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Monday, May 13, 2013  The Senate's 2013-14 budget could buy $15 million worth of new school buses for South Carolina's aging fleet.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The South Carolina House has sent the Senate a $6.3 billion proposed spending plan that boosts school spending, hires law enforcement officers and fixes bridges with load restrictions.

Monday, March 11, 2013  South Carolina Democrats say the state needs to expand Medicaid eligibility at least as long as the federal government promises to fully cover the cost.

Monday, March 11, 2013  It's budget week at the South Carolina House.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Hundreds of people with disabilities were at the Statehouse for the 24th annual Disability Advocacy Day.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  South Carolina's budget experts say there's no reason to change spending now.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  A panel of House and Senate members remains at odds over a tax cut for small business owners, but the difference continues to shrink.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  A panel of House and Senate members remains at odds over a tax cut for small business owners, but the difference continues to shrink.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012 

Monday, June 18, 2012  A panel of House and Senate members is trying to work out differences in their chambers' budget plans before legislators return to Columbia for a special session.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says South Carolina's military bases will face massive reductions if across-the-board budget cuts take effect in January.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Senators are still battling over their version of the state's spending plan.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  The Senate voted 27-12 on second reading, though plenty of debate remains.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Another abortion fight is looming as part of the debate on South Carolina's 2012-13 budget.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  The South Carolina House has approved a bill cutting personal income taxes.