House Rules On Student Loans Move Through South Carolina
In Columbia AP reports the South Carolina Legislature advanced a bill barring state or subdivision employment until defaulted student loans are repaid. The measure passed the House by voice vote and goes to the Senate. A separate public hearing on replacing the National Teacher Examination with a state test drew mixed reviews.
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Budget Talks Advance on State Appropriations Bill
A House Senate conference committee reached tentative agreement on benefits and family court judges salaries as they seek to resolve the $1.55 billion 1979 80 state appropriations bill. Conferees from both chambers agreed to raise retirement cost of living increases from 4 percent to 6 percent for state employees.
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Finance Group Wonders If Riley Will Veto Gas Tax Hike
The Senate Finance Committee postponed a decision on a proposed 2 cent gasoline tax increase. Governor Riley’s position remains to be heard after a Tuesday public hearing. Commissioner Paul Cobb cited rising costs and said the move would raise about $33.2 million. current tax is nine cents per gallon.
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