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South Carolina's Affordability Battle | Charleston News
South Carolina’s governor’s race is boiling down to one issue: affordability. Both candidates, Republican Alan Wilson and Democrat Jermaine Johnson, are pitching bold plans to ease the financial squeeze on families. Wilson wants to slash income and property taxes while cutting government waste and lowering insurance costs through tort reform. Johnson champions tax cuts too, but pairs them with a higher minimum wage, stronger supply chains, and tougher insurance accountability. With grocery, healthcare, and housing prices up nearly 40% since 2017—and home prices soaring 68%—most voters feel…
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