Compromise Proposal Ends Government Restructuring Impasse
A plan to grant the governor limited control over DHEC could resolve the restructuring deadlock. The compromise keeps seven board members and director hiring power with DHEC, while allows governor influence on the chairman from July, with Senate confirmation for all seven and the other six nonremovable for political reasons. The proposal garners support from Sen. Glenn McConnell and Sen. Sam Sitwell, while Nancy Vinson of the Sierra Club welcomes the checks and balances.
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Ryberg Eyes Video Poker Budget Rider In 1904 Referendums
Senator Ryberg says a budget rider will revive a video poker bill stalled in the South Carolina House. The plan would have each of 46 counties vote by referendum on allowing machines, set a $125 payout limit, require 21 or older players, $500 per machine licensing, and 10 percent county taxes. Local governments would collect the tax, and fines for unregistered machines would rise. The package also seeks consolidation of agencies from 78 to 19 as part of state government restructuring during the budget session.
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