State watchdog agency eyed for budget split in house bill
State lawmakers consider dismantling the Legislative Audit Council by dividing its 1 million dollar budget into two new research offices in the House and Senate. Supporters say independence is needed to keep agencies honest while critics warn of reduced accountability and delayed hard reports. The House plans debate starting Monday with quotes from Sen Glenn McConnell and Rep Herb Kirsh on the watchdogs role.
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Columbia
Statehouse
Legislative Audit Council
House
Senate
General Assembly
Glenn McConnell
Charleston
Herb Kirsh
SAC
Kirsh
Aiken Faces Council Vote Over 22 Million Bond Plans
The Aiken City Council plans a public hearing and second reading on issuing 22 million in general obligation bonds for recreational facilities. Proponents cite funds under cap and economic boosts. opponents warn against new debt. The plan includes a 3.2 million facility package with a multi-use complex and a 1 million gym at H C Weeks Center.
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Aiken
Pine Log Road
H.C. Weeks
Whiskey Road
Robert S
Skipper
No Bonds And Taxpayer Break? Recreation project details spark tax talk
City Manager Steven T. Thompson discusses funding for two proposed recreational complexes and a $2.2 million bond. He notes that uncaptured debt could free about $250,000 for a millage rollback, estimating a need of $305,000 annually to service the bond, payable in 10 years, with $178,000 from existing lease/purchase funds.
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Ecorden
Steven T. Thompson
Thompson
Administrator Eyes Funding For A New Jail
County officials forecast a major jail expansion as fiscal 1995 planning begins. Sheriff Lonnie McCarthy notes Central Court has cut admissions by about 60 percent but daily inmate numbers remain high, prompting talk of funding via general obligation bonds or a lease purchase.
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William Shepherd
Jalex County
Lonnie McCarthy
Hal
Central Court
McCarthy
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Aiken Hosts Triple Crown Reception Into March Horse Month
Aiken celebrates its equine culture with a Rye Patch reception honoring Triple Crown participants. About 175 guests were expected for a casual evening of food, drink, and thanks to sponsors and contributors, reflecting the town’s pride in horses and its history.
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Aiken
Jane Murff
Greater Aiken
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Philip Lor
Reception
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Garrett
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