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Senators pushing plenty of pork projects through taxpayer-funded earmarks

April 28, 2021 The Nerve

By RICK BRUNDRETT S.C. senators want to spend nearly $108 million next fiscal year on…

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Plenty of pork in governor’s proposed state spending plan

January 22, 2021 The Nerve

By RICK BRUNDRETT In touting Gov. Henry McMaster’s proposed fiscal 2022 state budget, his office…

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Lawmakers easily override governor’s vetoes on pet projects

October 8, 2018 The Nerve

By RICK BRUNDRETT S.C. Senate president pro tempore Hugh Leatherman appeared relaxed and confident before…

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Governor vetoes ‘data warehouse’ plan, budget earmarks after Nerve coverage

July 7, 2018 The Nerve

By RICK BRUNDRETT Update: The S.C. House on 10/3/18 voted to continue Gov. Henry McMaster’s…

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House members approve public funding for their pet projects

March 14, 2018 The Nerve

By RICK BRUNDRETT At least three S.C. House members – and some of their favorite…