South Carolina Budget Panel Bets Beasley On Poker Cash
South Carolina budget writers backed higher video poker fees boosting revenue to 27 million while easing rules on machines. Gov Beasley threatened a veto over poker provisions though some rules would be relaxed including removing daily winnings limits and allowing eight machines per location. The panel delayed a soft drink tax cut and raised per-child tax exemptions to about 3600 dollars for families with children under six.
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David Beasley
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South Carolina
Thurmond Holds Edge in Poll Over Possible Challengers
A Mason-Dixon poll of 815 registered voters taken May 18 20 shows Strom Thurmond favored by 47 percent, with 36 percent backing Isuiey. Mayor Joe Riley would be Thurmond’s strongest challenger, though he will not run. Thurmond leads Medlock 53 32 and Tenenbaum 56 28 in potential matchups, with a 3.5 point margin of error.
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Charleston
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Mitchell Falls Short In Bid For Old Seat
In Greenville Theo Mitchell, a Democrat ousted from the state Senate, failed to reclaim the seat, losing to Republican Sammy Bean 55 percent to 45. Mitchell’s conviction for failing to file cash reports tied to a drug‑dealing client weighed in the race. Bean’s win widens GOP majority in the chamber to 19 seats to 27.
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Theo Mitchell
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Privatization aims for private tenants in M Area facility
SRS not operating on site. Commercial tenants may lease the 820 M building famed for a 2750 ton extrusion press once used to manufacture reactor parts. Plan envisions a 10 year lease, self sufficiency, and privatization under the Beneficial Reuse Program with emphasis on clean industry and regional economic impact.
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Allendale
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