As House and Senate discuss roads, Haley sends veto reminder

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is reminding House and Senate committees that she has her veto pen handy as they discuss their respective plans for more money for South Carolina roads.

Haley sent letters Tuesday to the House and Senate telling them she would veto bills in each chamber as they stand today because they don’t provide enough tax breaks.

House Ways and Means Chairman Brian White called the letter disheartening coming as both chambers started serious road talks. White’s subcommittee passed its plan Tuesday to lower the gas tax while raising the sales tax on fuel to raise about $400 million.

The Republican from Anderson says he expects plenty more changes to come in the bill

The Senate Finance Committee discussed the governor’s letter, then postponed its debate to Wednesday.