state named for the palmetto street found throughout south carolina, that's what republican governor henry mcmaster is a significant term for his estate of the state address, he discusses the states budget surplus as well as education investments and teacher pay raises. before becoming governor he served as lieutenant governor under nikki haley and also as the states attorney general purpose is about an hour.. >> thank you. thank you. thank you. please be seated. i appreciate everyone being here. mr. speaker, mr. president, my fellow south carolinians, we are here tonight to address successes, challenges and opportunities, but first as in prior years i would like to recognize those in uniform home we lost in the line of duty in 2023. sergeant ricky green junior of the south carolina department of corrections. deputy jacob eric solomon of richland county sheriff's office. officer matthew logan hill of the easley police department lieutenant michael charleswood of the newberry police department. specialist jason read haven south carolina national guard. firefighter james michael mueller of t