...rural areas and cut positions, and at the same time raising salaries substantially," said Senate Minority Leader Nikki Setzler, D-West Columbia, who brought up the raises in Thursday's Senate committee meeting.The eight jobs eliminated...

...can't require a company to collect and pay sales tax unless it has a presence in that state, such as a store.Sen. Nikki Setzler told opponents he understands their philosophical position that the deal is unfair to existing retailers.But "I...

...next year in a combined district. The same scenario would play out for Democratic Sens. Joel Lourie of Columbia and Nikki Setzler of West Columbia.Sheheen was the Democratic nominee for governor last year in a closer-than-expected race that...

...year in a combined district. The same scenario would play out for Democratic Sens. Joel Lourie, of Columbia, and Nikki Setzler, of West Columbia.The House Judiciary Committee on Monday approved district lines for its 124 seats. Their plan...

...bill to wipe out back taxes for thousands of Lexington County boat owners was approved by the General Assembly. Sen. Nikki Setzler, D-West Columbia, wrote the bill after boat owners complained about having to pay taxes owned by previous owners...

...Senate on Tuesday. Republican Margaret Gamble, a former state representative and educator, is challenging Sen. Nikki Setzler, elected in 1977, to represent the 26th Senate District, which covers the eastern corner of Aiken County and parts...

...introduced by a Lexington senator is proof. Lawmakers from both parties have signed on enthusiastically to Democratic Sen. Nikki Setzler's proposal to give every certified teacher $100 for supplies and materials their districts can't afford to furnish...

...Lynn's appointment before the law changed? Mr. Lynn was confirmed by Sens. Tommy Moore, D-Clearwater, and Nikki Setzler, D-Lexington, and was approved by Gov. Jim Hodges in May, 2001. This was before the law changed. Was Mr. Ryberg...

...County said the solution is a waste of money and that he will not support it. Sens. Tommy Moore, D-Clearwater, and Nikki Setzler, D-West Columbia, say Aiken County's jail and central traffic court each need a judge. The new detention center...

...Senate overrode the veto 33-13 with the help of votes from Aiken County's senators Shane Massey, a Republican, and Nikki Setzler, a Democrat.Sen. Greg Ryberg, R-Aiken, was among the 13 members who voted to sustain Gov. Mark Sanford's...