Greenville Businesses Sue Over Smoking Ban
More than 50 Greenville businesses, mainly restaurants, sue the City Council over a smoking ban set to begin January 1. Attorneys contend the ordinance is unconstitutional, arguing state law, including the Clean Indoor Air Act, governs public smoking and must be applied uniformly. A hearing is anticipated before year end as locals discuss state preemption and private-property rights.
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Randall Hiller
Hiller
Legislators push for higher South Carolina minimum wage
Two state senators file a bill proposing a 6.15 per hour minimum wage in South Carolina, higher than federal levels, and requiring the Department of Mental Health to pay for patient work. The measure joins other bills on smoking bans near schools, trans fat disclosures, and criminal sexual offender revisions.
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Gerald Malloy
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Sanford hires campaign aide as deputy chief of staff
Gov. Mark Sanford defends hiring Jason Miller, a former campaign manager, to a newly created deputy chief of staff for coalitions and strategic planning at a $106,000 annual salary. Critics question the value of the role while Sanford says Miller will run point on coalition-building and advancing policy. Miller has prior public policy experience as chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Rick Keller from 2001 to 2003.
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