The speaker of the South Carolina House says he’ll ask the Legislative Audit Council to review the Employment Security Commission.

Governor Sanford’s Office has released an op-ed piece they tell us was written by the the governor for The Wall Street Journal this weekend, regarding a contemplated federal bailout for states.

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford will allow $488 million in state spending cuts to go into effect without his signature.

The House plans to quietly give final approval to $488 million in budget cuts mostly in health care and education and send the bill to the Senate.

Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell says the bill allowing DNA samples to be taken when suspected felons are arrested will protect citizens from violent criminals. The bill also allows people already in prison to use DNA evidence to clear themselves of charges.

Governor Mark Sanford plans to make stops across South Carolina Wednesday and Thursday to push for spending limits.

South Carolina’s poor, disabled and elderly will see fewer prescription drugs as state budget cuts are implemented.

Governor Mark Sanford called for South Carolinians to conserve water on their own before the state is forced to require such actions following his tour of Pickens this week.

South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers says the state might get a federal disaster declaration because of the drought.