State taps Barnwell site funds to shield scholarships
South Carolina will use interest from money earmarked for loans at the Barnwell nuclear waste site to cover about 580000 in midyear cuts to scholarships. Gov Hodges and the Treasury led the move with Higher Education Commission input, sparing Palmetto Fellows, LIFE, and needs based grants for thousands of students.
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Columbia
Jim Hodges
Barnwell County
Higher Education Commission
Hodges
South Carolina
FitzSimons
Commission
Planned Parenthood wins injunction against Choose Life plates
In Charleston a federal judge blocked South Carolina from issuing Choose Life license plates pending next year’s hearing. Planned Parenthood of South Carolina argued the plates breach the First Amendment by selecting an opinion. State officials say plates would be voluntary and funds support crisis pregnancy programs.
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Planned Parenthood
South Carolina
Choose Life
Patrick Michael Duffy
Chris Jueschke
Cer
Charlie Condon
Supreme Court
Jim Hodges
General Assembly
Condon
Columbia
Peter L. Murphy
Anneth P Woodington
Teachers' supply allowance may face federal taxes
In Greenville South Carolina officials question if the 200 dollar teacher supply allowance is taxable. The IRS wants proof funds were spent on classroom supplies or taxes will apply. Gary Watkins of the IRS notes the proviso risks tax complications and cites Richland School District 2’s inquiry.
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Greenville
S.C
Internal Revenue Service
Sam
IRS
Gary Watkins
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