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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1993
Page
3
Lawmakers in South Carolina extended session rules with a June 14 return by 11 am and a June 18 adjournment by 4 pm. The two chambers will only ratify existing bills until a June 25 meeting to address gubernatorial vetoes, ending by 5 pm on June 29. A new state budget must be approved by July 1.
The Aiken county and city see protests and suits over reassessment and school tax. Rep. Smith notes constraints under state law limiting tax increases and explains the delegation’s role in preserving the 84 mills. He expects a full week to restructure and budget when lawmakers return, with possible but unlikely revival of the tax measure.
South Carolina Rep. Tom Huff says his self vote for the state second highest court was a symbolic gesture after knowing he wouldn’t win. Huff lost his appeals court bid by seven votes to Circuit Judge Carol Connor, prompting ethics debate among Lt. Gov. Nick Theodore and other lawmakers. Candy Waites calls for ethics committee review. others say the ethics law targets general legislation, not judicial contests.
The Labor Department reported the U S jobless rate fell to 6 9 percent in May the lowest since November 1991 A 857 000 payroll gain marked the biggest one month rise in nine years driven by construction and service sector hiring while manufacturing declined by 39 000 positions indicating a mixed but improving labor market outlook.
Sea Hero faces 14 rivals including Prairie Bayou and Colonial Affair as Belmont Park hosts the Triple Crown race. Jockeys Chris Antley and Julie Krone lead a field with post positions and odds, while the $1 million bonus awaits the series winner.
Thurmond Whatley spokesman for the college says help can last up to two years with all expenses covered unless in a transfer program. Ms Fowler notes temporary workers and subcontractors have sought JTPA aid, but the program isn’t fully up yet. Funding for the current year is 182000, dropping to 173000 in 1998 94, and may not meet demand after site layoffs.
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