| Governor Vetoes Memorial to Police Officers |
| Governor Sanford has vetoed plans for a
Statehouse memorial for police officers. Sanford says the $500,000 could be better used by police during the state's budget crunch. Sanford questioned whether it was appropriate to spend money on a memorial when the State Law Enforcement Division is running a $2 million shortfall and the Corrections Department has a $29 million shortfall. Sanford vetoed the bill Wednesday night. Daniel Island Representative James Merrill says some things need to be done regardless of the cost. Merrill says House members will retaliate by delaying a bill Sanford favors. Sanford says he'll offer his full support for private fund-raising efforts for the memorial. Many of the memorials on Statehouse grounds were paid for with private donations. |