Text of Gov. Haley's State of the State address
The text of Gov. Nikki Haley's State of the State address Wednesday as prepared.
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Democrats response to State of the State address
Democrats selected Jill Moylan to give the party's response to South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's State of the State address Wednesday. Moylan is the owner of Home Advantage Realty and lives in Columbia She grew up in Chester County and is a graduate of Presbyterian College with a master's degree from the University of South Carolina. Here is the text of her speech as prepared:
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