Platform

"We shine light on decisions made in darkness."

Core Policy Positions:

• Enhanced FOIA Laws: Reduce response times to 5 business days, eliminate excessive fees, and require digital-first document production
• Real-Time Budget Transparency: All government expenditures over $500 posted online within 48 hours
• Lobbying Reform: Real-time reporting of all lobbying contacts, gifts, and expenditures
• Public Meeting Standards: All meetings livestreamed with archived recordings and citizen comment periods
• Contract Transparency: All public contracts over $10,000 posted online before execution

Success Metrics:

• 95% of FOIA requests fulfilled within statutory timeframes
• 100% of public meetings accessible via livestream
• Zero tolerance for closed-door decision making on public business

"First principles. Not fringe ideas."

Core Policy Positions:

• Second Amendment Protection: Constitutional carry, elimination of gun-free zones in public buildings
• Free Speech Defense: Prohibition of speech codes on public university campuses
• Religious Liberty: Robust conscience protections for healthcare workers and business owners
• Property Rights: Strict limits on eminent domain abuse and compensation for regulatory takings
• Due Process Protection: Criminal justice reforms ensuring adequate legal representation
• Privacy Rights: Strict warrant requirements for digital surveillance

Implementation Strategy:

• Support constitutional amendment initiatives at state and federal levels
• File amicus briefs in key constitutional cases
• Create constitutional literacy programs for citizens

"South Carolina's moral bedrock is worth defending."

Core Policy Positions:

• Parental Rights: Parents are primary educators with authority over their children's education
• Religious Freedom: Protecting conscience rights and faith-based institutions
• Marriage & Family: Supporting traditional marriage and family stability policies
• Life Protection: Defending the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death
• Community Solutions: Promoting faith-based approaches to social problems

Why It Matters:

• Strong families and faith communities are the foundation of healthy society
• Government should support, not undermine, character-forming institutions
• Community-based solutions are more effective than government programs

"Good governance begins with informed citizens."

Core Policy Positions:

• Civic Education: Restore civics requirements in schools and promote citizen engagement
• Citizen Empowerment: Provide practical tools for effective public participation
• Local Engagement: Strengthen local government and community involvement
• Accountability Networks: Build citizen oversight systems across communities
• Democratic Participation: Encourage voting and meaningful civic involvement

Implementation Programs:

• Training citizens to file effective FOIA requests
• Teaching participation in public meetings
• Creating resources for understanding local government

"From water to broadband, stewardship over showmanship."

Core Policy Positions:

• Essential Infrastructure: Focus on roads, bridges, water systems, and broadband access
• Fiscal Responsibility: Evidence-based priorities and cost-effective spending
• Rural Development: Ensure infrastructure investments serve all communities fairly
• Oversight & Accountability: Monitor spending for waste and corruption
• Long-term Planning: Infrastructure decisions based on engineering, not politics

Priority Projects:

• Rural broadband expansion and digital equity
• Water infrastructure modernization
• Transportation network improvements

Policy Goals:

• Regulatory Reform: Eliminate duplicative regulations that stifle small business growth
• Tax Competitiveness: Reduce corporate tax rates and eliminate state income tax over 10 years
• Workforce Development: Align technical education with industry needs
• Rural Development: Expand broadband access and support agribusiness modernization
• Entrepreneurship: Create one-stop permitting systems and reduce startup costs

Success Metrics:

• Top 10 state ranking for business climate
• 25% reduction in regulatory compliance costs
• 50% increase in rural broadband access

Policy Goals:

• Healthcare Freedom: Expand direct primary care options and health savings accounts
• Mental Health: Integrate faith-based counseling and community support systems
• Welfare Reform: Implement work requirements with job training support
• Opioid Response: Focus on treatment, prevention, and prescription monitoring
• Rural Healthcare: Support telemedicine expansion and hospital sustainability

Core Principles:

• Healthcare choices must remain with patients and families
• Market-based solutions reduce costs and improve quality
• Community and faith-based support systems are essential

Policy Goals:

• Police Reform: Enhance training and accountability while maintaining law and order
• Sentencing Reform: Focus on violent crimes with alternatives for non-violent offenses
• Victim Rights: Strengthen protections and support services for crime victims
• Prison Reform: Emphasize rehabilitation, job training, and successful reintegration
• Drug Policy: Treat addiction as health issue while maintaining trafficking penalties

