Hodges Signs Lottery Spending Plan Into Law
Gov. Jim Hodges signed a bill containing the lottery spending plan. The package from the education lottery funds more than 85 million for school buses, technology, reading and math programs, plus 34 million for tuition assistance and new HOPE scholarships. About 30,000 two year students may see tuition relief, with 20,000+ benefiting from LIFE Palmetto scholarships. Hodges vetoed two other sections, including transferring Continuum of Care and a provision shielding legislative appropriations from Budget Board approval. lawmakers weigh options as courts may challenge the vetoes.
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Columbia
Jim Hodges
Latter Life
Palmetto
New Hope
Hodges
Expanded Life
Governor’ Office
Department of Social Services
Morton Brilliant
South Carolina Cloning Bill Sees Divided Testimony
Legislators heard sharp views on embryonic cloning as House and Senate versions of a ban clashed during a four hour hearing. Proponents urged a strong prohibition citing ethics and penalties while opponents urged research flexibility and potential medical benefits.
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Columbia
House
Senate
Brad. Hutto
D-Orangeburg
Mike Fair
Greenville
Fair
Chip Campion
Isle of Palms
South Car
Campion
South Carolina
Laurie Seaver
Greenwood Genetic Center
Seaver
Lawmakers seek easier retirement with tax incentive bill
A Columbia bill on tax incentives could expand retirement access for state lawmakers. Under a conference committee measure, legislators would qualify for full retirement after 30 years in the General Assembly or at age 70, with the requirement to give up legislative pay. The move aims to save about $176,800 in next fiscal year salaries, while advisers warn of the broader implications and call for open debate on lawmaker pay reforms.
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Columbia
General Assembly
Tommy Moore
Clearwater
Senate
House
Moore
Ways and Means
Bobby Harrell
Charleston
Harrell
John Crangle
Common Cause
Crangle
North Carolina lottery debate heats as budget crisis grows
Raleigh reports that lottery supporters press for a North Carolina education lottery amid a $1.5 billion budget shortfall. Gov Easley again ties projected $250 million lottery proceeds to education programs including class size reduction and the More at Four program. Opponents call gambling predatory and ineffective revenue. Legislative climate shifts with pressure from Gov. Easley and Speaker Black, while lawmakers weigh the political risk in an election year.
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Raleigh
General Assembly
South Carolina
Mike Bailey
Jim Black
House
Bill Owens
D-Pasquotank
Easley
ABC
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US Conference of Catholic Bishops
Hutto
Doerflinger
N. C
John Hood
John Locke Foundation
al Lottery
Cranrmae
Weil
Pare Ey
DO Rae
CNL
Martin H. Zwerling
Martin H. Zwerling, M.D
Physicians Drive
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