South Carolina Legislature Tackles Unemployment and Safety Bills
The sixth week of the SC legislative session sees debates on unemployment rate changes for firms with poor records, Medicaid deficits and audits, and a high profile ATV safety bill named after a 2003 crash victim. Also on agenda are dishwasher phosphate limits, abortion coverage rules, standardized school building plans, and open liquor driving suspensions.
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Weekly Roundup Faces Moonshine and Open Container Gap
The roundup notes penalties for moonshine and exceptions for open beer or wine containers. DMV suspended licenses not enforced for years, while Laura Hudson of Mothers Against Drunk Driving seeks universal automatic suspensions. Republicans push a constitutional convention measure to repeal federal law amid long, complex steps. A bottle deposit proposal fails. House panel adjourns. Nikki Haley cabinets gain confirmations, with final vote pending for probation agency merger.
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