SC state leaders announce $175 million dollar bridge project over Lake Marion
Many of the state’s roads and bridges are more than 60 years old and needing repair.
infrastructure
Recap & Rebuttals — Governor McMaster delivers State of the State Address
Freshly re-elected Governor Henry McMaster delivered his State Of The State address Wednesday night.
ABC Columbia’s Lee Williams provides a recap on the governor’s speech, as well as rebuttals from Democratic State Senator Ronnie Sabb.
Capital Projects Sales Tax on ballot for Lexington County voters
The initiative is led by the Lexington Chamber and Visitor Center, Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce, Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Irmo Chamber of Commerce, 1Voice Lexington County, and Lexington County Development Corporation.
INTERNET AND WATER FACILITIES: Congressman Clyburn and Biden administration officials highlight infrastructure improvements
“Twenty percent of South Carolinians don’t have access to high-speed, affordable broadband. It’s time to change that,” Raimondo said.
Biden issues an infrastructure ‘roadmap’ to help spend $1T
President Joe Biden is urging U.S. governors to ramp up their construction plans as his administration rolls out a guidebook for accessing the nearly $1 trillion made available by the bipartisan infrastructure deal.
Biden signs $1T infrastructure bill with bipartisan audience
President Joe Biden has signed his $1 trillion infrastructure deal into law on the White House lawn, with a smattering of Republican lawmakers on hand for what could be one of the last shows of bipartisanship ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
SC Governor proposes infrastructure spending to help rural areas
“Water and sewer capacity is a critical factor when a business is deciding where to locate and make a significant investment. This leaves most rural counties with no real opportunity,” said Gov. Henry McMaster.
Democrats seek corporate, wealthy tax hikes for $3.5T plan
By Hope Yen and Lisa Mascaro
House Democrats unveiled a sweeping proposal Monday for tax hikes on big corporations and the wealthy to fund President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion rebuilding plan, as Congress speeds ahead to shape the far-reaching package that touches almost all aspects of domestic life.
Big win for $1T infrastructure bill: Senate shows it can act
By Lisa Mascaro
With a robust vote after weeks of fits and starts, the Senate approved a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan on Tuesday, a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans joining to overcome skeptics and deliver a cornerstone of President Joe Biden’s agenda.
Senators struggle to amend, finish $1T infrastructure bill
By Kevin Freking and Lisa Mascaro
Nearing decision time, senators were struggling to wrap up work on the bipartisan infrastructure plan despite hopes to expedite consideration and voting on the nearly $1 trillion proposal. The package had appeared on track for eventual Senate passage, a rare accord between Republicans and Democrats joining on a shared priority that also is essential to President Joe Biden’s agenda. But senators hit new problems late Thursday as they worked late into the night on amendments. A procedural vote was set for Saturday.