Success Metrics:

• 25% reduction in violent crime rates
• 50% reduction in recidivism through rehabilitation programs
• 90% victim satisfaction with support services

Policy Goals:

• Voter ID: Require valid photo identification for all elections with free ID provision
• Election Security: Regular audits, signature verification, and secure ballot handling
• Redistricting Reform: Transparent, objective criteria for drawing legislative districts
• Campaign Finance: Real-time disclosure of contributions and enhanced penalties
• Civic Education: Restore civics requirements and promote citizen engagement

Core Principles:

• Every legal vote must count, and illegal votes must be prevented
• Elections must be transparent, secure, and accessible
• Citizens deserve confidence in their electoral system

Policy Goals:

• Parental Authority: Parents are primary educators with full authority over children's education
• School Choice: Support homeschooling freedom, private schools, and charter schools
• Academic Focus: Prioritize literacy, mathematics, history, and civics over ideological agendas
• Teacher Excellence: Merit-based pay and professional development support
• Faith-Based Education: Protect and support religious educational institutions

Success Metrics:

• 80% of students meeting grade-level standards
• Increased school choice options in every county
• 100% protection for parental rights in education

Policy Goals:

• Property Rights: Protect farmers from excessive environmental regulations
• Water Resources: Sustainable water management protecting agricultural needs
• Conservation Incentives: Support voluntary conservation and sustainable farming
• Energy Independence: Promote domestic energy production protecting rural communities
• Food Security: Support local food systems and agricultural resilience

Core Principles:

• Farmers are the best stewards of their land
• Voluntary conservation is more effective than mandates
• Agricultural prosperity supports rural communities

Policy Goals:

• Digital Privacy: Protect citizen data from government surveillance and corporate exploitation
• Broadband Access: Eliminate barriers to rural broadband deployment and competition
• Innovation Economy: Support blockchain, cryptocurrency, and emerging technology
• Digital Government: Modernize services while protecting privacy and security
• Tech Education: Integrate practical technology skills into education

Success Metrics:

• 100% rural broadband coverage by 2030
• Leading state for cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation
• Top 5 ranking for digital government services

Policy Goals:

• Domestic Energy Production: Support natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy sources produced in South Carolina
• Grid Resilience: Modernize electrical infrastructure and ensure reliable power for businesses and families
• Energy Affordability: Keep energy costs low through market competition and regulatory reform
• Rural Energy Access: Ensure reliable electricity and propane access in rural communities
• Strategic Reserves: Maintain adequate fuel reserves for emergency situations and economic security
• Innovation Support: Encourage research and development of clean energy technologies

Implementation Strategy:

• Streamline permitting for domestic energy projects
• Eliminate barriers to energy infrastructure development
• Support energy sector workforce development programs
• Partner with utilities on grid modernization initiatives

Success Metrics:

• 75% of energy needs met by domestic production by 2035
• Energy costs 15% below national average
• 99.9% grid reliability across all communities

Policy Goals:

• Fair Competition: Prevent large corporations from using government to stifle small business competition
• Regulatory Simplification: Eliminate duplicative permits and create one-stop licensing systems
• Access to Capital: Support community banks and local lending institutions that serve small businesses
• Government Contracting: Ensure small businesses get fair opportunity to bid on public contracts
• Professional Licensing Reform: Review and eliminate unnecessary occupational licensing barriers
• Main Street Protection: Support policies that strengthen downtown business districts and local economies

Core Principles:

• Small businesses are the backbone of South Carolina's economy
• Government should level the playing field, not pick winners and losers
• Entrepreneurship and innovation drive prosperity and opportunity
• Local businesses strengthen communities and create lasting relationships

Success Metrics:

• 50% reduction in time required for business licensing
• 25% increase in small business formation annually
• 30% of government contracts awarded to small businesses

Policy Goals:

• Term Limits: Support reasonable term limits for elected officials to encourage fresh perspectives
• Succession Planning: Ensure smooth transitions of government leadership and institutional knowledge
• Long-term Budgeting: Multi-year budget planning that considers future generations
• Ethics in Public Service: Strengthen conflict-of-interest rules and post-service employment restrictions
• Institutional Integrity: Protect democratic institutions from partisan manipulation
• Citizen Representation: Ensure government reflects the values and priorities of the people, not special interests

