Finney urges courts funding and dispute resolution aides
South Carolina Chief Justice Ernest A. Finney Jr. asserts the judiciary is improved but needs more funds and methods to reduce backlogs. He proposes funding alternative dispute resolution programs and drug courts, noting civil caseloads rose by over 162,000 in 1997 98. Justice Jean Toal will become chief justice.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Ernest A. Finney Jr
Finney
Jean Toal
Supreme Court
Senate panel backs 2002 teacher certification and pay plan
The Senate Education Committee approved a bill to raise training and incentive requirements for teachers starting in 2002. It adds 15 days of training and increases school days to 195 yearly, with a $37,500 annual national certification bonus and $25,000 for teacher of the year plus $10,000 for four runners up.
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Jim Hodges
Finney Long
Rep
Chip Campion
Isle of Palms
House Judiciary Committee
Vinney
Sen
Glenn McConnell
Charleston
Senate Judiciary Committee
Columbia
Senate Education Committee
Nikki Setzler
D-West Columbia
Setzler
State Board of Education
Setazler
Amended DUI bill applauded as yielding to will of the people
In Columbia the state Senate passed a tougher DUI bill declaring a 0.10 percent blood alcohol level as legally intoxicated. Amendments guaranteed jury trials and allowed breathalyzer challenges, videotaped arrests, and extra evidence. two hour testing window set.
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Columbia
State Senate
Senate
Harold Watson
Mothers Against
Brad Hutto
Hutto
D-Orangeburg
Charleston
Glenn McConnell
McConnell
Sen
Wes Hayes
D-Rock Hill
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