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News Tipoffs - South Carolina Editors Newsletter for Wednesday July 03, 2024 ( 4 items )  

BLS: Nonfarm Payroll Employment Up in 30 States From May 2023 to May 2024
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on July 2, 2024, from Economics Daily: * * * From May 2023 to May 2024, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 30 states and was essentially unchanged in 20 states and the District of the Columbia. The largest percentage increases occurred in Alaska and South Carolina (+3.5 percent each), followed by Nevada (+3.3 percent). * * * Chart 1: Change in nonfarm employment by stat  more

Richland County to Hold Public Hearing on Transportation Penny Referendum
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 3 -- Richland County issued the following news on July 2, 2024: * * * Residents encouraged to make their voices heard July 9 * * * Richland County Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed Transportation Penny referendum during a special called Transportation Improvement meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 9. This will be the final opportunity for County residents to be heard on the potential implementation of a new Transportation Penny program before Counci  more

S.C. Gov. McMaster's Working Group Builds Foundation for Independent Forensic Accounting Review of State Funds
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 3 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following news: The working group charged by Governor Henry McMaster this spring to look into questions surrounding the existence of $1.8 billion in state funds has prepared the documentation and information necessary for a state budget-funded forensic accounting review to begin work in the new fiscal year. In accordance with Proviso 93.19 of the 2024-2025 state budget, the Department of Administration, whose  more

White House Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Investment in Twelve Regional Technology Hubs, Creating Good-Paying Jobs and Driving Economic Opportunity and Innovation in Communities Across the Country
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on July 2, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Announces Investment in Twelve Regional Technology Hubs, Creating Good-Paying Jobs and Driving Economic Opportunity and Innovation in Communities Across the Country - Regional Tech Hubs will strengthen American leadership in industries of the future, create jobs, and spur economic growth in all of America Today, the Biden-Harris Administration will announce fundi  more