South Carolina Senate advances early voting bill
A state Senate panel backed an early voting measure, sending it to the Judiciary Committee. The bill would let residents vote 10 days before elections and require at least one early voting center per county. The discussion follows past failed attempts and a brief clash over photo ID requirements.
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Welfare payments rise 10 percent in South Carolina
South Carolina welfare recipients will get a 10 percent boost starting April 1, restoring half of the cuts from February 2011 as caseloads shrink. The increase adds about 27 dollars a month for a family of four, while officials emphasize job gains over further funding.
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Lillian Keller
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