County eyes water and sewer referendum growth plan
The county outlines a ballot measure to fund water and sewer expansion in unserved areas. A map shows over 70 percent of land lacking services, with officials urging coordinated action among county, districts and cities to foster balanced growth while addressing concerns over annexation and taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Scott Barnes
Aiken
Couchton-Montmorenci
Talatha
Banks Mill Road
New Ellenton
Cedar Creek
Barnes
S.C. Resource Authority
Warner
Kitchings Mill
Aiken County
North Augusta
Environmental Protection Agency
DHEC
EPA
Local option tax referendum faces opposition and questions
Critics argue a one cent sales tax hike is regressive hurting low income families and may not guarantee property tax relief. Proponents say broader burden sharing could curb rising property taxes while funds may be diverted to counties with guaranteed minimums.
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Irene K. Rudnick
Aiken
General Assembly
Counties Seek Share From Sales Tax Pot to Stabilize Income
Barnwell and Edgefield would receive money from the sales tax pot to guarantee their $2 million income. Aiken would lose slightly more than $300,000, which would go into revenues treasury for distribution to smaller counties.
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S Rters
Aiken
Charleston
Richland
Aiken County
Barnwell
Edgefield
North Charleston
John E. Bourne Jr
Fores Bourne
Lincolnville
Budget moves on air quality and child care aid
The Senate approved a 1,100 page Clean Air Act by 89 to 10 with opposition from industry states. The House backed child care grants potentially costing 3.2 billion over five years and a 12.4 billion five year tax credit expansion. The budget also funds government operations and a 15.5 billion foreign aid bill including El Salvador peacemaking ties and Egypt debt forgiveness. The House passage was 228 to 200 with most Democrats and some Republicans voting yes.
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Senate
George Mitchell
Maine
House
el Salvador
Egypt
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GOP
Bourne
South Carolina
Adia Temps
Adia
LePavilion Center
Augusta
Washington Rd
Pleasant Home Rd
Adia Personnel Eee
Scott Barnes
Whiskey Rd
Main St
Belk-Aiken Mall
Ome Qay
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