The Palmetto Insider

Article of the Day

Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom continues to question federal stimulus

“Most of the money has gone to grow some of the big all consuming government programs that were currently in place.”

http://www.southcarolinaradionetwork.com/2009/10/26/state-comptroller-questions-stimulus-job-creations/

Federal Stimulus Watch

Marion County schools receive $264,000 in federal stimulus funds to improve energy efficiency

http://www2.scnow.com/scp/news/local/pee_dee/article/marion_county_school_districts_receives_federal_stimulus_funds/83125/

SRS receives stimulus funds to remove radioactive waste

http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/1027Waste

Economic Development

Charleston County Aviation Authority to adopt incentives programs to attract new airlines

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2009/oct/27/idea-taking-off/

Government Waste

City of Columbia to install electric charging stations for the abundance of electric cars in the city

http://www.thestate.com/breaking/story/1000724.html