SC Senator for Horry and Dillon Counties

Joined January 2012
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'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/e…
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124th General Assembly convened in 3 days. My goals: 1) END COVID 2) BACK TO SCHOOL 3) BACK TO WORK 4) BACK TO NORMAL
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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
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Those stakes are a bit high-the back row is closest to the coffee machine and the bathroom
Cardinals v Braves, Game 5 - @GregHembree v @BennettSCSenate - loser leaves the back row after throat-slash gesture from the winner.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Miss B and my 7th grade class from yesterday. It was a pleasure working with these exceptional students!
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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
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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.
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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.
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