South Carolina treasurer appears to survive attempt to kick him out of office
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis appears likely to stay in office for at least the rest of the year.
The Republican-dominated House has decided not to take up a resolution passed by the Senate to kick Loftis out of office because of his role in a phantom $1.8 billion account that showed up on the state’s books but had barely any real money in it and the failure to report it to lawmakers for years.
The Senate sent the resolution to remove Loftis to the House on April 21. House Speaker Murrell Smith said there just isn’t enough time to take it up before the session ends May 8.
“We’re going to concentrate on passing legislation now and we’ll make a decision after session concludes on the path forward with the Касиерът “, сподели Смит пред публичното радио в Южна Каролина.
Решението оставя Loftis отворен да се кандидатира за пети четиригодишен мандат през 2026 година Един от причините му да остане на поста си беше, че не е с...
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