Xenophon Calls for Gambling Warnings and Limits
Australian critic Xenophon joins lawyers suing the gambling industry in federal court over pokies losses. He backs warning signs limited betting and bar machines in bars while criticizing casino owners and linking gambling to personal harms. He plans meetings with Ralph Nader in Washington and a trip to Las Vegas for a conference on problem gambling.
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Australia
Tom Cruise
Nicole Kidman
Ralph Nader
Washington
Netherlands
Las Vegas
South Carolina
Grants Fund Forensic Lab Upgrades and Justice Programs
The coroner reports administrative expenses along with DNA grant and 328,201 to SLED Lab for upgrading forensic equipment for firearms fingerprints drugs and trace evidence testing. Additional grants include 158,157 to Corrections 400,000 to UNCISJ for criminal justice data integration 39532 for DARE training 40 officers 280,789 to Juvenile Justice 20560 to CJ Academy 113,804 Probation Parole Pardon services 137,792 Juvenile Justice substance abuse treatment for female offenders.
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S.C. Department of Corrections
University of South Carolina
Criminal Justice
S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice
S.C. Criminal Justice Academy
S.C. Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon
Beasley vetoes bill on passing buses safety measure vetoed
Gov. David Beasley vetoed a bill that would cap fines for passing a stopped school bus. The first offense penalty now allows up to 30 days in jail or at least a $500 fine. The measure would have set a $500 cap and allowed both penalties. Beasley did not explain his veto. Lawmakers plan to return next week to review his vetoes.
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Columbia
David Beasley
Beasley
Board approves rules to identify gifted students in South Carolina
The South Carolina Board of Education approves regulations shifting focus from IQ to motivation and reasoning for identifying gifted students. Some say standards may lower earlier criteria while others push for broader opportunities and better curricula. Changes could delay implementation to 2000 2001 with district screenings and reassessment.
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Lynn Landis
Kennedy Middle
S.C. Department of Education
Cindy Saylor
Education Department
Lisa van Riper
Greenville
Justice Department
South Carlina
Sheran Proctor
Aiken County
Presbyterians Debate Human Sexuality at General Assembly
The Presbyterian Church (USA) faces a deep split over ordaining gays and lesbians as 562 commissioners convene the 210th General Assembly in Charlotte. A moratorium on disputes is urged by leaders, while three candidates vie for moderator as the assembly runs through June 20.
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General Assembly
Douglas Oldenburg
Columbia Theological Seminary
Decatur
James Mead
University Place Presbyterian Church
Tacoma
Wash
Richard Hutchison
First Presbyterian Church
Fort Wayne
Ind
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