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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The Legislature elected a House member's father to the Medical University of South Carolina board after he agreed to pay higher property taxes at his beach home.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  South Carolina homeowners could rent out their homes for up to 100 days and still pay the lower, owner-occupied property tax rate under a measure advancing to the Senate floor.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Lawmakers insist they've fast-tracked a government restructuring bill, even as Gov. Nikki Haley criticizes what she calls a stalling tactic.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The superintendent of the statewide charter school district says he needs at least $12 million just to keep up with the system's growing student population.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Residents of Richland and Lexington counties have a chance to check out animals and attractions at the Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens without paying.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Some homeowners lose houses for a little as $400 in overdue taxes, consumer group says

Thursday, March 15, 2012  The South Carolina House has sent a $6.5 billion state spending plan to the Senate with another unanimous vote.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  The South Carolina House has unanimously approved a $6.5 billion state spending plan that gives most employees a 2 percent raise, boosts state law enforcement and provides health coverage to more children.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  A bill requiring South Carolina taxpayers to receive a detailed receipt of how their state taxes are spent has advanced in the Senate.

Monday, August 15, 2011  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is ceremoniously signing a law that changes how much property is taxed when it's sold.

Monday, August 01, 2011  Irmo mayor John Gibbons will not seek re-election after 20 years on the job.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  The House Ways and Means Committee Wednesday approved a measure that bars sharp property value increases from showing up on tax bills when a home or business is sold.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  Legislators have advanced a bill requiring most of South Carolina's public school districts to spend some of their local property taxes on charter school students around the state.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  The city of Columbia could soon be asking residents to shell out more cash to help replace outdated fire, police and garbage vehicles.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010  One mayoral candidate is discussing ways to make Columbia more economically stable.