Moore pushes sales tax hike to fund South Carolina schools
Senator Tommy Moore urges colleagues to add about 450 million in new revenue via a one-cent sales tax increase. The move targets raising per pupil funding to around 1 643 dollars, a figure higher than current allocations, amid revenue shortfalls and a 5 billion budget. Moore cautions against belt tightening and advocates examining nonessential programs.
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Sunday alcohol sales spark state law dispute in Aiken area
Sponseller says Sunday alcohol sales ruling is a state law screw up that will be fixed. He notes 1996 change allowed grocery stores to sell beer with a separate referendum and cites Charleston Beaufort benefit. Kroger and area stores await corporate comment as four other South Carolina communities plan votes on on premise Sunday sales.
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Budget brinksmanship tests Medicaid funding and taxes
Senate leaders clash over a tax linked plan to fund Medicaid while warning duty to the needy. Leatherman decries obstruction as 6,000 nursing home seats and 68,000 prescription recipients face cuts. Sanford's tax plan fails amid school funding gaps and potential 6,600 lost teaching jobs.
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Five-day hurricane forecasts spark blessing and curse on coast
OCR notes that extending hurricane forecasts to five days gives coastal residents more prep time but worries local businesses and tourists. Officials emphasize forecasts aid preparation rather than spur unnecessary evacuations while warning stages still hinge on watches and warnings.
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