|  

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

State Leaders Unveil New Layer of Innovative Bureaucracy

Posted by Greg Hambrick on Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 1:36 PM

A heavily touted announcement (particularly heavy considering we're not two months from the last legislative session and a whole 'nother election away from the next) today from S.C. Statehouse leaders was expected to provide the state's plans for recovering from one of the nation's highest unemployment rates.

I'm not sure how others will receive the event, but, from the release provided, all we got was another round of flogging for Gov. Mark Sanford and a new committee that's expected to put a sharper focus on knowledge based businesses. Thought we've been here before? Yeah, me too.

Aside from laying out a long list of laws the legislature has put in place (specifically noting those passed over the governor's objection), the only new direction given at the meeting was the establishment of a "Knowledge Sector Council" (an awkward sounding name that probably sounds better in its native Klingon). The council will be established by the South Carolina Research Authority, in cooperation with the Centers for Economic Excellence and the state's Department of Commerce.

Doesn't sound too complicated yet? Take a look at the provided graphic. To be fair, my Powerpoint couldn't work with the text at the top but you get the picture:

unknown.jpg

You know that costing saving idea where you only spend a dollar if you can take it from some other existing expenditure in the budget? We should do the same thing with councils, authorities, departments, and centers.

UPDATE: The announcement was made at the Employment Security Commission.

Tags: ,

Comments (0)

Add a comment

Greg Hambrick
News Editor

Press Time Tweets

City Paper Blogs

RSS Links

Classified Listings
  • FIG FIG is an interesting place. The menu is great with lots of fresh choices. However,… -possumjc
  • Poe's Tavern I am not surprised that there are negative reviews of Poe's. (Or any resturant on… -possumjc
  • Mozzo I love Mozzo! Huge menu with lots of options for everyone, even my vegetarian husband… -scchica
  • 17 North decent service. one option for pescatarians and that was salmon...not very exciting choices. we also… -scchica
  • Grindz Burgers & Brew We have given this burger joint several chances at winning our patronage, and after our… -Goodtimes
Most Viewed


Powered by Foundation   © Copyright 2010, Charleston City Paper   RSS