It was a privilege to fight for a 5% teacher pay increase in the budget. I led the fight in committee and on the floor but was unsuccessful. 14 of my fellow Republicans joined me in the effort to raise teachers’ salary by 5% but every Democrat voted for a 4%. Budget Amd. 12.

In the budget one Democrat sponsored an amendment ( no. 43) that would have cut over 30 million from the teacher pay increase and would have redirected 22.5 million of the raise to the district offices. Thankfully we were able to kill that amendment.

Great day subbing at Myrtle Beach Middle today! Dr. Christy and her staff made me feel at home and the students kept me energized. We reviewed for a state mandated test that I’m trying to eliminate. Ironic

Miss B and my 7th grade class from yesterday. It was a pleasure working with these exceptional students!

Quick reminder: since January I was the one advocating for the 5%+2.5+2.5 pay increase over 3 years. Also moving step increases up every year. For most teachers a 16% pay increase. All Dems and some Rep voted against this plan. Just to keep the record accurate.

Chanda Jefferson of Fairfield Central is named SC Teacher of the Year at last night’s Teacher of the year banquet. Chanda is a remarkable person that puts her students first! Don’t drive that BMW too fast Chanda.

Remembering D-Day

#Bravessong2

What do you call it when someone takes someone else's money openly by force? Robbery. What do you call it when a politician takes someone else's money in taxes and gives it to someone who is more likely to vote for him? Social Justice.

Lawmaker: Burden to fix failing schools on us indexjournal.com/news/lawmaker-… via Index-Journal

50 years ago today, Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins and I launched into space on a mission of enormous importance. God bless the 400,000 Americans who helped us get to the moon and back. Together, we Americans can do anything! Never forget July 16, 1969! #Apollo50

Those stakes are a bit high-the back row is closest to the coffee machine and the bathroom

Higher Education was once the way out of poverty, now it has become a way into poverty-interesting theme for this article. An Unlimited Supply Of Borrowed Cash Is Destroying Higher Education thefederalist.com/2019/12/27/how…

The Story Behind Cats’ Very Intense Cat School-Perhaps this is the end of western civilization. vulture.com/2019/12/the-st…

The problem of teacher shortage in SC is improving, especially when compared to other states, but we must continue to elevate the profession to recruit the highest quality teacher candidates.postandcourier.com/opinion/editor… via The Post and Courier

Sen. Hembree, Chair of Senate Education Committee has #heartfelt message for #Classof2020. He says, “What you have done makes us so proud... We wish you the very best in the next step in your life.” #DecisionDay2020 #SCTweets #TeamSC #Graduation

124th General Assembly convened in 3 days. My goals: 1) END COVID 2) BACK TO SCHOOL 3) BACK TO WORK 4) BACK TO NORMAL

GOP State Senator Greg Hembree writes that SC school boards have the money and legal authority to carry out a mask mandate without violating state law. | Opinion trib.al/Z2g2a5b

'That’s the sort of thing you expect to hear during a recession — not when lawmakers have more new revenue than ever. We’re hearing it now because the Senate decided to cut taxes before it figured out how much it needed to fund the essentials.' postandcourier.com/opinion/editor…

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