Issue Position: COVID-19

Issue Position

Senator Malloy has been a leader in trying to carve out a reasonable, safe path forward from COVID-19 for our state governor McMaster appointed Senator Malloy to serve on accelerateSC, Senator Malloy also serves on ReopenSC - a committee comprised of Senators who have sought to come up with legislation to implement the accelerateSC recommendations. His leadership on both of these committees will be vital to expanding broadband throughout the state to underserved communities, expanding Medicaid to provide medical care to our less fortunate neighbors, and compensating our front-line workers stricken with COVID-19 while working to keep our State afloat during the pandemic.

The COVID-19 Pandemic has exposed gaping holes in our state's public health system one of the most troubling things that have come to light is the disproportionate effect the pandemic has had on people of color. The best way to address this disparity is for South Carolina to finally expand Medicaid coverage. Senator Malloy has known for a long time - that expanding Medicaid saves lives today and saves money in the long run - is an inescapable truth that opponents of expansion can no longer ignore.

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