Contract Changes Blamed For State DSS Overruns
The South Carolina Department of Social Services blames contract changes for cost overruns across legal services daycare centers and other programs. Gov. Edwards demanded explanations of variances between budgeted and actual payments as the agency faces a $119,886 daily loss awaiting authorization for next year’s Title 20 spending.
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Speaker predicts nine new judges to be picked
The General Assembly could elect nine circuit judges before adjournment, Speaker Rex L. Carter of Greenville says. He expects the judges to be screened and elected by July 9, with the session ending on that day to handle gubernatorial vetoes and last hour conference reports. The House will consider a vetoed judicial reform bill and both chambers must renew their two month budget deliberations on a $1.118 billion state budget.
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Gag Order Won’t Change Says Judge In Gasque Case
U S District Judge J Robert Martin Jr will meet with reporters before the trial to discuss a gag order on coverage of state Sen J Ralph Gasque D Marion accused of misusing federal manpower funds in Marion County The trial was postponed indefinitely as attorneys for SPJ-SDX sought changes to the order
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