SC Democrats response to Governor McMaster’s State of the State Address

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Following Governor Henry McMaster’s 2025 State of the State address, Senator Margie Bright Matthews delivered a response that challenged the governor’s speech.

During Senator Matthews talked about the governor’s portrayal of the progress of the state and called for fiscal responsibility, transparency, and investment in South Carolina’s future.

“The truth is, our economy can’t be as robust as you’ve described, Governor, since our Finance Committee recently uncovered a $1.8 billion dollar discrepancy in our Treasury that ultimately led to the resignations of the Comptroller General and the Auditor,” said Senator Bright Matthews.

She highlighted the state leadership’s handling of the issue and demanded that Treasurer Curtis Loftis and Governor McMaster take accountability in the matter.

“Last year, Treasurer Loftis testified under oath that he knew where the $1.8 billion was and that it had earned over $250 million in interest. Now, they say the $1.8 billion never even existed. Imaginary money! What is the truth?”

She also touched on matters dealing with the state’s school education system.