S C House approves two bills cutting income taxes
The South Carolina House approved two tax cuts 104 to 3 as part of a package. The move would reduce state revenues by 78 million and expand the tax brackets from six to three. Public debate focused on delaying the personal income tax cut to next year amid budget concerns.
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South Carolina House backs private school tax relief bill
Advocates urged senators to pass a measure allowing a 4000 dollar tax deduction per child for private tuition plus 2000 dollars for homeschool costs. Tax credits would fund scholarships to poor and disabled students up to 75 percent of tuition, with a projected 37 million dollar revenue impact next year.
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Panel approves texting ban in work and school zones
South Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee approves a bill banning drivers from calling texting or reading electronic messages in work or school zones. It also bars drivers under 18 from using a cell phone without a hands free device. The measure advances to the full Senate as House passage stands. Opponents say enforcement will be hard and note similar bills have failed before.
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