Holland Announces Gubernatorial Bid in South Carolina
Former U S Representative Ken Holland formally announced his candidacy for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in South Carolina. The 71 year old Gaffney lawyer joins Tommy Moore and Florence Mayor Frank Willis in seeking to unseat Republican Governor Mark Sanford ahead of the June primary. Holland vows to raise funds and build a broad supporter base while noting the challenges of name recognition after more than two decades out of public office.
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Senate approves property reassessment cap plan for voters to decide
In Columbia the Senate gave initial approval to a constitutional amendment question on November ballots to cap property value increases at 15 percent every five years. The plan excludes sales transfers, new additions, and renovations from cycles, with maintenance not triggering reassessment. The measure advances with final Senate action expected Wednesday.
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South Carolina House approves public breast feeding bill
The South Carolina House easily passes a bill shielding breast feeding in public from indecent exposure laws. Sponsor Rep. Chip Limehouse says the measure has no downsides and supports advocates who describe harassment when feeding in public.
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