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Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency and activated the state's emergency operations plan to mobilize resources, potentially deploying the National Guard, as a winter storm threatens South Carolina; residents are urged to prepare and follow weather advisories.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster discusses the future of the GOP, emphasizing the need for the party to focus on issues that matter to the American people and to communicate their message effectively. He highlights the importance of unity within the party and the need to address concerns such as immigration, national security, and economic growth.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster celebrates a South Carolina Supreme Court ruling upholding the state's Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act, calling it a victory for the sanctity of life. The ruling declared the law constitutional and lifted an injunction that had blocked its enforcement. The state's high court had previously found the 2021 version of the bill unconstitutional, leading to revisions by the General Assembly. The new law generally prohibits abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, with limited exceptions for the health of the mother, fatal fetal anomalies, rape, and incest.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is facing backlash from state Democrats for a remark he made at a Republican Party event, saying "I look forward to the day that Democrats are so rare, we have to hunt them with dogs." Democrats are calling for an apology and a retraction of the "racially-tinged dog whistle," while the governor's spokesperson defended the comment as a light-hearted joke. This is not the first time McMaster has referred to Democrats as "dogs."