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SC Ending Unemployment Services at 17 Offices

SC Ending Unemployment Services at 17 Offices

South Carolina’s Department of Employment and Workforce is ceasing unemployment services at 17 of their offices. The offices will not close, however, as S.C. Work career center will remain open at the locations. The decision comes as the department is looking to increase efficiency and implement an automated system. The last day for unemployment services … Continue reading »

An In-Depth Look at SC’s Taxpayers

An In-Depth Look at SC’s Taxpayers

Did you know? Our lower- and middle-class taxpayers pay more to support South Carolina than our wealthiest. The Ruoff Group breaks down taxes in SC and asks: who pays what? The answers: Our poorest families pay 7.1 percent of their family income in state and local taxes Our wealthiest citizens pay only 5  percent Our … Continue reading »

Sign up for SC Appleseed’s Housing Law Training

Sign up for SC Appleseed’s Housing Law Training

Are you interested in learning more about subsidized housing, landlord/tenant law or other housing issues? Are you looking for substance abuse and mental health CLE? Look no further! Sign up for SC Appleseed’s low-cost Housing Law Training on February 15th in Columbia! Housing brochure 2013

Fiscal Cliff: What’s the Deal for Kids?

Fiscal Cliff: What’s the Deal for Kids?

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 – or, in other words, the fiscal cliff deal – improves children’s access to healthcare and extends the SNAP program, along with providing support for unemployed families. Our friends at First Focus have put together this informational fact sheet that gives more insight to the deal and what … Continue reading »