STATE OF THE STATE: Gov. McMaster plans ‘bold’ investments in South Carolina’s future
In addition to the income tax cuts and increase to the state’s rainy day fund, McMaster proposes investments in several industries.
Governor Henry McMaster
‘Bold’ likely the theme at South Carolina State of the State
Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to say South Carolina needs to be bold and seize opportunities created by billions of additional dollars in the budget in his State of the State speech on Wednesday.
S. Carolina governor prepares for State of the State speech
McMaster will speak to both senators and representatives in the South Carolina House chamber Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Governor McMaster declares State of Emergency as winter weather is expected in the state
With winter weather predicted in the Palmetto State this weekend, Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency.
Governor McMaster receives COVID-19 booster
Governor Henry McMaster received his COVID-19 booster shot Tuesday afternoon.
PROPOSED BUDGET: Governor plans investments in future of South Carolina using budget surplus and federal funds
While the governor’s budget featured a lot of spending, he began by mentioning the money that will not be spent. McMaster proposed $500 million for the state’s rainy day fund.
Familiar tax cuts, new bonuses in SC governor’s budget
By Jeffrey Collins
Gov. Henry McMaster’s suggestion for how South Carolina spends billions of extra dollars contains some familiar requests he hasn’t got in his five years in office, like cutting income taxes. But the governor is sprinkling in some new proposals, such as $2,000 bonuses for school bus drivers, $3 million to expand election audits and $100 million to South Carolina’s aging health lab.
SC governor proposes overhaul to school funding formula
South Carolina’s governor is proposing a simplification of the formula the state uses to pay its portion for public schools.
McMaster names lawyer to chair South Carolina’s health board
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named a Columbia-area attorney to become the next chair of the state’s health board.
Warren won’t test McMaster with South Carolina gov rematch
Multimillionaire businessman John Warren has opted not to challenge South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to a rematch of their 2018 GOP primary face-off.
