Issue Position: Roads & Economy

Issue Position

Infrastructure (roads, bridges, and highways), jobs and the economy are all issues that cannot be separated. Roads are vital to our safety. They also drive industry and jobs to an area, particularly one like ours that relies so heavily on tourism. The ability for visitors to easily come and stay makes a real difference in our day-to-day lives.

As a Senator, I've been working to improve our vital infrastructure in Horry County. We've been working hard at the county level and even developed our own local "Ride Plan." Finally, State government has started to address this important need. The Senate has passed a massive reform bill to restructure the Department of Transportation in a way that helps dollars get directly to the most important roads projects. I'm proud to say this year I worked hard to secure 4 billion dollars for our roads, bridges and highways without raising taxes.

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