SC’s Sanford Seeks Stimulus Funds for Schools
Fri, February 05, 2010
COLUMBIA — Gov. Mark Sanford wants $300 million in federal stimulus money for South Carolina, less than a year after fighting against accepting more than $700 million.
The State newspaper reported that Sanford flew to Washington on Thursday to ask for South Carolina's share of the $4 billion "Race to the Top" education money. Forty states already have applied for the money, which is awarded based on plans to improve education and for innovation.
Sanford lost a fight in the South Carolina Supreme Court last year in his bid to refuse to take stimulus funds for public schools, colleges and law enforcement.
Gubernatorial spokesman Ben Fox says Sanford has no interest in debating the issue again.
South Carolina U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn praised Sanford's efforts on behalf of public schools.
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