Gov. McMaster to discuss vetoes of $15 billion state budget

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster will discuss his vetoes in the $15 billion state budget at 1 p.m. Mon, Aug. 17.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster answers questions about the 2024 General Assembly’s session at a news conference on Monday, May 13, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)

Last week, the General Assembly passed the 2026 – 2027 budget which includes around $90 million to raise the starting salary for teachers to over $50,000, and $29 million for an in-state college tuition freeze.

Other funds go towards lowering the state income tax, providing property tax relief, a 2% pay raise for state employees, and improving the roads.