House Approves Record State Budget in Colu mbia
The South Carolina House approved a record 631 million dollar state budget with a 2000 dollar salary increase for General Assembly members raising pay from 4000 to 6000 dollars. The plan includes 260 kept to state employees and 450 average raise for teachers. A conference committee is expected as Senate concurrence is unlikely.
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Columbia
South Carolina
House of Representatives
General Assembly
House
Senate
Joe Coker
D-Clarendon
Coker
Apportionment impasse eyed by six member panel
A six member House Senate compromise committee meets in Columbia to resolve an impasse over Senate reapportionment before a May 7 court deadline. The dispute centers on a 16 district plan variance of 9.6 percent versus the House version increasing to 12.4 percent.
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Columbia
Senate
House
Marion Gressette
Calhoun
Horace Smith
Spartanburg
Anthony Harris
Chesterfield
John H. Williams
Aiken
Joseph McAlhany
Dorchester
William Doar
Georgetown
Gressette
Sen
Harris
Rep
McElhany
Frank L. Roddey
Lancaster
Rising road costs blamed on inflation
In Columbia the state highway commissioner cites inflation and strict federal rules as drivers of rising construction costs. Silas Pearman told the South Carolina Highway Commission in Columbia that bids should be rejected for Berkeley and Greenville county projects as costs may rise. The panel approved 4.1 million to link downtown Columbia with I 26 and authorized 5.2 million in bids for statewide projects.
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Columbia
Silas Pearman
South Carolina Highway Commission
Pearman
Berkeley
Greenville
Physician to Examine Actuary in Insurance Case
Richland County seeks a medical exam for former actuary Louis Glaser of New South Life Insurance Co. before any action. Glaser, indicted for filing false statements, is reportedly ill in Clearwater Florida with co-defendants Lester Bates Sr. and Lester Bates Jr. also charged. Bates Sr., board chairman, reported a $9 million deficit to the insurance commissioner last October.
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The
New South Life Insurance Co
Richland County
John Foard
Clearwater Fla
Louis Glaser
Richland County Grand Jury
New South
Glaser
Clearwater
Lester Bates Sr
Lester Bates Jr
Bates
John Lindsay
Teachers plan $1500 pay hike bid after $450 raise
South Carolina educators push for a $1500 salary increase for next year plus 1.7 percent for 15 years and 2.1 percent for 30 years, plus benefits totaling about 43 million. They seek right to negotiate with boards and teacher seats on retirement and budget boards, while rejecting mandatory NTE score use. Sen Edward Kennedy is slated to speak at Friday’s session.
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Columbia
The
South Carolina Education Association
SCEA
Finances Lapse Cited By South Carolina Educator
South Carolina Superintendent Cyril Busbee told the state educators association in Columbia that finances pose the main danger to education. He cited tax financing, teacher salaries, state education funding, variable federal aid, and rising costs as key concerns, urging unified effort and public cooperation.
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Letter Carriers Hold Meeting at State Convention in Charleston
The 36th annual State Convention of the National Association of Letter Carriers convened last weekend in Charleston. NALC President James Radamaker of Washington DC delivered the keynote, joined by National Field Director John Hayes and the Ladies Auxiliary in the three day event.
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National Association of Letter Carriers
Charleston
NALC
James Radamaker
Washington, DC
John Hayes
Morris Urges Students To Register Vote
Lt Gov Earl Morris told Erskine College students that only 15 percent of newly enfranchised youths in the state have registered to vote. He urged participation and support for a constitutional amendment to grant tuition aid to students at church related colleges, noting 186000 potential voters who could become a powerful political force.
Doctor Who Had TB Leads Fight Against Disease
Dr. David B. Gregg, once a TB patient in Greensboro NC, spent decades helping others and now directs the South Carolina Health Board's TB control division. He highlights progress in treatment, reduced death rates, and early detection efforts that curb spread.
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Greensboro
N.C
David B. Gregg
North Carolina
Gregg
South Carolina Health Board
State Park Health Center
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