The S.C. Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a $2 billion income tax cut and rebate bill, setting up discussions with the House over the $1 billion tax cut it passed last month. Meanwhile Monday, the state House will begin deliberations on the state’s $14 billion annual budget. More: Associated Press, WCSC TV, The State
In other headlines:
S.C. legislative session signed 120 bills into law from abortion to execution. From banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy to efforts to restart prisoner executions, South Carolina lawmakers so far have seen 120 of their bills signed into law. More: The State
CCSD unveils new recruitment plan to attract student-teachers. The Charleston County School District is starting an initiative to attract new teachers to the classroom to address the current shortage of teachers in the state. More: WCBD TV
Johns Island residents concerned about eroding ditches. Some Johns Island residents said their concerns about ditches that have been eroding along Brownswood Road for years aren’t being heard. More: WCSC TV
Charleston County plans to sell medical district property for $19.5M. Charleston County is selling its Charleston Center medical services building on the Charleston peninsula for $19.5 million as part of a long-delayed plan to shift those public services to North Charleston. More: The Post and Courier
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