South Carolina Budget Boosts Pay and Ports in Session
During the second week of the special legislative session, South Carolina lawmakers sent a $6.7 billion budget to the governor. It raises pay for most public workers by 3 percent, with a 5 percent boost for lower paid officers, funds health insurance, and increases teacher pay by 2 percent. It adds $153 million to per student school funding to reach $2,012, dredging Charleston harbor to 50 feet, cuts small business income tax to 3 percent over three years, and offers $77 million to stabilize unemployment insurance plus $25 million for a Commerce fund to aid economic deals.
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South Carolina Keeps Government Open With New Budget Looming
Gov. Nikki Haley signed a continuing resolution to fund state government at current levels until the new budget takes effect, ensuring 43,800 public workers are paid on Monday. The same action approved a $6.7 billion spending plan unlikely to take effect by the new fiscal year. Haley has five days to issue line item vetoes, and pay raises remain retroactive unless vetoed. USC wins funding for Innovista phase two with $13 million in bonds to outfit 47,000 square feet for nuclear, hydrogen, fuel cell, and aerospace research in Columbia. The House failed to override Haley’s veto on an HPV vaccine information bill, blocking brochures for sixth graders and optional vaccination for seventh graders.
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SCE&G seeks 6.6 percent electric rate hike
South Carolina Electric and Gas Co. asks state regulators to raise electric rates by 6.6 percent, combining a fuel-cost reduction due to lower natural gas prices with the increase. If approved, the total rise would be about 4.9 percent, adding roughly 6.67 dollars per month per 1,000 kilowatt hours to a home.
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SCE&G Seeks Rate Increase After Upgrades and Standards
SCE&G proposes an about 80 dollar annual rise after spending nearly 300 million on equipment upgrades and environmental standards. A fall public hearing will outline the plan with changes taking effect in January if approved.
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SC House Member Sues Over Primary Loss
South Carolina representative B R Skelton sues to overturn the GOP primary results in Pickens County alleging Ed Harris failed to meet filing deadlines for financial paperwork. Harris defeated Skelton by 73 votes. Skelton also targets state GOP chairman Chad Connolly.
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