Republican State Chooses Road Bonds. Gives Governor More Power.

HOW: South Carolina legislature chose bond funding for transportation by:

• Allocating $216 million in recurring funding for $2.3 billion in bonds over 10 years
• Freeing up state funds to repair roads, interstates, and bridges

WHY did South Carolina opt for bonding?

• 399 deficient bridges
• The Governor is granted more power to appoint trasnportation commissioners, removing power from the joint legislative panel that selects commissioners
• The legislature had the backing of the state’s chamber of commerce

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