Loftis pushes end to state car perks for officers
South Carolina treasurer candidate Curtis Loftis argues against taxpayer funded cars for statewide officers citing lean budgets and perks. Officials defend vehicles as cost effective for state business and security, noting mileage reimbursement would exceed lease costs over time.
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Budget Cuts Worry South Carolina Emergency Managers
South Carolina emergency managers warn cuts threaten hurricane readiness as the State Emergency Management Division reports a 33 percent staff loss to 61 employees and nearly $1 million in state funding reductions. The agency now operates about 1.4 million dollars and faces potential further cuts amid an active Atlantic season. Forecasts project 14 to 23 named storms, 8 to 14 hurricanes, and 3 to 7 major hurricanes. The peak season is August and September.
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South Carolina
Derrec Becker
State Emergency Management Division
Atlantic
Federal Climate Prediction Center
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