South Carolina News Roundup: June 2025Governor Henry McMaster has announced line item vetoes for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 state budget, while celebrating that a record 80% of his executive budget proposals were included in the final version. The approved budget includes an income tax cut, full funding for armed school resource officers in every public school, teacher and law enforcement pay raises, a college tuition freeze, and investments in conservation, infrastructure, and workforce development. The governor issued only 11 vetoes this year, maintaining his collaborative relationship with the General Assembly[1][4].In a significant political development, the South Carolina Senate voted 33-8 in April to remove Republican State Treasurer Curtis Loftis from office over a $1.8 billion accounting error. The case now moves to the House, where a two-thirds majority vote would be required to officially remove him from office[5].South Carolina recently passed legislation requiring physicians to be physically present in all hospital emergency departments, a new healthcare policy that will affect medical staffing across the state[3].On the local government front, Richland County has become the first county in South Carolina to pass a hate crime ordinance, marking a notable policy development at the county level[5].In election news, Democrats successfully defended a State House seat in a recent election on June 3, with the top two finishers advancing to a runoff scheduled for June 10[2].The community of Greenville said goodbye to a historic institution when Nicholtown Presbyterian Church, which had served its African American congregation for 74 years, held its final worship service on Easter Sunday, April 20[5].Looking Ahead: South Carolina voters will be watching the June 10 runoff election to determine the final outcome of the recent State House race. The House decision on State Treasurer Loftis's potential removal remains a developing story that could reshape the state's financial leadership. Meanwhile, implementation of the new emergency department staffing requirements will impact healthcare delivery across the state in the coming months.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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