...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 government...

COLUMBIA - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Hugh Leatherman is adamant about two things: eliminating the sales...News Service KEY CONTACTS Senate Finance Chairman Hugh Leatherman: (803) 212-6640, SFI@scsenate.org Rep...

...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 hub, when you...

...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, it's up to 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 agencies will do...

...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 financial aspects...

...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 the difference...

...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 parts of the...

...four years, reducing revenue in the fiscal year starting July 1 by $15 million.Senate Finance Committee Chairman Hugh Leatherman has said it's more important to fund agency needs after years of budget cuts, than to further cut taxes.The House's...

...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 ? such as radiator...