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SPA reacts to public input on cruise terminal

January 19, 2010 By

After hearing from the public, the South Carolina State Ports Authority has decided to broaden its Union Pier Cruise Terminal Master Plan. The Ports Authority is considering the use of additional portions of its Union Pier property that is along the Cooper River in Charleston.

State Ports Authority President and CEO Jim Newsome says they have heard from the public and are encouraged by what they heard. Newsome says “Through extensive discussions with the community, we have been encouraged not only to create the best plan for Charleston’s cruise terminal but also to think more contextually, considering the entire footprint of our Union Pier property and other downtown planning initiatives.” The public’s input included creating a more attractive cruise terminal, offering more public access, addressing traffic issues, and that the plan fits with other plans.

Filed Under: Business, News

GOP chairwoman previews gubernatorial debate

January 19, 2010 By

SCGOP Chairwoman Karen FloydThe Republican candidates vying to take Governor Mark Sanford’s seat as governor will have their first debate on January 28 in Charleston. South Carolina GOP Chairman Karen Floyd says she is pleased with the list of candidates.

“We’ve got a great slate of candidates answering questions from Joe Scarborough and Mika (Brzezinski of MSNBC). I have to tell you we have a tremendous debate team, a commission put together,” says Floyd.

Floyd says despite Governor Sanford’s negative publicity since his admittance to an extramarital affair, the Republican party is still ready to thrive. [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics & Government

Lawmakers want to keep TRAC on track

January 19, 2010 By

The Tax Realignment Commission (TRAC) has been meeting since September, hearing from numerous groups about tax revenue and exemptions.  Now the work of that group to redesign the state’s tax structure is a primary focus of state lawmakers and business leaders. 

Now the group is being given more time to develop its report.  Originally scheduled to give its information to the General Assembly this March, TRAC leaders now say they need until November.  And some lawmakers are concerned that the group needs to be kept on track. 

Senate Finance Chairman Hugh Leatherman told the Senate last week about the request for an extension.   “If you can just imagine, the comprehensive study they’re trying to do,” he said.  “I can’t imagine looking at all of the tax structure in South Carolina.  But that’s what they’re after.” 

Leatherman assured his colleagues that the commission has been told to exclude Act 388 from its consideration.  Act 388 cut property taxes for schools but allows taxes to be assessed each time some real estate is sold.  Senator Larry Martin and a bipartisan group of Senators have sponsored a way to cap and adjust that point-of-sale tax. [Read more...]

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