Published 7 months ago

Georgetown Co. lawmaker proposes ‘Yankee tax’ on newcomer driving fees

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South Carolina is one of the nation's fastest-growing states. The state added nearly 500,000 people over the last decade for a total population of 5.1 million. The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday approved the proposal by a 11-6 vote. It now heads to the Senate floor.

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South Carolina weighs 'Yankee tax' on newcomer driving fees

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Additional fees may be coming for incoming South Carolina residents who want to legally drive on their new home state's roads. Droves of newcomers have made South Carolina one of the nation's fastest-growing states.

7 months ago·United States

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South Carolina weighs 'Yankee tax' on newcomer driving fees

Additional fees may be coming for incoming South Carolina residents who want to legally drive on their new home state’s roads

7 months ago·United States

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Washington Times

South Carolina weighs ‘Yankee tax’ on newcomers

Additional fees may be coming for incoming South Carolina residents who want to legally drive on their new home state's roads.

7 months ago·United States

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San Diego Union Tribune

South Carolina weighs 'Yankee tax' on newcomer driving fees

South Carolina weighs 'Yankee tax' on newcomer driving fees JAMES POLLARD Feb. 21, 2023 Additional fees may be coming for incoming South Carolina residents who want to legally drive on their new home state's roads.Droves of newcomers have made South Carolina one of the nation's fastest-growing states. As legislators respond to climbing population totals, a bill dubbed the Yankee tax could require freshly minted Palmetto State lo…

7 months ago·San Diego, United States

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WYFF

'Yankee tax': Newcomers to South Carolina could soon pay additional fees to drive in the state

Additional fees may be coming for incoming South Carolina residents who want to legally drive on their new home state’s roads.

7 months ago·Greenville, United States

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My Mother Lode

South Carolina weighs ‘Yankee tax’ on newcomer driving fees

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Additional fees may be coming for incoming South Carolina residents who want to legally drive on their new home state’s roads. Droves of newcomers have made South Carolina one of the nation’s fastest-growing states. As legislators respond to climbing population totals, a bill dubbed the “Yankee tax” could require freshly minted Palmetto State locals to pay $500 total in one-time fees for new driver’s licenses and vehicle re…

7 months ago

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