Passailaigue Named Georgia Lottery Director
Former state Senator Ernie Passailaigue chosen by a unanimous nine member commission to lead the Georgia Lottery Authority. He will relocate to oversee operations, with a salary likely around 150000 dollars and a decision to be made at an August 14 meeting.
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Ernie Passailaigue
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Lottery Commission
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Smith
Charleston Royals
Anthony Cooper
Lottery
Washington, D.C
Cooper
District of Columbia
U.S
Passailaigue and Cooper tied for potential lottery team
After a 40 minute interview committee favored Passailaigue with possible inclusion of Cooper as No. 2. Passailaigue praised Cooper and said he wants a quick management setup. Lottery decision makers weigh delaying games to January with November start as possible.
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State Supreme Court Grants New Trial for Man in 1997 Death
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Michael Saltz Jr.’s 1999 conviction for beating 12-year-old Joseph Barefoot to death and ordered a new trial. Justices found hearsay and irrelevant evidence improperly influenced the verdict, though Saltz’s confession remained pivotal. Saltz faces potential new bond hearings as prosecutors weigh a further appeal.
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Joseph “JoJo
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Jackie Barefoot
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Library leaders challenge vague Internet filter law in SC
The South Carolina State Library says a new law requiring Internet filtering is too vague to enforce. It would withhold half of state funding from libraries lacking filters and distribute funds to compliant libraries, but questions remain on enforcement and applicability to public school libraries. John Landrum notes local concerns, while Rick Quinn says colleges are exempt and schools are included.
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South Carolina
John Landrum
House
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