...Nikki Haley have remained steadfast in their opposition to expanding Medicaid under the federal health care law.Finance Chairman Hugh Leatherman said he struggled with the issue but decided the state can't afford the eventual costs. The federal...

...Candy Eslinger.Incentive bills were introduced in both the state House and Senate in Columbia on Tuesday.Senate Finance Chairman Hugh Leatherman said he's in awe of Boeing's expansion plans."Our state could very well become the aerospace...

...system and make it up to the 6.4 million people and businesses exposed is what the state needs to pay, Senate Finance Chairman Hugh Leatherman, R-Florence, said Tuesday."When the government requires citizens to give their information...

...death sentence. It would've been, Massey said, without the agreement for date-certain debate.But Senate Finance Chairman Hugh Leatherman said he has no intention of stalling the legislation, but rather wanted his committee to study its...

...chairwoman of the five-member oversight board, after the meeting. "This is going to be something ongoing."Senate Finance Chairman Hugh Leatherman, a board member, made clear the recommendations would be followed."Whatever comes out, the...

...White, R-Anderson. "I think we made you a fantastic offer. We're pretty much done."With White and Senate Finance Chairman Hugh Leatherman both adamant that their chambers would agree to nothing else, the committee remained deadlocked on...

...their people. I know the people of this state don't want it. The people of this state want tax relief."Senate Finance Chairman Hugh Leatherman said the term "pork project" is a misnomer. He said the projects represent investments in different...

...giving $40 million in relief this coming year while phasing in the rest in 2013-14. Without discussion, Senate Finance Chairman Hugh Leatherman, R-Florence, immediately counteroffered with a deal he says focuses on the truly small businesses...

...dissenting votes came from the panel's legislative leaders: House Ways and Means Chairman Brian White and Senate Finance Chairman Hugh Leatherman.The budget provided public workers their first raise in four years. Furloughs had reduced workers...

...of these family members also serve on other boards.For example, Earl Barrs is a church deacon and has been the finance chairman for the UGA Arch Foundation. Dean Alford is the chairman of Miracle League Association that offers sports to...