State weighs ending teaching certification bonuses to fund pre-K
South Carolina Education Secretary Inez Tenenbaum says the national board certification incentive program is costly and may not raise academics. A USC study will show if bonuses improve student performance, as the state seeks $101 million for universal pre-K and $6.9 million more for teacher quality.
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State seeks 2.2 million for domestic violence prosecutors
South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster told a joint committee that 46 counties need funded prosecutors and centralized courts to handle domestic violence cases. Senator Larry Martin said stronger laws and better courthouse access will boost victim testimony and deter dismissals.
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State Wins Multistate Gambro Healthcare Settlement
South Carolina, part of a 40 state and DC deal, recovers over 1.9 million from Gambro Healthcare Inc The settlement covers 1991 to 2004 and addresses improper Medicaid billing unnecessary tests and kickbacks to doctors The attorney general says the action sends a message against fraud in taxpayer funded programs with similar agreements reached nationwide
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Hard Rock theme park plan approved in Myrtle Beach
Horry County Council gave final approval to HRP Management Corp to pursue funding for a proposed 300 million Hard Rock theme park at Fantasy Harbor on U S 501 near the Intracoastal Waterway. Construction could begin next year on about 140 acres, with officials predicting a tourism draw for the Grand Strand.
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