Despite crazy political times— concluded 2026 with two more bills I sponsored on the Governor’s desk set to become law AND millions more secured for downtown Columbia. $ includes the final portion of the 5 million state funding I secured for upcoming Devine St road project.
If you are 21 and want to have a THC non alcoholic drink or “gummie” that is your freedom of choice & right. I urge my colleagues to regulate but do not ban!
In this new era of college athletics — as fans we need to start asking what did our team spend on NIL versus the other team before forming an opinion on a Coaches performance.
Secured 5 million for the parking garage with former Senator Harpootlian in the 2024-2025 budget for the parking garage component of this project that will bring unprecedented foot traffic to five points daily.
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Transparency with NIL deals would have to be done at the Federal level to apply to everyone. Let’s not disadvantage SC Universities by requiring disclosure when other States do not! By not changing the law we allow our Schools to be at a recruiting & roster retention disadvantage
Hospital association told our Judiciary Committee today the “Big Beautiful Bill” once fully implemented will cost South Carolina hospitals 2 Billion annually.
Today’s ribbon cutting for the 5 Points/Harden St & S. Main Street pedestrian road projects was years in the works. Making our city more walkable and bikeable is a quality of life issue. More is on the way!
S. Main Street project nearing completion— 5 Points will be complete soon. A more walkable - bikeable pedestrian friendly Columbia taking shape. More to come. #District72
Saddened by the horrific news in Minnesota. Political violence must not be tolerated. People from different backgrounds & beliefs can come together to solve problems which is the foundation of Democracy. 1/2
We need elected officials that do not fuel hate & animosity. Outrage news/media/entertainment coupled with national intelligence saying foreign adversaries have a machine using the internet/social media to influence elections & keep our nation at odds is a dangerous cocktail. 2/2