Budget Cuts Proposed for Eight Percent Across Agencies
South Carolina officials including Patrick C. Smith and Cyril Busbee warn of a 46 million dollar deficit for fiscal 1975-76 and urge agencies to propose eight percent cuts. Education funds across districts could be affected as the Budget and Control Board prepares to meet to discuss the deficit. Governor James B. Edwards notes prior years of economic growth have faded.
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Patrick C. Smith
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Cyril Busbee
Department of Education
South Carolina
High Hills Middle School
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James B. Edwards
Solution Sought For Prisons
In Columbia an in depth study will be made of South Carolina'sCorrections financial problems to find a solution to prison overcrowding. 6,100 prisoners are housed in state facilities, about 1,700 over capacity. Parole to relieve overcrowding is not allowed by state law.
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South Carolina
Department of Corrections
James B. Edwards
Governor's Office of Criminal Justice
State Auditor's Office
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