MASK MANDATE OR NOT? Politicians disagree on state law ahead of next week’s first day of school
Mask mandate or not? Politicians disagree on state law ahead of next week’s first day of school
Governor Henry McMaster
South Carolina gov gets anti-abortion org’s 1st 2022 backing
By Meg Kinnard
A leading anti-abortion group has picked South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster as its first gubernatorial endorsement in next year’s elections, part of a broader strategy to seed top state jobs with abortion opponents as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to give states more power over the issue.
Governor and Columbia residents react to increase in COVID cases
“It’s free. It’s convenient. The lines are not like they used to be. You can get in and get out,” McMaster said at a press conference Monday. “Go ahead and make your decision.”
Governor McMaster: Masking children to protect adults is the wrong thing to do
Governor Henry McMaster held a news conference to update the state’s response to COVID-19. McMaster began by encouraging people to make the decision to get vaccinated if they want to, pointing out how readily available the vaccine is. Despite acknowledging the threat the Delta variant poses, McMaster says he refuses to shut the state down or require masks in school.
City of Columbia’s passing of school mask mandate sparks debate
Governor Henry McMaster’s office has been very clear that any mask mandate in schools goes against state law. Mayor Steve Benjamin says his mandate of masks in elementary and middle schools does not violate state law since the city plans to provide the masks. Yet some parents are not happy with the decision.
Governor’s Office releases statement after Columbia City Council approves state of emergency
Governor’s Office responds after Columbia City Council approves state of emergency.
State officials announce extension of emergency SNAP benefits
Governor Henry McMaster and Department of Social Services Director Michael Leach announced that they extended the deadline for emergency supplements for the state’s elderly, young and at-risk population enrolled in SNAP.
Governor McMaster leading group filing a brief asking the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade
Governor McMaster announced that he is leading a coalition of 11 other governors urging the Supreme Court to overturn their previous decisions in multiple landmark cases regarding abortion.
Governor McMaster signs bill to help protect vulnerable adults from scammers
Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill designed to prevent the elderly and other vulnerable adults from falling prey to scammers.
Gov. McMaster presents 2021 SC Historic Preservation Awards
Governor Henry McMaster presented the 2021 South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards.
