Budget impasse in South Carolina over property tax cuts
Senate Finance Chair John Drummond halted budget talks amid a clash with House negotiators over property tax relief. The Senate proposes 137 million in cuts versus the House 176 million, targeting school operating taxes with average homeowner relief around 127 to 190 dollars depending on home value. Governor Beasley urged a larger cut while Drummond angrily left Beasley's news conference.
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David Beasley
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Lawmakers warn DOE over tritium plan shifts in SRS to Los Alamos
Georgia and South Carolina representatives criticize the DOE Albuquerque Office for transferring tritium Gas Transfer Systems work to Los Alamos and delaying Reservoir Surveillance Operations at SRS. They urge an unbiased PEIS process and faster decision on accelerator or reactor options with $100 million in funding.
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Children Attend Winter Reading Sessions in Aiken
Supervisor of Aiken Parks and Recreation notes more than 15 senior volunteers read to children as books are donated by the Women of Woodside. At the last session on Tuesday only five children attended despite the spring series, with Ruth O'Brien bringing her 3-year-old daughter Megan to most sessions and praising the program.
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