King Holiday Shouldn't Be Optional
South Carolina State Senator Robert Ford seeks to mandate Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a fixed holiday for state workers and add a civil rights monument, with a potential statewide economic boycott if the measure fails. The proposal would also make Confederate Memorial Day mandatory and move the Confederate flag to a monument on the grounds.
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Freshmen Set to Reshape South Carolina House
A 22 member freshman class in South Carolina’s House vows reform across parties. Republicans push Palmetto Promise goals while Democrats seek cross party cooperation, with freshmen like Ron Fleming and David Wilkins shaping committee roles and fiscal restraint.
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Costly Contract Could Cut South Carolina Federal Aid
South Carolina faces potential losses over 4.3 billion in federal funding if Congress approves the Contract with America and a balanced budget. Treasury economists warn of hundreds of millions in Medicaid highway welfare and education cuts, totaling over 1.3 billion in direct grants and up to 3 billion in other federal programs. a 19.6 percent state tax rise is proposed as an alternative.
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