McMaster for Governor Tonight I was honored to deliver the State of the State
address, highlighting the opportunities ahead for South Carolina.
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John,
Tonight I was honored to deliver the State of the State address, highlighting
the opportunities ahead and outlining a groundbreaking agenda to realize our
bright future.
With a focus on increased transparency for taxpayers' hard-earned dollars,
meaningful education reform, preservation of South Carolina's natural
resources, and workforce opportunities for everyone, the best is yet to come.
South Carolina is in the strongest fiscal shape ever. We have the largest
budget surplus, the largest rainy day reserve, and the lowest debt in our
history. These milestones were no accident. By utilizing conservative policies
and freezing government spending in 2020, we avoided cutting services, raising
taxes, and borrowing money. Now, I am prepared to put more money in the pockets
of our people by working to sign an income tax cut into law.
Some accomplishments over the past few years include:
* Reduced the state unemployment rate from 5.6% in November 2020 to 3.7% in
November 2021
* Created over $17 billion in new capitol investment since January of 2017
* Increased 4K enrollment by 47%
* Increased our state's economic output (GDP) 10% during the Covid-19
Pandemic and 26% over the last 5 years One of the best ways to invest in the
state's economy is through its people. After a successful launch to the
Workforce Scholarships for the Future program, over 5,000 South Carolinians
have been retained and employed. In addition, my office has launched an
innovative job-seeking approach using technology to connect the workforce with
even more opportunities in 2022.
Under conservative leadership, South Carolina is successfully competing in
the global economy like never before and setting our people up for long-term
success.
Reaching new heights takes teamwork. So, let us seize this moment by thinking
big, by being bold and confident, and by making transformative investments. In
this way, I believe we will set our State on a course that will provide the
opportunity for prosperity, success, and happiness for generations of South
Carolinians.
Sincerely,
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Henry McMaster
Governor of South Carolina
PAID FOR BY MCMASTER-EVETTE '22
PO BOX 2459
MT. PLEASANT SC 29465
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