Congress May Cut S.C. Crime Funds
Homer F. Broome, deputy administrator for LEAA, warned South Carolina officials that federal crime funds could be reduced if the proposed federal budget cuts pass. He noted the state receives about 6.7 million annually and stressed the need to increase local input as LEAA reshapes its priorities.
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Filibuster May Block New Judges in South Carolina
In Columbia AP reports a looming filibuster threatens Senate passage of a bill creating 11 new judgeships to reform South Carolina’s judiciary. Senator John Drummond and urban county lawmakers tussled over residency rules for new circuit judges. A move to designate judges from four counties failed 21 19. If at large elections for all six judges are blocked, sponsor L Marion Gressette could bury the bill in Grossette’s Graveyard.
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L. Marion Gressette
Dcalhoun
Judiciary Committee
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