News
Governor Ignores Three-Fourths of Budget in Lashing Senate
May 17, 2012, 6 a.m. by Kevin DietrichGov. Nikki Haley's press conference earlier this week was strong on style and a bit short on substance.
Senator Stalls Child Custody Bill
May 17, 2012, 5:55 a.m. by Rick BrundrettA state senator is holding up a bill that supporters say would make major changes in the way child custody cases are handled in South Carolina.
S.C. Legislators Say 'No Agenda' on Trip to Turkey
May 16, 2012, 6 a.m. by Rick BrundrettAlthough South Carolina has a relatively small Turkish population and no major trade with Turkey, eight S.C. senators apparently thought it was important enough to go on a 10-day, all-expenses-paid trip to the Middle Eastern country last year.
Boeing Thanks S.C. Congressmen for Supporting Company’s Biggest Subsidizer
May 16, 2012, 5:55 a.m. by Eric K. WardThe Boeing Co. is feeling the love for South Carolina’s congressional delegation – most of the delegation members anyway.
‘Angel’ Incentives Would Duplicate 3 State Programs
May 15, 2012, 6 a.m. by Eric K. WardA bill that has moved another step closer to passing would have the state subsidize early-stage venture capital investing on top of three existing programs that do more or less the same thing.
Phantom of the Legislative Session
May 15, 2012, 5:55 a.m. by Kevin DietrichThe journal for the S.C. Senate shows the legislative body meeting on both May 10 and May 11 of this year. But the reality is that not a single senator was on hand in the Senate chamber either day.
Why the Michelin Man is Smiling in S.C.
May 14, 2012, 6 a.m. by Rick BrundrettThe state and counties of Lexington and Anderson are doling out millions to Michelin North America for an $750 million expansion project that officials say will bring 500 jobs.
Data Center Incentives Bill Moves Forward
May 11, 2012, 6 a.m. by Rick BrundrettAn S.C. House bill that originally provided additional taxpayer-backed incentives to national corporate headquarters locating in South Carolina has been retooled to extend certain tax breaks to attract large data centers, such as those operated by Google and Facebook.
USC Eyes Another Tuition Hike, Buys More Buildings
May 11, 2012, 5:55 a.m. by Eric K. WardDespite concerns across the country about a higher education “tuition bubble,” the University of South Carolina is looking at implementing yet another tuition increase in the fall.
BCB OKs $21 Million More for Clemson Wind Turbine Center
May 10, 2012, 6 a.m. by Kevin DietrichClemson gets OK to boost budget for wind turbine test facility by $21 million.