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In 2022, Spartanburg County ranks 42nd among South Carolina counties for government transfer income per capita at $10,810

In 2022, residents of Spartanburg County received an average of $10,810 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth lowest in South Carolina.

By Spartanburg Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

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Union County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 4.9% in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.9% of income in Union County, providing an average of $1,860 per capita to residents.

By Spartanburg Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

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Cherokee County residents received $12,442 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 33rd in South Carolina

By Spartanburg Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Cherokee County received an average of $12,442 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 14th lowest in South Carolina.

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Cherokee County: Income Maintenance made up 4.4% of total income in 2022

By Spartanburg Reporter | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.4% of income in Cherokee County, providing an average of $1,706 per capita to residents.

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Union County ranks 13th highest in South Carolina for per capita government transfer income at $14,885 in 2022

By Spartanburg Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Union County received an average of $14,885 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th highest in South Carolina.

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Spartanburg County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.6% of income in 2022

By Spartanburg Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Spartanburg County, providing an average of $1,351 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards $428,935 in grants for economic development projects in Union County in 2023

By Spartanburg Reporter | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $428,935 in grants for economic development projects in Union County, South Carolina.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Cherokee County in 2021

By Spartanburg Reporter | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Cherokee County received $1.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Spartanburg County in 2021

By Spartanburg Reporter | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Spartanburg County received $1.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Union County rise or fall in 2021?

By Spartanburg Reporter | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Union County received $363,602 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Union County receive in 2021?

By Spartanburg Reporter | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Union County received $474,420 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Spartanburg County farmers in 2021 reached $1,224,965

By Spartanburg Reporter | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Spartanburg County received $1,224,965 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Cherokee County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Spartanburg Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Cherokee County received $644,127 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Rep. Norman Urges Restoration Of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Provisions

By Spartanburg Reporter Report | May 24, 2023

On Monday, May 15th, Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC-05) wrote a letter to House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith and Subcommittee on Trade Chairman Adrian Smith on the Subcommittee on Trade, urging them to restore the lapsed Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB).

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Rep. Ralph Norman Introduces The Cost Openness And Spending Transparency (Cost) Act

By Spartanburg Reporter Report | May 1, 2023

On April 27, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5) introduced the Cost Openness and Spending Transparency (COST) Act. This legislation will require public disclosure of the total cost to taxpayers for every project supported with federal funds.

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Rep. Ralph Norman Introduces Resolution Of Disapproval Opposing The Dept. Of Labor's H-2a Adverse Effects Wage Rate Rule

By Spartanburg Reporter Report | Apr 30, 2023

On April 25, Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-05) and Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), introduced a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to oppose the Department of Labor’s H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates rule that was finalized on February 28th.

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Rep. Ralph Norman Introduces The Capital Loss Inflation Fairness Act

By Spartanburg Reporter Report | Apr 29, 2023

On April 18 (Tax Day), Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-05) introduced the Capital Loss Inflation Fairness Act, which would increase the capital loss limit against ordinary income from $3,000 to $13,000 for individuals and those married filed jointly, and includes an annual adjustment for inflation.

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Podcast: Discussing options for the City's federal ARPA funding

By Spartanburg Reporter Reports | Mar 23, 2023

$16.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding will have local impact lasting generations

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City Council approves first reading of new districts map

By Spartanburg Reporter Reports | Mar 23, 2023

Final approval for City Council districts map to be considered March 29

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City Council hears update on pilot program to allow non-motorized boating on Duncan Park Lake

By Spartanburg Reporter Reports | Mar 7, 2023

Pilot program to launch this fall, will allow weekend use of lake for kayaks and canoes