South Carolina Senate debates illegal per se blood alcohol limit
The South Carolina Senate reopens debate on a 0.10 percent blood alcohol threshold for legal intoxication with a split over raising to 0.12 percent. Supporters press for stronger DUI laws while opponents warn of stripping jury trials and defense rights. Senators emphasize testable impairment and fair proceedings amid lobbying from Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
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Wes Hayes
Rock Hill
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Ernie Passailaigue
Charleston
John Land
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House budget cuts LTC Hodges education proposals
South Carolina budget writers plan to trim Gov. Hodges education requests by 16.5 million while boosting higher education by 78 million. The panel also removes 10 million for the First Steps program, cites unfinished local studies, and questions spending on character education. Winthrop University would gain about 2.5 million for maintenance.
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Bobby Harrell
R-Charleston
Rita Allison
R-Lyman
Allison
House Education and Public Works Committee
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