Lawmakers weighing grocery tax cuts in South Carolina
In Columbia and across South Carolina lawmakers debate trimming the grocery tax as part of a budget plan. Senate Finance Chair Hugh Leatherman backs reducing the tax to 2 cents starting Nov 1 with eventual full repeal, while Gov. Mark Sanford favors income tax cuts and broader tax relief.
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Senate approves port bill to aid Savannah River development
South Carolina Senate backs a bill to condemn 1800 acres along the Savannah River and form a state commission with Georgia partners to create a 500 million terminal. Govs announced joint plans last month, land owned by Georgia DOT. Senator Grooms says the bill speeds economic benefits and prevents port demand shortfalls.
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