SC Senate budget includes $130M for local projects, but zero earmarks for nonprofits

COLUMBIA — Earmarks are back after a year with no pet projects for legislators in the state budget, but the Senate’s spending plan does not include often-criticized funding for nonprofits. The $130.4 million included in the Senate’s $15.3 billion budget, which passed last month, instead sent money to cities and counties for 163 different projects [

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: May 4, 2026

Words: 1,541

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

Body Text Preview

COLUMBIA — Earmarks are back after a year with no pet projects for legislators in the state budget, but the Senate’s spending plan does not include often-criticized funding for nonprofits.

The $130.4 million included in the Senate’s $15.3 billion budget, which passed last month, instead sent money to cities and counties for 163 different projects that includes public parks, water and sewer upgrades, and improvements to police and fire departments.

Budget …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us