US EditionGovernor McMaster holds final State of the State address Wednesday
Gov. McMaster proposes $1.1 billion for roads, teacher pay raises to $50,500, and tax rate cuts to sustain growth amid population pressures, highlighting 30% 4K enrollment rise.
- On Wednesday, Gov. Henry McMaster delivered the 2026 State of the State at the South Carolina State House, urging $1.1 billion in surplus funds for SCDOT to keep construction on schedule.
- Infrastructure, economic growth and education dominated State House discussion over the past year as McMaster highlighted state economic and population growth and a 'superior fiscal shape' to use surplus funds.
- He proposed boosting teacher pay, asking lawmakers to raise starting teacher salary to just above $50,000, increasing it this year from $48,500 to $50,500.
- Representative Jermaine Johnson answered the address with a Democratic response, pointing to South Carolina's poor roads, 43rd education ranking, and sixth highest homicide rate to challenge Governor McMaster's claims.
- Looking to the future, McMaster urged continued investment in first responders and land conservation efforts, with almost 400,000 acres preserved, including 62,000 acres last year.
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Gov. McMaster's final State of the State address
(WSAV) — South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster delivered his final State of the State Address Wednesday night. Gov. McMaster has served as governor of the Palmetto state since 2017. State Representative Jermaine Johnson delivered the Democratic response following the State of the State address.
McMaster looks ahead 100 years in final State of the State address
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTW) -- South Carolina's longest-serving governor used his final State of the State address to emphasize how its rich past is connected to what he sees as an even brighter future. "Ours is a state of commerce, conservation and consequence. We know that our prosperity depends on our economic strength, educational excellence and [...]
Gov. McMaster says 'the best is yet to come' in SC • SC Daily Gazette
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster gives his State of the State to a joint session of the Legislature on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 at the Statehouse in Columbia, SC. (Mary Ann Chastain/Special to the SC Daily Gazette)COLUMBIA — Gov. Henry McMaster in his final State of the State address Wednesday urged legislators to stay the course to keep South Carolina thriving. South Carolina’s longest-serving governor used his ninth speech to the General Ass…
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