~John Wayne

2023 Pavement Improvement Program

is Rehab and Reconstruction Projects on the Primaries, Farm to Market Secondaries and Neighborhood Streets. An additional 1133+ miles of paving projects contained in the 2022 - 2023 Pavement Improvement Program will be added to the previously approved 5,038+ miles of paving projects advanced since the implementation of Act 40 of 2017 and incorporated into the "New Gas Tax Trust Fund" transparency and accountability reports.

View infteractive map or list of upcoming locations @ www.scdot.org/inside/ pavement-improvement.aspx

SCDOT is dedicated to quickly and fairly resolving claims for damages that occur on state-maintained roads due to a road defect or other condition pursuant to the SC Tort Claims Act. Need to File A Damage Claim? Click

2 New SC Laws In Effect as of January 1, 2023

1. The Comprehensive Tax Reduction Act to reduce the top income tax rate statewide from 7% to 6.5%. It could be reduced again in the future if certain general fund growth tests are met. For more detials click on this link: SC Comprehinsive Tax Redution Act Summary

2. A new Police Reform Law creates stricter guidelines for police certification, misconduct reports, and de-escalation training. The law is creating minimum standards across nine key areas. These include use of force, no-knock warrants, vehicle pursuits and investigating complaints against officers. For more detials click on this link: SC Police Reform Law 2023

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See Bills signed into law? Bills awaiting Gov. signature? Want to know more? Visit www.scstatehouse.gov

By Nicole CGW