South Carolina video poker challenge seeks Supreme Court review
Video poker operators ask the state Supreme Court to overturn Nov eight referendums in 12 counties, arguing lack of constitutional power for county by county votes. Attorney general says court should consider if video poker is a lottery. Operator lobbyist calls the move frivolous while most machines are in Aiken County where payouts are illegal.
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Mitchell's Expulsion Stands Up
Exiled state Senator Theo Mitchell plans to pursue his challenge in federal court while health concerns for his hospitalized wife Greta influence a potential bid in the May 23 special election. The South Carolina Supreme Court refused to hear Mitchell's original jurisdiction plea, denying relief and leaving the election in question.
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Barnwell Landfill Reopening Debated by South Carolina House
South Carolina House Ways and Means Committee may study reopening Chem-Nuclear's Barnwell landfill to raise disposal fees. Chairman Henry Brown says funds could help cut property taxes, with potential up to 100 million dollars annually for a 4 billion dollar budget if the facility resumes operations.
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