Gov. Henry McMaster said Monday he signed into law a bill allowing people with concealed weapons permits from the state to carry their guns in the open.
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A South Carolina bill letting people with concealed weapons permits carry their guns in the open is heading to Gov. Henry McMaster’s desk. The House approved the bill 83-34 Wednesday and signed off changes made by the Senate to the bill.
Governor Henry McMaster issues Executive Order limiting local mask mandates.
Governor Henry McMaster is standing by his decision to not accept any more federal unemployment aid for those who lost their jobs during the pandemic. The governor says he believes the program removes the incentive for people to go back to work.
South Carolina’s governor has signed into law a bill that would allow college athletes in the state to make money or other benefits from their names and images. The law signed Thursday allows athletes to be paid from outside organizations for autograph sessions, guest appearances, sponsorships or other events that use their name, image or likeness.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster says the state will stop participating in federal programs giving extra cash to unemployed workers amid the pandemic.
Governor Henry McMaster will speak at the Richland County Republican Party Convention Friday night. This comes as former U.S. Representative Joe Cunningham announced he’s running for governor. He will face activist Gary Votour in the Democratic Primary. The winner of that race will challenge Governor Henry McMaster in November.
At the Statehouse, the South Carolina Senate has approved the state’s roughly $10 billion budget for the next fiscal year. It includes a 2% raise for all state employees and a $1,000 raise for teachers.
