$15 billion state budget passed
The South Carolina General Assembly passed the 2026-2027, $15 billion state budget.
Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster
SC lawmakers to continue special session called by governor
SC lawmakers reconvened for a special session Friday morning, May 15, 2026, after Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order.
Ethics Commission Orders McMaster to Repay $73K
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster has been ordered to repay $73,000 in excessive campaign contributions collected after his loss in the 2010 governor’s race. Media outlets report the South Carolina Ethics Commission on Wednesday also fined McMaster $5,100. McMaster’s attorney said during a hearing last September that while McMaster violated the law, he did so unintentionally. A…
