Reforming Judges Selection to End Vote Swaps
The piece argues for tough reforms to South Carolina judicial elections, condemning laws and practices that let lawmakers swap votes for judgeships. It cites Sen. Greg Ryberg proposals to bar sitting legislators from running for judgeships and to create a merit based panel, plus Bryant’s blue ribbon commission idea validated as a viable alternative.
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General Assembly
Greg Ryberg
R-Aiken
Ryberg
Orangeburg
Thomas B. Bryant III
Bryant
South Carolina Bar Association
Judicial Modernization Committee
Bar
Governor's Office
Parents urged to curb teen drinking and driving during graduation
In a letter to the editor, parents urged vigilance as teens celebrate graduations. It warns that alcohol leads to fatal crashes and cites figures on youth drinking and belt use, urging conversations about sober driving and seat belt use to reduce deaths. It calls for Raleigh area parents in Aiken County to promote safe behavior and discuss risks with their children.
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Aiken County
Aiken Standard Contact Details and Publication Info
The Aiken Standard lists contact details including location at 124 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456 in Aiken South Carolina. It provides hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday delivery times and switchboard 648 2311 with fax 648 6052. The paper is published weekday afternoons and Saturday and Sunday mornings by Aiken Communications Inc with ISSN 0893 2557.
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Rutland Drive
P.O
Aken, S.C
Aiken ‘Standardial
Dial
Aiken Standard
Aiken ‘Communications Inc
P.O. Box
Aiken
S.C
Cut the budget to improve real education
A 1995 Creators Syndicate critique argues that increasing government funding for education has failed to boost quality. It contends higher spending fuels bureaucracy, shifts teaching away from classrooms, and harms student outcomes. The piece urges cutting budgets to improve genuine learning.
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Congress
Clinton
Congressional Democrats
GOP Assault On Quality Of Life Editorial
Orlando Sentinel columnist Myriam Marquez argues that Republican majority proposals threaten clean air water and dry land by weakening environmental rules. She cites the Clean Water Act EPA standards and warns that redefining wetlands could lead to floods illnesses and higher costs for taxpayers.
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Congress
Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. House of Representatives
Senate
GOP
Myriam Marquez
The
Orlando Sentinel
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Charles O.griccelon
D.C
James M. Brailsford Jr
State House
James A. Spruill
Sen. Ryberg
Aiken Standard - Pbm
Lligible
Safety Net
Thomas Lowell
Creators Syndicate, Inc
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