Predictability needed for local governments
Aiken County and other local governments face funding volatility as the local government fund has been suspended since 2008. Two bills aim to restore predictability: Merrill would freeze or modestly raise the fund only when state revenues rise, while Southard and Clyburn propose phased full funding over three years to align state and local budgets. County leaders warn of budgetary and tax pressures if volatility continues.
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Aiken County
Clay Killian
Andy Merriman
General Assembly
General Fund
S.C
Jim Merrill
R-Charleston
Merrill
Association of Counties
Eddie Southard
R-Berkeley
Southard
Bill Clyburn
D-Aiken
Aiken
Helping Ukraine requires stronger NATO resolve and arms aid
An opinion piece argues Western leaders misjudged Russia and Putin, urging immediate steps to deter aggression. It advocates arming Ukraine with anti artillery radar and weapons, increasing military and financial support, and strengthening NATO to deter further moves against Ukraine and potentially other EU states.
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Russia
Ukraine
Barack Obama
Angela Merkel
NATO
European Union
Europe
Crimea
Vladimir Putin
Malaysia
Michelle Flournoy
U.S
Putin
Britain
France
Germany
Faith and politics in Iowa caucus era clash
Cal Thomas argues that tying faith to political virtue is a dangerous simplification. He notes Romney Huckabee and Walker invoke faith, yet history shows moral leadership does not hinge on churchgoing or scripture quotes. He cites scripture warnings against trusting princes and urges true religion as societal change beyond politics.
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Mitt Romney
Mike Huckabee
Arkansas
Scott Walker
Wisconsin
Iowa
Jesus
America
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
George W. Bush
David
Israel
Jesus of Nazareth
Apostle James
James
New Living
Two Kingdoms
Letter to the Editor on Keystone Pipeline easement and environmental claims
A reader responds to Moses Mims comments on the Keystone Pipeline, arguing landowners grant easements not sell rights of way and questioning rupture counts and locations. The letter questions data sources on environmental impact, contends crude oil origin varies, and notes Canada may export to China or elsewhere. It defends oil industry job contributions and discusses potential policy outcomes.
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Moses Mims
Keystone
Texas
Obama
Canada
Pacific Ocean
China
Russia
United States
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Moscow
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Bill Clinton
White House
Adam Zyglis
The
Buffalo News
Cal Thomas
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