Budget stalls and party lines loom in state spending plan
Senate Finance Committee Chair Hugh Leatherman says the 5.2 billion budget should advance this week after prior delays over education commitments and redistricting. House leaders, led by Speaker David Wilkins, press for faster action and a sales tax tied relief plan, while conference committee timing and two thirds votes complicate passage.
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Board trims admin posts amid budget cuts in Area 1
At an April meeting Board Chairman Dr. John Bradley said five white staff positions were eliminated and programs cut. Dr. Beth Purvis lost her health education post, becoming Pinecrest Center director and aiding Area 1 administrator David Caver. NAACP leader David Walker urged continuity for Smith and Pinecrest while suggesting a principal for Paul Knox Middle.
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States push budget deals amid shortfalls across the nation
States grapple with budget gaps as Idaho fights a sales tax push by GOP Governor Dirk Kempthorne while Arkansas and North Dakota wrap up late sessions. South Dakota rushed bills on taxes and raises, and Maryland faces stern warnings on fiscal health as lawmakers tap funds and raise revenues to cover a $78 billion projected shortfall for the next year.
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Legislators Tap One Time Funds For District Projects
State lawmakers have steered 4.1 million in one time money to district projects across agencies. Seven grants exceed 100000, including 900000 to Richland County Recreation Commission for sports fields, 500000 to Edgefield County Senior Citizens Council, and 200000 for an Olanta sewer plant, with critics warning such use strains the budget and should fund one time expenses only.
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