Lawmakers split on video poker measure and payouts
Sharpe said the conference report would have set a November 2 referendum on banning or keeping video poker and raised payouts to 500 dollars per sitting, while removing the 125 dollar daily cap. Smith defended opposing the report citing burglary and gambling influence, noting intense lobbying by the video poker industry and governor’s alleged aim to pay off supporters.
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Lawmakers Near Key Vote Struggle Over Video Gambling Measure
At a conference in Switzerland session attendance weighed on votes. Rep. Alex Harvin warned absent lawmakers risk political damage as opponents use it against them. Rep. Leon Howard abstained on the video gambling measure to protest House inaction. The bill needed 82 votes to clear a hurdle but gathered 81. Hodges’ First Steps education proposal won final approval 83 to 17, including $20 million in state funds for preschool readiness. The House also advanced a plan to create statewide alternate schools paid with $6 million initially, aiming to fund districts from $30,000 to $200,000 each, with some districts potentially totaling $350,000.
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Pageant Plans Shape Miss Harden's Wedding Timeline
Miss Harden is engaged to Chad Hardt of Aiken and her wedding date depends on the state pageant outcome. If she wins, the ceremony may be delayed a year. if not, May 2000 becomes the target. State preliminaries run Wednesday to Friday at 8 pm and finals on Saturday at 9 pm in Twichell Auditorium. Tickets by phone at 864 596 9725, 10 am to 4 pm, Monday to Thursday.
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DOE chief defends security overhaul and restructuring
Secretary of Energy Richardson pledges stronger security and counter intelligence across DOE sites after espionage concerns. He rejects dissolving the department, supports upgrading weapons facilities and creating new leadership roles while keeping DOE under his control. He cites a security czar and calls for clearer authority and accountability with less bureaucracy.
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