Governor signs illegal immigration legislation
Governor Mark Sanford signed a law threatening to shut down businesses and fine them up to 31000 per worker for employing illegal immigrants. He framed it as cracking down on wink and nod hiring, with about 20 legislators at the event in Columbia.
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Keel takes helm as South Carolina Public Safety director
Veteran lawman Mark Keel confirmed by the state Senate to lead the South Carolina Department of Public Safety amid calls for reform. He will review disciplinary policies, with a four year term ending in February 2012, after resignations tied to trooper misconduct and racism allegations. Keel, 30 years with the State Law Enforcement Division, was interim chief prior to approval.
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South Carolina lawmakers override Sanford vetoes
The GOP led Legislature overrode several of Gov. Mark Sanford's vetoes, expanding indigent defense funding to aid poor crime suspects and extending health care access for retired state employees and many impoverished children. Senate leaders warned funding would prevent docket backlogs and higher jail costs. Sanford signed a measure to curb illegal immigration.
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