Implementation Strategy:

• Support constitutional amendments for term limits where appropriate
• Create mandatory ethics training for all elected officials
• Establish independent oversight bodies for government accountability
• Implement citizen advisory committees for major policy decisions

Success Metrics:

• 100% compliance with ethics requirements
• Zero ethics violations by public officials
• Balanced budgets with sustainable debt levels
• Regular turnover ensuring fresh leadership

Policy Goals:

• Healthcare Access: Ensure veterans receive timely, quality healthcare through VA and private providers
• Economic Opportunity: Support veteran-owned businesses and military spouse employment
• Education Benefits: Protect and expand educational opportunities for veterans and military families
• Mental Health Support: Address PTSD, depression, and suicide prevention with comprehensive programs
• Housing Assistance: Support affordable housing programs for veterans and military families
• Military Base Support: Strengthen South Carolina's military installations and defense partnerships

Core Principles:

• Those who served our nation deserve our highest respect and support
• Military families sacrifice for our freedom and deserve comprehensive support
• Strong military presence enhances South Carolina's security and economy

Success Metrics:

• Zero veteran homelessness in South Carolina
• 90% veteran employment rate
• 50% reduction in veteran suicide rates

Policy Goals:

• Skills-Based Training: Align technical education with actual industry needs and job market demands
• Apprenticeship Programs: Expand apprenticeships in manufacturing, healthcare, and skilled trades
• Career Pathways: Create clear progression routes from education to employment to advancement
• Rural Opportunity: Ensure workforce development reaches rural communities and small towns
• Lifelong Learning: Support retraining programs for workers transitioning between industries
• Industry Partnerships: Foster collaboration between employers, schools, and training providers

Implementation Strategy:

• Partner with technical colleges on curriculum development
• Create tax incentives for businesses that provide apprenticeships
• Establish regional workforce development boards
• Support mobile training units for rural areas

Success Metrics:

• 90% job placement rate for technical training graduates
• 500% increase in registered apprenticeship programs
• Average wage increase of 25% for program participants

Policy Goals:

• Road Maintenance: Prioritize repair and maintenance of existing roads over new construction
• Rural Connectivity: Ensure rural communities have reliable transportation connections
• Port Development: Support Charleston and other ports as economic drivers
• Public Transit: Support efficient, sustainable public transportation in urban areas
• Freight Movement: Optimize freight corridors for economic competitiveness
• Aviation Infrastructure: Maintain and expand airport capacity for economic development

Funding Principles:

• User fees and gas taxes should fund transportation projects
• Public-private partnerships can leverage resources effectively
• Maintenance must be prioritized over expansion
• Rural areas deserve proportional investment

Success Metrics:

• 85% of roads rated in good or excellent condition
• 15% reduction in average commute times
• 20% increase in port cargo volume

Policy Goals:

• Affordable Housing: Increase housing supply through reduced regulations and zoning reform
• Property Rights: Protect homeowners from excessive HOA restrictions and eminent domain abuse
• First-Time Buyers: Support programs that help young families purchase their first homes
• Rural Housing: Address housing shortages in rural communities and small towns
• Historic Preservation: Balance development with preservation of South Carolina's heritage
• Community Planning: Support local control over zoning and development decisions

Market-Based Solutions:

• Reduce regulatory barriers that increase housing costs
• Support innovative housing construction methods
• Encourage mixed-income communities and diverse housing options
• Protect existing neighborhoods from inappropriate development

Success Metrics:

• 10% increase in housing supply annually
• Housing costs remain below 30% of median income
• 90% homeownership rate for families seeking to buy

Policy Goals:

• Heritage Tourism: Promote South Carolina's rich history and cultural attractions
• Natural Resources: Protect beaches, mountains, and natural areas that draw visitors
• Historic Preservation: Maintain and restore historic sites and buildings
• Rural Tourism: Develop agritourism and outdoor recreation opportunities
• Festival Support: Support local festivals and cultural events that celebrate our heritage
• Infrastructure Support: Ensure tourism areas have adequate roads, parking, and services

Economic Impact:

• Tourism creates jobs and supports local businesses
• Heritage preservation maintains property values and community character
• Natural resource protection ensures long-term economic sustainability

Success Metrics:

• 15% annual increase in tourism revenue
• 100% of major historic sites properly maintained
• 25% increase in rural tourism employment