New Lawmakers Face Old Problems At South Carolina Statehouse
The 1975 South Carolina General Assembly opens with a new governor and 50 plus new lawmakers. Ethics reform dominates a crowded agenda, with gun control, home rule, a $1 billion budget, a three cent gasoline tax hike, and court reform also in play as James Edwards is sworn in and outgoing Gov. West delivers the final state of the state address.
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Charleston
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Dcalhoun
Voters push for change in South Carolina state power
South Carolina voters influence grows as citizens press for limits on Dairy and Public Service Commissions and challenge former lawmakers in judicial roles. Public Voice founder William Harden urges media scrutiny of PSC terms as calls for hearings and anti consumer bias criticism rise.
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Public Voice
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Commission
Associated Press
Former legislator to oppose Butler for PSC seat
Calhoun Falls businessman W F Bill Snipes says he will challenge Guy Butler of Greenwood for a seat on the South Carolina Public Service Commission. The five commissioners face re-election this year and all are former legislators.
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Duke Power Called Monster by South Carolina group
Anderson scene features Thomas Pitts of Public Voice labeling Duke Power Co an insatiable monster unleashed by crooked state government. Pitts says the real foe is government that allowed problems to occur.
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