Haley Eyes 400 Million for Tax Cuts or Roads
South Carolina lawmakers near a showdown over an extra 400 million in revenue. Governor Nikki Haley urged using the funds for tax cuts, debt payments, or road and bridge fixes, signaling roads could block any gas tax hike this year. Senator Tom Davis and Representative Tommy Stringer backed spending on roads to buy time for a long term funding plan. The Board of Economic Advisers will meet to confirm the estimate.
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Board of Economic Advisers
Jeffrey Collins
Walter L. Scott Law Surfaces In Body Camera Debate
South Carolina lawmakers clash over a body camera bill. The House rejected the Senate version prompting a conference committee of three House members and three senators to resolve differences. The measure calls for six months of study and statewide guidelines by the Law Enforcement Training Council, renamed to honor Walter L. Scott.
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Senate backs DV bill with gun ban but not yet on Haley desk
South Carolina Senate approved a compromise measure to stiffen penalties for domestic violence and bar some offenders from gun ownership. The House did not act on minor changes, after Minority Leader Rutherford objected, removing his amendment on risk assessors. The House must reconsider later in the week.
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South Carolina
Senate
Nikki Haley
House
Todd Rutherford
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Filibuster halts South Carolina budget spending clash
South Carolina Senate Republicans held a closed door meeting after a three day filibuster over spending extra budget money. Senator Tom Davis leads opposition to a bill allocating 85 million left over while urging use of 400 million in new revenue for roads and bridges instead of raising the gas tax. House Ways and Means Chair Brian White plans a bill to allow full House and Senate input, likely prompting a special session after the June 4 adjournment. Local leaders remain divided on how to allocate the funds for long term needs.
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South Carolina
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Tom Davis
House Ways and Means
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House
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