House Backs Budget Despite Senate Skepticism
The South Carolina House approved a $3.7 billion budget, but Finance Chairman John Drummond warned the Senate will likely demand changes. He cited deficits in welfare and aid programs and urged spending cuts if Navy base closures in Charleston reduce federal funds, noting a potential $25 million revenue loss.
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Harness Tickets and Parking Rates
Harness event admission costs five dollars for adults two dollars for children and free entry for kids under six. General admission parking is two dollars.
Budget at a Glance Proposes Various State Funding Increases
The plan raises the motor vehicle license plate fee from 12 to 13 dollars a year for EMS. imposes a 5 percent surcharge on criminal fines to fund public defender services. lets the Mental Retardation department charge five dollars per patient per bed in facilities with Medicaid covering most costs. It adds 40.1 million for Medicaid, six million for prisons including three new facilities such as a Lee County site replacing Central Correctional in Columbia. It offers a 386 dollar bonus for state workers under 25k, 193 for 25k to 45k, none for higher salaries. and funds a 2.7 percent average raise for teachers with district flexibility to delay part of it.
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Lawmakers weigh reserve funds against higher education health care aid
Drummond questions proposed reserve-use while the House mulls a budget increase of about 90 million dollars for education and health care, effective July 1, amid uncertainty about next year's events.
City Faces Fee Hike Over Video Poker Machines
Aiken considers a $7,500 fee increase as state licenses for video poker machines cost $1,500 per unit annually and local caps stay under $20. The revenue, near $30 million yearly, influences cautious legislative votes on banning or regulating devices as lobbyists push to protect the industry. Rep. Huff warns of uncertain outcomes and anticipates future license money could rise to $40 million next year and $70 million by 1995 96.
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Weather Hurts Used Home Sales in February
National Association of Realtors reports a 6.1 percent drop in existing single family home sales to 3.55 million at a seasonally adjusted annual rate in February. Winter weather suppressed activity nationwide, following January's 6.4 percent fall, with analysts noting the Blizzard of 1993 and a spring rebound ahead.
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National Association of Realtors
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Lawmaker secures job protections in SRS budget talks
Rep. Derrick met with Secretary O Leary to push 1994 budget tradeoffs at SRS. Proposals include 50 million for environmental restoration and waste management 30 million for technology transfer plus 50 million for decommissioning and decontamination. DOE says adjustments will be in the budget. About 1 500 jobs saved 300 tech transfer roles 550 600 layoffs avoided and 500 decommissioning staff plus 600 early retirements offered.
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Jobless Claims Drop For 3rd Straight Week
Washington reports a continued decline in first time unemployment claims for the week ending March 20 totaling 349,000, down from 351,000 and 361,000 in earlier weeks. The four week average fell to 359,250, lowest since March 6, as a new reporting system reduced lag time to one week. There were 22,862 emergency program claims for the week ending March 13.
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