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June 04, 2009
Stimulus battle could end in court today
The governor, educators and lawyers are waiting for Supreme Court decision on whether Gov. Mark Sanford can be forced to request $700 million in federal stimulus cash.
June 03, 2009
Three more people charged in DSS check cashing scheme
Federal prosecutors say three more people have been charged with cashing checks in a scheme to defraud South Carolina’s social services agency of up to $5.2 million.
Pay Day lending bill vetoed by governor
Sanford’s veto message issued Tuesday evening he was concerned about privacy issues that could come from a new customer database.
June 02, 2009
S.C. prosecutor to run against Congressman Inglis
Prosecutor Trey Gowdy announced his plans to run against Congressman Bob Inglis for the Fourth District seat in 2010.
Gov. Sanford has until Midnight to veto bills
South Carolina’s governor is facing a deadline on whether to veto a bill adding new limits to the payday lending industry.
May 26, 2009
Gov. Sanford to ignore stimulus deadline
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford faces a deadline to reply to lawsuits revolving around lawmakers’ efforts to force him to request $700 million in federal funds intended to spare schools from deep budget cuts.
May 25, 2009
SC lawmakers approve bill to rebuild run-down schools
South Carolina lawmakers have approved a bill that could help generate funds to rebuild run-down schools across the state. The measure passed by lawmakers Thursday would allow districts to borrow up to $20 million interest-free to build or renovate schools.
Gov. Sanford to let stimulus request deadline pass
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford won’t heed a deadline to request federal stimulus cash.
May 21, 2009
Gingrich in SC for health care forum
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will be in South Carolina for a conference on health care reform.
SC legislators try to end shortened session
South Carolina legislators appear to be heading home without final deals worked out on big issues.
May 19, 2009
S.C. legislators postpone debate on payday lending
S.C. Senate delays debates on bill restricting payday lending two days before adjournment.
Lawmakers make last push for payday lending reform
South Carolina legislators will make one last attempt to pass payday lending restrictions before their session ends.
Activists protesting bill that excludes gays from school handbook
Gay rights advocates are protesting the exclusion of gay and lesbian relationships from a South Carolina bill meant to curb teen dating violence.
Legislative session ending, budget battle continues
South Carolina legislators are wrapping up their session and will spend much of the week dealing with Gov. Mark Sanford’s vetoes of a $5.7 billion budget that forces him to request nearly $350 million in federal bailout cash.
Conservatives call for state sovereignty
The resolution declares South Carolina has the right to ignore any federal law or policies it deems unconstitutional. It notes the 10th Amendment gives all powers not delegated to the federal government to states.
May 18, 2009
No money for immigration hotline
A South Carolina agency says it doesn’t have the money to start a hotline and database for an immigration crackdown approved last year.
May 15, 2009
State kicking off highway safety campaign
Buckle up, South Carolina. That’s the theme of a campaign kicking off Friday from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety’s Office of Highway Safety.
May 14, 2009
Visitation resumes at prisons after swine flu scare
South Carolina prison officials say regular inmate visits will resume this week after they had been halted because of worries about swine flu.
May 13, 2009
Hearn to become 2nd woman on SC’s high court
Court of Appeals Chief Judge Kaye Hearn will soon be selected as the newest member of the South Carolina Supreme Court.
UPDATE: Lawmakers kill school choice bill
South Carolina legislators have again killed a bill that would have used taxpayer money to help parents send their children to private schools.
Picking out pork in the state budget
Despite a state budget that’s been cut by more than $1billion, Gov. Mark Sanford says lawmakers’ budget for next year still contains pork. The House and Senate hope to have a final version on the governor’s desk this week.
May 12, 2009
Security now fueling the state budget battle
The ongoing budget fight between Gov. Mark Sanford and state lawmakers took on a new focus Monday: security.
Voters may decide to legalize non-profit raffles
Playing poker in a friend’s home and buying a raffle ticket to benefit a local school could become legal in South Carolina under bills being considered by lawmakers.
House expected to wrap up budget debate today
South Carolina legislators hope to wrap up work on the state’s $5.6 billion budget and send the bill to the governor’s desk this week.
May 11, 2009
Gov. Sanford calls state budget a waste
Gov. Sanford has scheduled a news conference Monday to talk about the $5.6 billion state budget and legislators plans to spend $350 million in federal stimulus cash despite his objections.
May 08, 2009
SC legislative panel approves voting ID bill
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee approved the bill Thursday, after adding a section requiring each county to open at least one early voting center before elections.
Budget plan could be on governor’s desk next week
South Carolina legislators hope to send a budget to Gov. Mark Sanford’s desk without days of negotiating and tweaking between the two chambers.
May 07, 2009
SC officials review guidelines for schools and flu
South Carolina health officials say they’re reviewing new federal guidelines on whether to close schools where swine flu cases are reported.
Senators set to debate bill allowing gambling in S.C.
Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell says it’s none of the government’s business if friends want to gather around a kitchen table and play cards.
12 more accused in $5 million SC DSS fraud ring
U.S. Attorney Walt Wilkins announced Wednesday that the defendants are accused of cashing checks written by Paul Moore, the agency’s former finance director.
