South Carolina bill would exempt Amazon from sales tax
A new measure in the South Carolina General Assembly would let Amazon avoid collecting sales taxes on goods at its Lexington County distribution facility. The proposal follows negotiations tied to a $100 million project that would employ about 1,249 people, with leaders wary of reviving the exemption amid retailer concerns. Amazon says it would abandon the facility if the tax break is not extended.
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State House OKs merging arts and museum agencies
The South Carolina House voted to merge the Arts Commission and State Museum Commission into a Cabinet level agency under the Department of Parks Recreation and Tourism. The bill moves to a second vote and then to the Senate as part of the 2011 12 budget plan. Transfer of employees is planned and potential annual savings of about 450000 are noted depending on job eliminations.
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Anti union bill delays debate in South Carolina House
The South Carolina House postponed debate on a measure to exempt businesses from a federal rule requiring notice of workers rights to unionize. The bill, called the employer free speech act, is co sponsored by 64 of 124 members. The National Labor Relations Board proposal would require posting the 1935 rights law. no decision date set.
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Panel to weigh school choice in South Carolina
A South Carolina House Ways and Means subcommittee will again debate private school tuition tax credits. The third meeting this year faces Republican splits with projected $133 million cost when fully implemented, though supporters say student transfers from public schools could save state funds.
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South Carolina
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Amnesty Offered for Suspended South Carolina Drivers
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles announced a one week amnesty program May 16 to 20 allowing about 10 500 drivers with non drug or alcohol related suspensions to restore their licenses by paying fees and proving insurance. Nearly 20 percent have two suspensions and most reinstatement fees are 100 dollars.
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South Carolina
Department of Motor Vehicles
Beth Parks
Court upholds $4M verdict over Flip This House profits
The 4th U S Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Richard C Davis's $4 million verdict in a dispute with A E over profits from the A E reality series Flip This House. Davis created the show and appeared in its first season. He argues the network breached an oral profit-split agreement. A E says no such agreement existed. Davis plans a restaurant renovation show.
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