Compromise on Confederate flag clears the way for budget bill
House leaders say a Thursday night compromise on the Confederate flag allows swift passage of the 1.7 billion state budget. A black lawmaker spoke for three hours to remove the flag, delaying adjournment until 10 p.m. and leaving only a few sections of the budget to be considered.
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Senators Trade Reapportionment Barbs in Senate War
In Columbia AP report Sen Turnipseed accuses Sen Gressette of obstructionism while Gressette calls Turnipseed a liar as they clash over reapportionment. Turnipseed seeks unanimous consent to send Civiletti invitation. Republicans Hartnett and McMillan object citing misstatements about past actions.
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