Hodges outlines Palmetto Builds education plan and anti terror steps
South Carolina Governor Hodges proposes Palmetto Builds to fund school districts and reduce portable classrooms, raise teacher pay toward the national average, boost reading initiatives, and create a School Infrastructure Bank. He backs a larger lottery role, reading programs, and a $100 million certified capital company fund, plus homeland security measures. He warns against transporting plutonium to Savannah River Site, citing terrorism risks.
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Moore and Ryberg judge Hodges proposed budget as a road map with debate over cuts and timing. Some back delay of $133 million in bill payments. others oppose shifts and insist on a shorter session only with joint review. Moore forecasts bipartisan work on homeland security and plans talks with Sen. McConnell.
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