Gov. Haley’s vetoes eliminate 2 SC agencies

Published July 6, 2012 11:44pm ET



COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley’s budget vetoes include wiping out two agencies, the state Arts Commission and Sea Grant Consortium, in an unprecedented move that puts 38 people in limbo.

The governor’s 81 vetoes, tallying $67.5 million, would also cut money for teachers’ pay raises, designate less money to a Commerce fund for closing economic development deals, and cut dozens of items she calls wasteful local projects and earmarks.

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