South Carolina to legalize lottery after compromise vote
Gov. Hodges said he would sign the lottery compromise as the House and Senate approved the plan to join 38 states. The agreement names three members for the lottery board from each chamber and the governor, with funding expands scholarships by fifty million dollars for top students and those meeting specific academic criteria. Development continues on how proceeds fund education programs.
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Budget talks stretch into night in Columbia budget panel
A six member conference committee of state lawmakers neared dawn with no budget deal on the 5.4 billion plan. Rep. Bobby Harrell warned time ran out for printing before the 5 PM adjournment, while Sen. Nikki Setzler warned the panel may fail to finish before adjournment. Gov. Hodges said he would summon lawmakers to the governor’s office to discuss terms for returning to finish the spending bill.
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Helicopter pads prove troublesome in Jocassee area
State environmental regulators press for storm water permits for helipads while Natural Resources officials resist claiming forest management projects are exempt. If no agreement is reached, fines up to ten thousand dollars daily could be imposed by the health department.
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Natural Resources Department
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