What you need to know about SC Gov. McMaster's Executive Budget

South Carolina lawmakers return to the State House on Tuesday to kick off the 2025-2026 legislative session, and Gov. Henry McMaster on Monday unveiled his $41.6 billion executive budget for the upcoming fiscal year.The Governor's spending plan includes raises for teachers, an accelerated income tax cut, and substantial disaster relief funding for those impacted by Hurricane Helene.“If we're going to educate our children, if South Carolina's future is going to be bright, as fast as things change, we must have educated young people,” McMaster said.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/south-carolina-politics/sc-governor-executive-budget-2025/101-1a28deba-2371-494f-9ae5-cf7aa0a5c36a WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.