Joseph Bustos

1 week ago | thetandd.com | Joseph Bustos

Much of the attention in the campaign before the race for governor officially begins has gone to three top potential contenders, but others are making the rounds in South Carolina and floating their names for the state’s top executive position. State Sens. Sean Bennett and Josh Kimbrell are considering bids for the governor’s mansion and are seeing if they can break through. They’re part of the field of several potential contenders considering a run for governor to succeed Gov.

1 week ago | thestate.com | Joseph Bustos

Senator Josh Kimbrell, R-Spartanburg, introduces Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at the South Carolina State House on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Joshua Boucher [email protected] COLUMBIA, S.C.Much of the attention in the campaign before the race for governor officially begins has gone to three top potential contenders, but others are making the rounds in South Carolina and floating their names for the state’s top executive positionState Sens.

1 week ago | cpapracticeadvisor.com | Joseph Bustos |Jason Bramwell

By Joseph BustosThe State(TNS)Facing a vote in the state Senate to remove him from office, South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is asking the state Supreme Court to stop the planned hearing in the General Assembly's upper chamber. In a filing Thursday, Loftis' attorneys asked for a stay on the Senate's April 21 hearing until the court could decide whether the General Assembly can use a clause in the state constitution to remove him for willful neglect of duty.

1 week ago | thestate.com | Joseph Bustos

Facing a vote in the state Senate to remove him from office, S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis is asking the state Supreme Court to stop the planned hearing in the General Assembly’s upper chamber. In a filing Thursday, Loftis’ attorneys asked for a stay on the Senate’s April 21 hearing until the court could decide whether the General Assembly can use a clause in the state constitution to remove him for willful neglect of duty.

2 weeks ago | thetandd.com | Joseph Bustos

COLUMBIA --Lawmakers hoping to direct spending to specific pet projects in their districts are out of luck. The Senate Finance Committee approved a budget proposal that includes no earmarks, referred to as community improvement projects directed by members. The House budget chairman said he plans to follow suit. The Senate Finance Committee’s $14.4 billion spending plan now goes to the full Senate for consideration starting April 22.