Sanford urges tax cuts and school choice in State of State
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford called for capping state spending and cutting income and business taxes including raising cigarette taxes. He pushed for school choice and warned against bailouts while outlining a tight $5.8 billion budget and curbs like campus closures and retired health premiums. He noted Obama’s inauguration and framed reforms as business-friendly changes despite legislative friction.
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Sanford calls for private school aid and school choice
Gov. Sanford urged state support for parents sending children to private schools and criticised public schools as a monopoly. He argued school choice should not hinge on wealth, urged funding for charter alternatives, proposed capping college costs, and suggested buying public land amid a real estate downturn for future generations.
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Santora Pushes Spending Caps and Tax Reform Details
Santora reiterates plans to cap annual state spending to fund downturns and thanks the House while urging Senate passage. He calls for public official income disclosures, more agencies under the governor, Voter referendums on statewide appointments, and shifting lieutenant governor elections. He proposes raising cigarette tax to fund income tax cuts and a flat tax option for residents.
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Sanford Unveils Tax Cuts Emphasizing Business Incentives
South Carolina Governor proposes phasing out corporate income tax funded by cutting incentives and adds an optional flat tax for individuals. He backs higher cigarette taxes and landfill fees to finance a 3.6 percent tax rate for filers choosing no deductions. Public schools and private vouchers draw fierce debate.
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