Winthrop Poll: South Carolinians split on economic outlook
South Carolinians are split down the middle on their view of the economy; that's according to results of the latest Winthrop Poll of 878 adults living in the Palmetto State. The poll was taken between January 29 and February 6, with no calling done during Super Bowl Sunday. 46.1 percent of respondents said the economy is getting better, 45.1 percent said it is getting worse. 47.1 percent feel either very strongly, or somewhat strongly, that … [Read More...]
Legislative Update: February 7
--The South Carolina Senate, after five weeks of debate, finally cleared a hurdle on its restructuring bill Tuesday, voting 36-2 to adopt an amendment that abolishes the Budget and Control Board and divides its responsibilities between the legislature and a new Cabinet-level Department of Administration. Senators adjourned before passing the entire bill, however. --Governor Nikki Haley has said she will veto a bill headed her way that accuses … [Read More...]
House advances bill that stops jobless benefits after a failed drug test
A person would lose their unemployment benefits if they fail a drug test while applying for a job, under a bill House Republicans advanced Tuesday. The bill heads to the House floor after passing the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday by a party-line vote in a contentious meeting. Supporters say an employee who fails a drug test is not "ready and able" to work, which is required to receive the benefits. However, Democrats call the bill an … [Read More...]
Senate passes key amendment to abolish Budget & Control Board (AUDIO)
Governor Haley late this afternoon called on state senators to "work through the night" to pass the entire restructuring bill--one that has tied up Senate debate for five weeks. AUDIO: Haley calls press conference to ask Senate to "hunker down." (1:37) The Senate honored part of her request Tuesday. They passed an amendment-- sponsored by Senators Tom Davis (R-Beaufort), Vincent Sheheen (D-Kershaw) and Shane Massey (R-Edgefield) to … [Read More...]
House bill requires annual Clemson-USC football game
Clemson and South Carolina would be required to play at least one football game every year under a bill up for debate in a South Carolina House subcommittee Wednesday. Chapin Republican Nathan Ballentine says he's pushing the bill because he's afraid the conference alignments currently hitting the college football world may eventually break up the rivalry. “This is something I support. These are two state-funded universities, these are … [Read More...]
