Municipal Association of South Carolina

Following what’s happening in the state legislature can be a full-time job. For busy elected officials and city staff, staying on top of proposed legislation that could affect your hometown often becomes a lower priority while also working to keep up with pressing infrastructure, public safety and economic development issues.

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​The importance of entrepreneurs and small businesses has been a central theme in discussions of the national recovery. The National League of Cities' Center for Research and Innovation conducted a multi-year effort to better understand how local governments can support small business growth.

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​The state can hold local elected officials accountable if victim assistance funds are improperly used. It is the local elected officials’ responsibility to ensure the municipality complies with state law.

The Local Government Fund has been an important and stable source of local government revenue for almost 20 years. Over the past three years, however, the LGF has seen substantial reductions due to a shrinking state general fund and additional reductions.

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