COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– A conference committee has reached an agreement on the 2026-2027 state budget. SC lawmakers missed a key budget deadline earlier this month, leaving the state without a finalized spending plan for the new year. Earlier this year (2026), lawmakers approved a temporary fun ding measure that allows government agencies to continue operating under current spending levels until a new budget is approved. The budget will now be considered by both the House and Senate. If approved it will be sent to the governor for consideration. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State Tags: SC law, SC lawmakers, SC politics, SC State House, SC Statehouse ...read more read less