South Carolina Senate approves $5.9 billion budget plan
The South Carolina Senate gave initial approval to a $5.9 billion spending plan by a 24-16 vote, with final approval possible later in the week. Debate focused on Medicaid health care spending, with critics calling it excessive and a source of dependency. The plan includes a $125 million cut in doctor and hospital reimbursements and a policy to require generic drugs when available.
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Amy's Kitchen to Build $63 Million Greenville Plant
Amy's Kitchen plans a $63 million Greenville facility creating 700 jobs over six years in South Carolina. Governor Haley calls it a major economic win and says the move strengthens the state's competitive business climate and long term investment. Andy Berliner notes the plant marks the company’s first East Coast location.
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Lawmaker argues raises for Santee Cooper executives improper
South Carolina legislator Rep. Jim Merrill urged rescinding recent pay raises for Santee Cooper executives and banning raises in years state workers miss cost of living increases. He cites layoffs and furloughs while the utility boosts top salaries.
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