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Forum on Politics and Policy

Last week, Congressman Trey Gowdy and I had the pleasure of participating in the final installment of Winthrop University’s Palmetto Focus: A Series on the Issues in South Carolina. The event was hosted by the John C. West Forum on Politics and Policy, which is committed to promoting civic engagement and raising issues important to South Carolinians. This installment at Winthrop University centered on race and economic opportunity. We were able to answer several questions from the audience and explain our respective stances on a variety of issues.

One of the bills I discussed was my Investing in Opportunity Act, which I believe has the potential to lift many Americans out of poverty. The legislation seeks to help many folks living paycheck-to-paycheck, and will reinvest private sector dollars back into helping everyday Americans improve their quality of life. Our most vulnerable communities across the country lack opportunities, investment potential, and tangible growth. Businesses are closing and we are facing a shortage of entrepreneurs. We want to revolutionize how we help some of our most financially distressed neighborhoods and this bill will put us on the right path.

School Choice for Military Families

I believe education is the closest thing to magic. My CHOICE Act seeks to let parents of children with special needs, military families, and low-income households decide what’s best for their individual child’s needs. I have personally experienced the power of education in my life, and I am confident if our most vulnerable children see the light, they will move in that direction — and that is good news for kids who grew up like me.

Last week, I was interviewed by Denisha Merriweather about school choice. Denisha is a beneficiary of school choice and attributes much of her success to the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship program, which allowed her to get a quality education.

You can listen to me explain my stance on School Choice here.

Ashley Ridge High School

Each month, I make it a priority to visit one school in South Carolina and talk to students about what I have learned throughout my life. The students’ enthusiasm for life and their drive to succeed never ceases to amaze me.

Last week, I was afforded the opportunity to visit a 12th grade American Government class at Ashley Ridge High School in Summerville. The seniors were eager to learn about what is going on in our government today and what they could do to make a difference. Their obvious concern for our country’s future only reinforced my belief that our future is in good hands.

Tim