Since 1969, Central Midlands Council of Governments has been assisting local governments develop local and regional plans within the four midlands counties of Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry and Richland in South Carolina, as well as providing local governments with planning and technical support to improve the quality of life within the region. The council consists of more than 14 member governments and serves over 600,000 people by providing a regional forum that allows local officials to seek out common goals and address regional concerns. Central Midlands Council of Governments provides a variety of local and regional planning services and technical assistance to local governments within the four-county region. The council s services include administration, community and economic development, finance, land use planning, mapping, research and demographics, transportation planning, and aging services. Central Midlands Council of Governments is located in Columbia, S.C.
Medicaid is South Carolina's grant-in-aid program initiated by federal and state governments for the low-income group. It offers a variety of community-based plans and services related to long-term care, medical professional practice, behavioral health, and hospital and dental care services. In addition, the agency offers children's behavioral and home health care, clinical supervision, early intervention and hospice care, and diabetes management services. Medicaid is located in Columbia, S.C.
The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is a government agency that administers laws related to employer and employee relationships and their rights. The department handles issues related to occupational safety, payment of wages, and child and immigrant labor. Additionally, it acts as a mediator of disputes between unions and businesses. The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation also regulates elevators and amusement rides for public safety. The department conducts a range of training sessions and presentations to reduce health hazards at workplace. It additionally administers strikes and lockouts and is located in Columbia, S.C. The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation publishes newsletters, brochures and booklets that provide information about its programs and statutes.
