Senate weighs Amazon tax break for jobs in SC
The South Carolina Senate debated a five year sales tax exemption for Amazon in exchange for 2000 full time jobs and a 125 million investment through 2013 with 1000 more jobs 2014 to 2016. Opponents call it unfair to retailers while supporters cite manufacturing rewards and regional growth.
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South Carolina House rejects private school tax credit plan
The South Carolina House voted 60 to 59 to reject a private school tax credit measure with no debate, then 61 to 59 to refuse reconsideration. Supporters vow to return, arguing more choice benefits children while opponents warn against diverting public funds from public schools.
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John Courson
Neil Mellen
Paul Krohne
State School Boards Association
Mark Sanford
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