| Executive budget focuses on small businesses, education S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster’s 2021-2022 budget also calls for investments in broadband expansion, workforce training and law enforcement and would allocate $500 million to the state’s reserve fund. SCBIO 2021 conference set for Feb. 16-17 The online conference, featuring national speakers and award presentations, will address how South Carolina’s $12 billion life science industry can recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration is available online. | 