Budget clash widens between Sanford and House leaders
The gulf over state spending widens as Gov. Sanford and House budget writers push different caps. Sanford favors restraint tied to inflation and population growth while the House supports a $6.3 billion base and rebates. Both sides rally as election year pressure grows and next week Sanford promotes spending restraint at multiple news events.
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Rural unemployment in South Carolina tops priority for secretary
Commerce Secretary Joe Taylor vows to reduce double digit joblessness across the state’s 46 counties calling rural areas a treasure. He cites South Carolina’s high jobless rate and aims to attract growth through company expansion, HQ placement, and targeted state funding including 17 million for the Commerce Department with seven million for closing deals.
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