Budget writers revive ethics staff gag law
A budget compromise panel revived a temporary ethics gag for the state Ethics Commission staff, barring public comment reflecting personal views on matters the commission considers. Three House and three Senate members resumed work on a $6 billion plan, with a Monday meeting scheduled, while debates over $210 million in cash allocation to schools and a business tax break remain unresolved.
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Plan to redraw South Carolina Senate districts faces critique
The Senate's top officer defended a redistricting plan that removes a majority black district while nine proposed districts would have black majorities. The ACLJU urged preserving a minority district and adding another, arguing the plan fails Voting Rights Act standards and DOJ review may follow.
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Mower-riding S C bandit sentenced to 30 years
Spartanburg County man Ernest James Stafford pleaded guilty to grand larceny and other charges for a daylong crime spree in Pacolet using a pilfered riding lawn mower and trailer. Prosecutors said he stole smoke detectors, baseball bats, automobile parts and tools from multiple homes. the property was recovered.
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South Carolina board urges Zais to reconsider Race to the Top
The South Carolina Board of Education asked state Superintendent Mick Zais on Thursday to rethink his decision not to apply for federal Race to the Top grants, highlighting a rift with the new Republican leader who says he will not change course. The board voted 13 to 3, but has no authority over Zais.
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