South Carolina's Troubled Trust Fund
In 2000, the state's fund held about $800 million in reserves, but shortly thereafter taxes were cut to unsustainably low rates. By the end of 2007, only about $200 million -- about two months' worth -- was left, and the state pays relatively meager benefits. In December 2008, South Carolina became the second state to commence borrowing, but no tax changes are planned.
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| Bankrupt and Borrowing: South Carolina's unemployment fund is currently bankrupt and South Carolina is borrowing from the federal government. |
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| Borrowed Amount | Unemployment Rate (November) | Net Income (December) | Avg. Weekly Benefit | % of Unemployed Receiving Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $926.3m | 10.7% | $-21.4m | $237.8 | 32.0% |
| National: 9% | Rank: 20 of 51 | Rank: 45 of 51 | Rank: 38 of 51 |
Unemployment Reserves (millions)
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Sources: Google Public Data, Department of Labor, Treasury Department.