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2/7/20
SCATT members meet at the statehouse.

The South Carolina Auditors, Treasurers, and Tax Collectors (SCATT) gathered at the statehouse this week to discuss various bills with members of the General Assembly.

SCAC’s Mid-Year Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 19, provides an excellent opportunity to meet with your legislators and discuss issues important to your county. See the... Read more

2/6/20

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1/30/20
Owen McBride discusses affordable
housing legislation with
Representative Marvin Pendarvis.

This week the General Assembly spent most of its time debating education bills. The House debated bills that dealt with assessment and student performance, and teachers’ rights, while the Senate continued to debate a comprehensive education bill. Despite the education issue dominating the... Read more

1/27/20

For information on the 2019 Legislative Conference, the recent Local Government Attorneys' Institute, online resources for Planning and Zoning officials, and more, check out the new edition of the Carolina Counties newsletter.Read more

1/23/20

This was a busy week at the General Assembly. The Governor gave his State of the State address on Wednesday outlining his budget priorities. These include tax relief in the form of a rebate check of approximately $200 per tax payer, an income tax reduction, and a merit-based 2 percent raise for state employees. There was also movement on several bills that are SCAC policy positions and will be discussed below.


 SCAC’s Mid-Year Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 19, provides an excellent opportunity to meet with your legislators and discuss issues... Read more

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