Budget wrangle stalls South Carolina spending plan
The $6.5 billion South Carolina budget faced delays as senators sifted through an extensive wish-list of district projects amid revenue uncertainty. Some lawmakers decried the added spending while others urged rebates to taxpayers. Gov. Sanford pressed for a $5.9 billion cap and rebates, but the plan faltered as budget leaders warned against overrun spending.
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Senate
Greg Ryberg
R-Aiken
Sen
Kent Williams
Marion
Marlboro
Marion County
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John Hawkins
Spartanburg
Hawkins
Harvey Peeler
R-Gaffney
Dick Elliott
North Myrtle Beach
Senate Finance Committee
Kevin Bryant
Anderson
Bryant
Mark Sanford
Sanford
Hugh Leatherman
Florence
Leatherman
Tornado Reported in Kershaw County South Carolina
Severe thunderstorms with hail and a possible tornado tracked across South Carolina. No injuries reported. A tornado touched down south of Camden causing school delays while students remained indoors. Downed power lines and home damage were also reported in Newberry and Clarendon counties.
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Columbia
National Weather Service
Jeff Linton
South Carolina
Linton
Newberry County
Clarendon County
L. Keith Josey
Bill banning restaurant smoking dies in House
In a 55-52 vote the South Carolina House defeated a measure to ban smoking in restaurants bars lounges and recreational facilities sending the bill back to committee. Supporters cited health risks from secondhand smoke while opponents urged less government regulation of small businesses.
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Columbia
House
American Legion
Todd Rutherford
D-Columbia
Dana Reeve
Christopher Reeve
South Carolina
Nikki Haley
Lexington
Bob Leach
Greenville
Rutherford
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