South Carolina House Advances Charter School Bill
In Columbia the House approved an 85 32 vote to advance a bill to expand charter schools and fund them with state and federal money while local taxes would not be redirected. Critics say districts should not divert local funds amid budget cuts and opposition notes fairness concerns.
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Myrtle Beach rejects parking meter rate hike
Myrtle Beach city council rejected a proposal to raise meter rates by a quarter per hour. Rates currently range from 75 cents to $1.25 an hour. The measure aimed to fund Downtown Redevelopment Corp projects but was vetoed by four of five council members. The council did extend meter hours to 9 a.m. to midnight, ending free after 7 p.m. in some areas.
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Medicaid agency proposes $36 million delay to save costs
South Carolina’s Medicaid director Anthony Keck outlined a plan to save $36 million by delaying payments to doctors and hospitals as part of a broader $201 million cut package and a request for over $435 million in new state funds. He argued it is a cash management strategy while critics warned of delayed bills and potential job impacts.
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