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Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley is praising House Republicans in South Carolina for proposing to further cut income taxes.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Eliminating the $1 bill could save taxpayers plenty over the next 30 years

Thursday, September 13, 2012  A medical supply company is closing its plant in Oconee County, eliminating nearly 600 jobs.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  South Carolina's treasurer and House speaker are opposing the Senate's version of a bill restructuring state government, saying they worry that the way it handles the state retirement system and long-term debt could erode the state's credit rating.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (CMRTA) met with community leaders Tuesday to announce their new approach to stabilizing the future of public transportation in the Midlands.

Saturday, March 24, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley insists that South Carolina's corporate income tax must be eliminated to help lure jobs to the state.

Wednesday, June 01, 2011  A leading outplacement firm says employers eliminated 1.8 percent more jobs in May than they did the month before.

Friday, March 04, 2011  Wisconsin governor talks to Democrats about returning, promises to issue layoff notices.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  Gov. Scott Walker is plowing ahead with his full plan for balancing Wisconsin's budget, proposing massive cuts to public schools.

Saturday, August 14, 2010  A Dallas-based food company says it will close a South Carolina dairy plant in October, eliminating 151 jobs.

Thursday, May 14, 2009  GM tells about 1,100 dealers their franchises will be eliminated late next year

Thursday, February 12, 2009  State budget cuts are eliminating at least one small program that is a big deal to a Midlands community.

Friday, November 07, 2008  A plant in Chester that makes telephone cable plans to shut down next spring, putting 200 people out of work.

Thursday, October 30, 2008  Officials with Blair Mills in Belton say the textile plant will close by the end of the year, eliminating 250 jobs.