Staff reports | South Carolina House members will consider something new this week in the state’s $10 billion budget — a single line item that sets aside $500 million to keep agencies from making midyear cuts that could be brought on by unexpected pandemic expenses.
In this issue:
FOCUS: Charleston Parks Conservancy launches April litter cleanup program
COMMENTARY, Brack: Don’t buy specious logic on unsafe gun proposal
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Charleston RiverDogs
NEWS BRIEFS: $500 million fund is new to state’s $10 billion spending plan
FEEDBACK: Yes, budgets are important
MYSTERY PHOTO: Old church
CALENDAR: Learn about women creators at special history talk
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