| Dear Friend,
Welcome back to my Week in Review newsletter. Please remember to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube for regular updates on how I am serving the people of South Carolina! Celebrating South Carolina I’m proud to serve the great state of South Carolina. It’s an honor to represent a state that respects law enforcement, believes in the dignity of work, and stands for the power of faith. This week, I’m proud to highlight how South Carolinians are finding common ground in shared values and creating a brighter future for the Palmetto State. Supporting law enforcement is key to combating crime and protecting our families. South Carolina’s new fentanyl law recently went into effect—classifying fentanyl trafficking as a felony, and sentencing violators with up to 40 years in prison. This week, Lexington County law enforcement charged two fentanyl traffickers under the strengthened drug law. I’m thankful for the work our law enforcement does to protect our communities, and I’ll always fight to give them the tools they need to target crime. That’s why this year I’ve worked to pass my FEND Off Fentanyl Act. Signing this legislation into law would be a step towards ending the fentanyl crisis by targeting the Mexican cartels and Chinese suppliers that funnel this poison into our communities. The dignity of work is something my mama taught me early, and at the Sumter Continental Tire plant, employees still believe in taking pride in a job well done. Informa Tech recently named them the 2023 Tier 1 Supplier of the Year, honoring the tire plant as the industry’s top performing supplier. In Saluda, South Carolina, local Joseph McQuaide noticed a shortage of fresh food options for his community. Instead of letting it discourage him, Joseph rolled up his sleeves and got to work. By starting the first farmer’s market in Saluda, he turned an obstacle into an opportunity, fueling his community. While we back our police officers and believe in the power of work, our faith in God is what grounds South Carolina. Anderson County students started a new school year off with a prayer at T.L. Hanna High. These students prayed for their community and the year ahead, living out their calling to be salt and light. In Greenville South Carolina, the St. Francis Health System celebrated Sister Brogan for her 71 years of service to patients. Matthew 25 reminds us to take care of the weak and hurting, a calling Sister Brogan has taken to heart as a faithful gospel presence to all in need. From the Lowcountry, to the Upstate, South Carolinians are celebrating faith, fueling economic growth, and protecting our communities. These aren’t just South Carolina’s values—they are American values. I believe our nation’s best days are ahead of us as long as we keep coming together and spreading the goodness of America.
Sincerely, | 