Government

Gov. Nikki Haley this week unveiled her fiscal year 2014-2015 Executive Budget, which calls for K-12 education reform, tax cuts and fixing roads without raising taxes among other highlights.

Business leaders are eyeing this year’s upcoming legislative calendar for what is to come of a few key pieces of legislation that could affect their businesses.

Definitive numbers for how many South Carolinians have signed up for health insurance using the federal exchange are currently unavailable. The most recent numbers available from the Department of Health and Human Services showed 364,682 people nationwide had signed up through federal or state exchanges through November.

Renewable Water Resources’ (ReWa) board of commissioners approved modifications to the Sewer Use Regulation that mean operational changes for some food service establishments (FSEs) and likely increased fees for all.

The South Carolina Research Authority and the Israeli Industry Center for R&D jointly released the initial request for proposals for new or improved products and processes that could be commercialized in global markets.

The Small Business Administration recently launched a new initiative to help veterans get small business loans.

State senator and democratic gubernatorial candidate Vincent Sheheen stopped at Cantinflas restaurant in Greenville Monday to discuss small-business concerns.

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and CSID recently announced that taxpayers impacted by last years’ South Carolina Department of Revenue breach can enroll in up to one additional year of state-provided identity protection coverage beginning Oct. 24.

Plans inched forward Monday night for a new federal courthouse after City Council approved an ordinance to abandon North Irvine Street.

A Tax Foundation report last week ranked South Carolina 37th among states for business-friendly tax climate.