SC Legislative Updates

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...

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...

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...