State agencies brace for more midyear budget cuts in South Carolina
Columbia reports the Education Department faces an 89 million dollar hit as the Budget and Control Board considers a 4.5 percent reduction across agencies. Health and Human Services would lose 23.5 million, while Corrections faces 13.3 million in cuts. Federal matching funds would drop, amplifying the impact on local districts and prisons.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Education Department
State Budget and Control Board
Foster
Department of Health and Human Services
HHS
Frank Adams
Department of Corrections
Cheryl Bates-Lee
Potential Budget Cuts Hit South Carolina Agencies
State agencies face up to 4.5 percent cuts as the Budget and Control Board reviews allocations. Education, Health and Human Services, Corrections, Public Safety and higher education institutions like the University of South Carolina and Clemson are listed with multi million dollar reductions. Board members warn of possible refunds if the economy improves. $100 million could be moved from a reserve to cover shortfalls. Economic outlook worsened with revenue down and tax receipts below projections, delaying budget requests for 2002 08.
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Board of Economic Advisers
Tax Relief Trust Fund
South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Don Schunk
Departments of Education, Corrections and Public Safety
Budget and Control Board
Governor’s Office
Magistrates Face Recertification Test Across South Carolina
South Carolina magistrates must pass a 200 question recertification exam or lose office with three chances allowed. Appointed before April 30, 1996 must pass by 2003. Board reviews results as testing continues this fall with over half of about 300 magistrates having taken it.
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Charleston
South Carolina
Terry Leverette
S.C. Court Administration
Columbia
Board of Magistrates and Municipal Judges Certification
Gerald Whitley
Little River
North Charleston
Richard Ganaway
Doctors briefed on identifying anthrax smallpox risks
South Carolina doctors attended a bioterrorism seminar as DHEC, the SCMA and Columbia Medical Society briefed providers on recognizing anthrax and smallpox. While no cases exist in the state, nationwide anthrax deaths rose to three with 12 illnesses, prompting tests before antibiotics and expanded state lab testing.
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Columbia
Marisa Norvell
South Carolina
Department of Health and Environmental Control
South Carolina Medical Association
Columbia Medical Society
DHEC
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Aiken
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