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Friday, July 06, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's budget vetoes include wiping out two agencies in an unprecedented move that puts 38 people in limbo.

Monday, April 16, 2012  South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis says putting his office in charge of audit findings could save the state money and fix problems before they become a crisis.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  The South Carolina House wants to ban public schools from buying meat containing the common beef filler dubbed "pink slime."

Thursday, March 01, 2012  A bill that would prohibit state money from being used for sex change surgeries for prison inmates is one step closer to becoming law.

Monday, January 30, 2012  Amazon customers in South Carolina are starting to receive email notices informing them that they owe the state money. The online retail giant is sending out reminders that customers who made purchases last year still have to pay sales tax even though Amazon doesn't collect it