Straight Talk & Integrity
Opinion: The COVID-19 pandemic shows why South Carolina needs to expand Medicaid coverage
Black women are dying during childbirth. A new Mass. commission aims to find out why.
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“Even with the best institutions in the world right here in the Commonwealth, maternal mortality is still a public health crisis that impacts all women, but particularly Black women."
Such a terrifying situation for this bus driver, our children and entire community. Thankful for the safety of all involved.
'We probably wouldn't be here:' Child on hijacked bus says driver saved them
wach.com
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WACH) -- Thursday was a terrifying day for 18 elementary school children, their bus driver, parents and the Richland County community after a school bus was hijacked by a man with an assault rifle. Ke'aundre James, who rides the bus every day, said it started off as a normal sch...
The pass three days were very rewarding. My colleagues @jesica_mackey @Overture4RCSC @derrekforsc @Kambrell @ivorythigpen Sen. John Scott and I collaborated w/ @MUSChealth to vaccinate @richlandcountysc citizens who live in northeast Columbia. #Grateful #HereToServe
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Her name is Krystle Matthews and @kmforsenate on ActBlue would be grateful for your help. Tell a friend. https://twitter.com/minhtngo/status/1387599155850219520
The S.C. House overwhelmingly approves legislation that would allow college athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness by a 103-15 vote. Cursory third reading needed before it heads to @henrymcmaster.
ICYMI:
https://www.postandcourier.com/columbia/some-sc-lawmakers-want-college-athletes-to-profit-off-their-names-heres-why/article_8d8f8b92-a208-11eb-b05e-0f330fe3a776.html
- Educational Equity
- Fight to increase teacher salaries
- Reduce classroom size
- Increase per pupil spending
- Work to increase minimum wage
- Provide constituent services and regular legislative updates
- Develop public and private partnerships
- Ensure repair of bridges and roads
- Work to attract jobs o Support entrepreneurship and encourage residents to start businesses
- Ensure that SCE&G/ Santee Cooper/ co-operatives customers receive the best rates and are protected with better energy policy
- Evaluate disproportionate sentencing guidelines o Foster safe communities
- Fight to repeal “Stop and Frisk” warrantless searches
- Increase funding for police body cameras to protect citizens and law enforcement officers
- Protect our hospitals
- Encourage primary care
- Work to expand Medicaid
