Senator's Gamble Pays Off in Statehouse Fight
State Sen. Darrell Jackson leveraged Gov Beasley backing for economic development to pressure Republican House leaders on a plan to build a monument to Jack and to promote the Rural Development Act. The tactic links jobs to racial and regional disparities, risking the act's fate while seeking a deal with House members.
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Concealed Guns Debate Ends With Voter Call
After two days of debate the state Senate approved a measure requiring voter approval to permit concealed guns. The bill passed 36 to 10 but with dozens of added restrictions including locations where guns could be carried and sheriff approval on permits. Senate Majority Leader John Land criticized the bill saying it cannot go anywhere.
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Minister Denies Rumors of Marital Proposal
MANTECA Calif The Nation al Enquirer headline claims Susan Smith plans to wed a preacher but Mark Broussard a 34 year old minister at St Pauls United Methodist Church says he offered comfort not a proposal to the Union S C woman convicted of drowning her two young sons. He described the pressure from reporters as unbelievable and stressed the ministerial nature of their relationship.
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House Vote On Reform Aims to Change Judicial Elections
South Carolina lawmakers move toward ending the fast track for judge selections. State Senator John Courson says the overhaul will attract bright lawyers to the bench and end the old boy system as the plan heads to a House vote.
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