmore
Fin Rex
John Cooley
State Education Department
Governor urged bid talks over port land sale with high bidder
Former State Ports Authority barman testified that Governor Sanford urged him to meet with Jim Chaffin, the highest bidder, to negotiate a higher price for port land. Sanford aides defended the move as routine, noting Chaffin was a reputable developer and the governor knew him personally.
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Bill Stem
Jim Chaffin
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Governnor
Chaffin/Light
Stern
Senate Transportation Committee
Sanford
Joel Sawyer
Port Propery
Sawyer
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