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Friday, April 05, 2013  The state revenue department says there's been no significant drop in electronic tax returns, despite last year's hacking of the South Carolina system.

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, February 27, 2013  A bill that lawmakers hope will help turn abandoned buildings across South Carolina into bustling commercial space has advanced to the Senate floor.

Monday, November 26, 2012  A Democratic state legislator has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The director of South Carolina's Medicaid agency is warning legislators that the numbers of already-eligible residents signing up for the government program through 2014 could exceed estimates, further eating into state revenue.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  The Senate Finance Committee has advanced a bill reducing taxes for small business owners.

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

Monday, February 20, 2012  Gov. Nikki Haley says her proposed budget for the next fiscal year increases money for public schools. But a closer look shows her recommendations would actually decrease state funding by nearly $80 million.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  Agencies from across the state came together for a cabinet meeting Tuesday morning.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010  Tobacco wholesalers will get more money to collect the higher cigarette taxes that take effect in South Carolina on July 1.