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The Nerve is an investigative newsroom covering state government in South Carolina. A journalistic enterprise of @scpolicycouncil.
South Carolina is ranked 18th for business behind GA, FL, TN, TX and NC. Time to unleash innovation and prosperity! A Thread 🧵 ⬇️
Now that the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is signed into law, what does it actually do for South Carolinians? 🧵A quick breakdown:
After receiving $1.3 billion in taxpayer-funded incentives, Scout Motors is now asking for a special exemption from state law so it can avoid contributing to the local economy through authorized dealerships, the closest are in both TN and GA. You can’t make this up….
SC ban on automakers selling directly to consumers could be targeted by DOJ trib.al/FoSzeob
"Lawmakers in South Carolina should be working to relieve regulatory burdens and get out of the way of small businesses in the state," said Sam Aaron, research director of the @scpolicycouncil. Great piece this week from @thenervesc: thenerve.org/sc_rural_trans…
🚘 Rural transportation companies are struggling to survive and compete in S.C. Lawmakers have an opportunity to cut red tape!
If you live in rural South Carolina, finding a ride when you need it can be difficult. And the owner of a small transportation company worries that the state could regulate him and other rural carriers out of business. thenerve.org/sc_rural_trans…
If you live in rural South Carolina, finding a ride when you need it can be difficult. And the owner of a small transportation company worries that the state could regulate him and other rural carriers out of business. thenerve.org/sc_rural_trans…
The South Carolina Policy Council applauds @henrymcmaster’s executive order to bring more transparency to earmark spending. A strong step toward shedding light on a process that’s long operated in the shadows. Thank you, Governor!
Where will S.C. get the funds to operate without an income tax? Glad you asked. A Thread 🧵 👇
A compensation increase for lawmakers has to go through a constitutional process. Lawmakers may have attempted to violate state law by putting their pay raises in the omnibus budget. A court-ordered halt is welcome news.
The S.C. Supreme Court ordered a halt to a compensation increase for the state’s 170 lawmakers. Read all the details here: bit.ly/4k5r39a
For years, The Nerve has reported on the secrecy of judicial discipline in South Carolina. Today, the S.C. Supreme Court took a step toward greater transparency in that area. thenerve.org/supreme_court_…
South Carolina can have major income tax cuts ahead of schedule. ⬇️ How to cut the S.C. income tax ⬇️ scpolicycouncil.org/how_to_get_rea…
🚨 Utility rates (Duke Energy) could be increasing by over 12.8% for ratepayers, a substantial increase compared to 3.6% for Data Centers. ⚡️The dust has not even settled yet from the signage of SC’s Big Energy Bill H.3309…. 🚧 Construction costs already being transferred to…
Duke Energy requested a public review of its rates from South Carolina regulators with the goal of increasing its revenue by $74.8 million, but the increase would be reflected on upcoming electric bills. trib.al/gRocaVN
The S.C. House has taken an important first step toward income tax reform by passing a plan with built-in triggers to gradually lower the rate to zero. But more must be done. Reform must ensure relief reaches all South Carolinians and not stop short of full elimination.…
A week marking the loss of our 9 brave firefighters and our 9 faithful worshippers. Forever in our memory and hearts. God bless their families. ❤️
This week, Charleston remembers. 9 worshippers. 9 firefighters. Mother Emanuel and the Charleston 9, two tragedies that forever changed our city. We carry their legacy forward with a desire to turn tragedy into positive change.
Last year, the House proposed using a nonrecurring surplus for a one-time property tax credit to give homeowners much-needed relief. Given the enhanced surplus, the Conference Committee must revisit this idea now! Homeowners need tax relief too.
Ahead of budget conference committee later today, BEA reports negotiators have an additional $377.2 million in recurring revenue and $669 million in non-recurring revenue to reconcile their differences this afternoon. But they (once again) warn growth could slow in the future.
SCPC is happy to announce the promotion of Neil Wolin to Director of Advocacy and Digital Communications!
Looks like Lindsey has some competition for his seat. zurl.co/Il6Ix
School board live-streaming ✅
Last October, The Nerve revealed that many regular school districts in South Carolina weren’t livestreaming official meetings. This week, the S.C. Legislature passed a bill requiring public school boards to “make reasonable efforts” to livestream meetings. thenerve.org/plenty_of_sc_s…
Last October, The Nerve revealed that many regular school districts in South Carolina weren’t livestreaming official meetings. This week, the S.C. Legislature passed a bill requiring public school boards to “make reasonable efforts” to livestream meetings. thenerve.org/plenty_of_sc_s…
In recent years, state agencies collectively have spent hundreds of millions beyond their annual appropriations. And state law allows it. thenerve.org/hidden_costs_h…
