South Carolina bill bars mention of same sex dating in violence program
Lawmakers vote 75 to 25 to exclude gay and lesbian partnerships from a teen dating violence prevention program for middle and high schools. Critics say the move ignores risks for LGBT youths, while sponsor Rep. Joan Brady argues violence is heterosexual.
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South Carolina borrows more to cover unemployment
Gov. Mark Sanford urges lawmakers to act to head off a tax increase on employers as the state borrows another 20 million to cover unemployment checks. The fund has borrowed 300 million since December and could reach 1 billion, with reforms stalled in the Senate and House.
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Payday lending reform returns to life in South Carolina
Legislators narrowly advance tentative payday lending limits as they seek a compromise to curb debt cycles. The Senate conditions a bill to cap loans and require a real time online database, while House and Senate versions limit one loan at a time and aim to curb multiple simultaneous borrowings.
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