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Gov. McMaster and S.C. General Assembly on Same Page for Education Reform

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Legislative Battle Over Medical Marijuana Ahead

Members of the S.C.  House and Senate gave Gov. Henry McMaster a number of standing ovations Wednesday night (Jan. 23rd) during his second State of The State Address.  

For the first time in years, a Republican Governor and a Republican legislature are in sync on the major issue facing the state; reforming the state’s public education system.  That is a sign that meaningful reform may be within reach during this year’s legislative session.

It appears though there may be an un-expected battle brewing at the Statehouse this session, over efforts to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes.

Russ McKinney has 30 years of experience in radio news and public affairs. He is a former broadcast news reporter in Spartanburg, Columbia and Atlanta. He served as Press Secretary to former S.C. Governor Dick Riley for two terms, and for 20 years was the chief public affairs officer for the University of South Carolina.