South Carolina Gas-Tax Hike to Become Law After Legislature Overrides Gov. McMaster's Veto
A proposal to raise the South Carolina gas tax will become law after the Legislature overrode Gov. Henry McMaster’s veto May 10.
May 10, 2017South Carolina Senate Passes First Gas-Tax Increase in 30 Years
The S.C. Senate passed a 12-cents-a-gallon hike in its gas tax the night of April 26 by a vote of 34-10, a veto-proof majority.
April 27, 2017'Pass the D--n Bill,' South Carolina House Speaker Tells Senate of Roads Proposal
With only 12 days left in this year’s legislative session, the South Carolina Senate started debate April 18 on a proposal to repair the state’s crumbling roads.
April 19, 2017South Carolina Governor Urges Lawmakers to Borrow Up to $1 Billion for Road Repairs
Promising to veto an increase to the state’s gasoline tax to repair the state’s roads, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster wants lawmakers instead to borrow up to $1 billion to fix the state's crumbling roads.
April 4, 2017100 Years of Controversy and Potholes at South Carolina Department of Transportation
The S.C. Department of Transportation turned 100 years old March 10. The department was controversial almost from its first day.
March 10, 2017South Carolina House Oks Gas Tax Hike to Repair Crumbling Roads
The South Carolina House voted 97-18 March 1 to increase the state’s gas tax and other driving fees to raise about $600 million a year to repair the state’s crumbling roads and bridges.
March 3, 2017Verbal Lashing From House Speaker Spurs S.C. Senate to Pass Roads Bill
South Carolina senators late May 31 approved the borrowing of $2 billion for highway construction over a decade and giving the governor more control of the state’s road-repair agency.
June 1, 2016