South Carolina Legislature Faces Unemployment Tax Debate
Week five of the S C legislative session opens with lawmakers hearing business pleas to oppose rising unemployment taxes. A Senate panel reviews plans to repay 933 million in federal loans and restore the jobless benefits trust fund, now funded by a new rate system. Employers face higher per worker charges, with ranges from over 10 dollars to 1128 dollars.
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South Carolina Senate Advances Charitable Raffle and Other Bills
The Senate approved a measure to let nonprofits hold up to four raffles yearly if voters approve a constitutional change. It heads to the House amid debate over potential expansion of gambling. Also moving: a ban on alcohol laced energy drinks, punitive damages cap, illegal immigration checks, a Medicaid bailout, and updated budget forecasts.
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