City Quick Connect Podcast From The Municipal Association Of South Carolina

Joannie Nickel, Scott Slatton and Casey Fields discuss the impact of the state’s budget for cities and towns. Key points include a full funding for the Local Government Fund, funding for PTSD assistance for first responders, body cameras and vests for police and the Firefighter Cancer Fund. The budget also creates increases in retirement system and State Health Plan contributions, and changes to return-to-work rules for SCRS and PORS members.