City Quick Connect Podcast from the Municipal Association of South Carolina - Municipal Association of SC

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Primary Elections: S4 Ep26 Jun 23, 2022

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Casey Fields and Scott Slatton discuss the outcome of primary elections and the ways that the SC House of Representatives will change after both primaries and this fall's general election.

State Budget Update: S4 Ep25 Jun 23, 2022

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Joannie Nickel, Scott Slatton and Casey Fields discuss the impact of the state’s budget for cities and towns. Key points include a full funding for the Local Government Fund, funding for PTSD assistance for first responders, body cameras and vests for police and the Firefighter Cancer Fund. The budget also creates increases in retirement system and State Health Plan contributions, and changes to return-to-work rules for SCRS and PORS members.

Local Business License Renewal Center Update: S4 Ep24 Jun 21, 2022

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The Local Business License Renewal Center, which cities and towns must use to comply with Act 176, is intended as one way to make the license process easier for businesses. Caitlin Cothran and Kaylee Summerton of the Municipal Association’s Local Revenue Services describe lessons learned in the first round of license renewals, and what municipalities need to know for business licensing in 2023. More information: www.masc.sc/programs/local-reve…ense-renewal-center

Enhancements to the Field Services Team: S4 Ep23 Jun 13, 2022

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The Association’s field services manager team has grown, helping each of the members deliver more value to all of the state’s 271 cities and towns. Ashley Kellahan has joined Jeff Shacker and Charlie Barrineau as part of the team. Hear from all three about the services they offer and the territories they cover. Learn more: https://www.masc.sc/Pages/resources/Request-Municipal-Assistance.aspx

Federal Advocacy Update: S4 Ep22 Jun 06, 2022

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Erica Wright, Scott Slatton and Casey Fields discuss the Municipal Association’s ongoing efforts to build working relationships with every member of the state’s congressional delegation through meetings in Washington, sharing information on the American Rescue Plan funding and other critical topics, and through congressional briefing sessions with city and town officials.

2022 Annual Meeting Preview: S4 Ep21 May 23, 2022

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Municipal Association Executive Director Todd Glover and Chief Operating Officer Jake Broom discuss the upcoming Annual Meeting, taking place in Charleston July 13 – 17, including sessions focused on key themes such as civility in government and economic development. Learn more: https://www.masc.sc/Pages/programs/knowledge/training/2022-Annual-Meeting.aspx

From the Dome to Your Home 5/13/2022: S4 Ep20 May 13, 2022

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Scott Slatton and Casey Fields talk about legislative action at the end of the regular session, including the efforts to get election reform law passed, the passage of the law enforcement “betterment” bill and the state’s American Rescue Plan fund allocation, and also the two versions of the state budget that include funded items for which the Municipal Association advocated. They also explain what the General Assembly can take up when they return to session under the sine die resolution.

From the Dome to Your Home 5/6/2022: S4 Ep19 May 06, 2022

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Casey Fields and Scott Slatton talk about legislative action in the next-to-last week of the session, including the law enforcement “betterment” bill receiving third reading, the medical cannabis bill being ruled out of order, and the bill to allocate the state’s American Rescue Plan dollars being amended by the House.

From the Dome to Your Home 4/29/2022: S4 Ep18 Apr 29, 2022

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Scott Slatton and Casey Fields talk about the differences between the House and Senate versions of the state budget, as well as the status of the law enforcement reform bill and proposals for addressing gun offenses. They also cover the latest on the service fees bill, the election reform bills and what could happen to the state’s American Rescue Plan funds at the end of the session.

From the Dome to Your Home 4/22/2022: S4 Ep17 Apr 22, 2022

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Casey Fields and Scott Slatton talk about the impacts of House Speaker Jay Lucas stepping down and the creation of the House Freedom Caucus, as well as end-of-regular-session action on the low-income housing tax credit cap bill, the election procedures bill, the law enforcement “betterment” bill and others.

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