Voters would decide on governor appointment of several state officers
The South Carolina Senate opened debate on bills letting voters decide if statewide posts such as comptroller general and education superintendent should be appointed by the governor. Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer avoided take of stance while presiding. Treasurer Ravenel and Comptroller Eckstrom backed stronger governor control. Debate seen as early test for Sanford second term agenda.
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State moves to allow Saturday office closings for treasurer
A Senate Finance subcommittee backed a bill to repeal an 1801 rule requiring state Treasurer Thomas Ravenel to maintain Saturday hours. Ravenel says his staff off weekends suffices as his phone keeps him connected. Bills to ratify amendments banning same sex marriage and restricting eminent domain move to House floor after committee approvals.
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State House panel advances virtual school expansion plan
A House subcommittee approved a bill to expand South Carolina virtual schooling via the Education Department's pilot program. Since June, 1,842 students in 37 districts enrolled, with $3.3 million requested to serve 9,000 students in 2007-08 and priority given to public school enrollees.
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Suzette Lee
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