SC Legislative Update – 3.15.23
SC Legislative Update By Ben Homeyer The House finished its work on the budget this week.  There were very little substantive changes from the version that was passed by ways and means.  Emphasis on infrastructure, economic development, workforce development, healthcare, and education stayed in place. $200M to SCDOT for bridge repairs and replacement. The budget...
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SC Legislative Update – 3.1.23
SC Legislative Update by Ben Homeyer During the late afternoon of February 22, 2023 the House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by Rep. Bruce Bannister (R-Greenville), met to debate and vote on the subcommittee allocations for the FY 2023-2024 budget. The committee allocated $700M to the General Reserve Fund, and after the required $795M allocated...
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SC Legislative Update – 2.16.23
SC Legislative Update by Ben Homeyer February 15, 2023   The Board of Economic Advisors met today and confirmed the state was still running well ahead of last years estimates.  The House budget will be based on a recommendation of $3.5 billion in new dollars for 2023-24.  The full Ways and Means committee will meet...
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SC Legislative Update – 2.1.23
SC Legislative Update By Ben Homeyer The General Assembly is in full swing with week four beginning this week.  Economic development is still at the forefront of conversations both with the legislature and the Governor.  Governor McMaster made it the centerpiece of his state of the state last week.  Legislation has been put forth to...
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SC Legislative Update – 1.16.23
SC Legislative Update By Ben Homeyer The General Assembly kicked off last week. While it was a short week on the floor it was busy with the inauguration of Henry McMaster. During the Governors speech he stressed the growth of the state and how SC has had record breaking years for economic development. Matching a...
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