Gov. Henry McMaster unveils 2026-27 executive budget

McMaster reveals 21 vetoes to South Carolina state budget

The legality of my executive order prohibiting taxpayer dollars from being used to fund abortion providers like Planned Parenthood has been affirmed by the highest court in the land. We stand for the right to life, and we will always do whatever is necessary to protect it. | Henry McMaster

Our future economic prosperity requires us to have abundant and affordable energy. We must begin exploring advanced energy technologies, remove barriers to our ability to receive and utilize natural gas and prepare for a future driven by nuclear power generation. | Henry McMaster

Educating our children is our most important duty. In the last 8 years, we’ve raised minimum starting teacher salaries by 56% – placing us higher than North Carolina and Georgia. But we can’t stop now. Let’s raise it to $50,000 this year – not next. Our future depends on it. | Henry McMaster