Senate panel rejects House tax swap plan in South Carolina
A South Carolina Senate committee rejected the House plan to swap property taxes for higher sales taxes. The panel suggested removing school operating costs from all property tax bills, shifting the tax burden while debate continues. leaders cited political motives and potential shifts to business taxes as concerns. Local groups push for full property tax elimination or reform, while a conference committee may resolve differences.
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Gov. Mark Sanford urged rapid statewide broadband expansion at Benedict College noting 45 percent of homes in South Carolina have Internet access versus 51 percent nationally. He warned the trend is sliding and called for incentives through the Commerce Department to spur private networks, while opposing government‑run wireless systems.
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