Posted on Fri, May. 23, 2003


Plan goes to House



- The S.C. Senate finished its work on the $5 billion state budget Thursday, sending it to the House for consideration. What happened Thursday:

Democrats and Republicans could not reach a compromise on how to raise more money for education and health care. They passed the budget as is. Per-pupil spending would be $130 million less than this year, and Medicaid would be about $170 million less than needed to keep services at this year’s level if the bill becomes law.

- Number of days debating budget: 10
- Number of hours spent Thursday: 10





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