News & Policy Positions

A collection of news and information to assist you and your family in responding to the COVID-19 threat.

"May you live in interesting times." There is some dispute over the origin of this particular saying but, dispute or not, we are here. The coronavirus which has been active in China over the last month

This edition is a little longer than most, but there's a lot to cover. Particularly as it relates to the lengthy fight to continue improving education for all children, parents, teachers, and administrators in South Carolina! Despite eight weeks of delay designed to preserve the status quo, the Senate was able to pass an education reform proposal...

Harvey S. Peeler, Jr., President of the South Carolina Senate, this week named Senator Sean Bennett, R-Dorchester, to two national committees focused on fiscal and budgetary policy.

The South Carolina General Assembly returned to session this week. While the first week was consumed by organizational efforts and inaugural events for Governor Henry McMaster, there are many important issues facing our state. Lets take a look at some of the larger issues on tap for this year’s session.

We have amazing teachers working tirelessly across this state to improve educational opportunities for our children. Still, we are failing too many of our next generation. YES on Amendment 1 will elevate the importance of education