Legislative Update from Rep. Tommy Pope

Tommy Pope discusses the most pressing issues the House is working on this week before their furlough. First is the School Choice bill. He describes it as beneficial as it will give parents more choice in what is best for their children, but his mother, sister, and brother all taught in public schools, so he […]

Rep. Tommy Pope’s Legislative Update

Just getting past the budget debate, Rep. Tommy Pope discusses what is on the docket this week. There is a great deal of legislation coming through the House, since the focus last week was mainly on the budget. Some things that he feels will be of particular interest in his district is the Lake Wylie […]

Blue Alert and Tax Reform

Rep. Tommy Pope comments on tax reforms discussed in session today and is hopeful that many will be accomplished as early as next week. Rep. Pope also voices his support for the new Blue Alert bill.