What’s Happening in SC on Thursday, 11/19
SCPC in the News
SCPC Director of Research Jameson Taylor questions cities’ quest for government dollars
http://www.midlandsconnect.com/news/story.aspx?id=379272
Transparency
Post and Courier: Why did the Charleston County Council slip a vote on Boeing incentives onto its agenda at the last minute?
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2009/nov/19/boeing-a-last-minute-council-topic/
Local Government
Town of Lexington plans to hire taxpayer-funded lobbyist
http://www.thestate.com/local/story/1034597.html
City of Columbia makes a multiyear, $1 million commitment to State Museum
http://www.thestate.com/local/story/1034589.html
Oconee County to spend up to $20,000 for a hotel feasibility study
http://www.independentmail.com/news/2009/nov/17/oconee-county-fund-hotel-feasibility-study/