South-Carolina
Proposed bill offers a solution to South Carolina’s affordable housing crisis
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – A South Carolina lawmaker has prefilled a bill that will help to elevate the affordable housing crisis.
If passed this bill would allow South Carolina churches to build tax-free affordable homes.
Officials believe this bill will satisfy the mission of churches to give back to their communities while also combatting the affordable housing crisis.
Rep. Wendell Jones of District 25 along with other elected officials prefilled the bill known as H. 4544., which will allow churches to build affordable housing without being taxed.
Jones says there is an affordable housing shortage in every county of South Carolina as well as an uptick in rent, and the cost of single-family homes.
Seeing that churches are already tax-exempt, this bill would allow these institutes to provide land for projects, which brings down the cost of building affordable housing and makes it easier to create these projects.
If this bill is passed churches would have to create a for-profit and maintain at least 10% ownership of the new development.
This would provide taxable income that will go back to the state.
As a pastor, Jones is excited about the potential of this bill and shares the feedback he has received from the public.
“They are absolutely excited about it. Honestly, I’m very grateful because, with any public policy, you kind of brace yourself for pushback. I haven’t I haven’t seen a lot of that”, Jones said. “Many people feel it’s a creative way of doing it. It’s a win for all aspects of community. It also gives our churches a wonderful opportunity. To have a new group of people to offer their services to.”
Jones says even though we send one individual to represent us It is a team effort.
“Citizens in South Carolina get to advocate to you get to call the chairpersons of those committees”, Jones said. “You get to call your local officials and say I really support this bill and I need your support this bill. Our goal is to be representatives who represent the desires of the people.”
Jones says it’s a long process before this bill makes it to the Senate, but a bill this impactful should be thoroughly reviewed before citizens have to comply.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A loud boom was heard and felt across the Midlands around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Viewers reported hearing and feeling the boom from as far as North Augusta to Darlington County.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a M 0.0 sonic boom occurred 3.7 miles northeast of the St. Andrews area.
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South-Carolina
South Carolina Research Authority announces funding opportunity for rural healthcare tech startups
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Research Authority announced a funding opportunity available to tech startups focused on improving rural health access on Wednesday.
The Tech Catalyst Fund is one of five initiatives within the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program. The program is brought to life by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
SCRA was chosen to administer the Tech Catalyst Fund by SCDHHS due to its expertise in fostering innovation, supporting startups, and driving economic development through investments.
“We look forward to partnering with SCRA to promote consumer-facing, technology-driven solutions to drive development and innovation across rural South Carolina,” said SCDHHS Director Eunice Medina.
Non-dilutive funding will be provided to awarded tech startups that address the unmet needs in rural South Carolina, specifically focused on prevention and management of chronic diseases, while increasing quality, affordability, and access to care.
“The Tech Catalyst Fund will drive the development and deployment of medical innovations, bringing meaningful change to those who need it most,” said Bill Kirkland, SCRA President and CEO.
Prospective startups will have until June 25 to apply for this funding opportunity, after which a series of evaluations will take place. More information about eligibility can be found here.
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