Health Care
- Health care costs should be transparent. The cost of procedures, facilities and medication should be clear and easily understood.
- Birth control should be easily accessible and affordable.
- Testing should be done when required but not duplicated. Previous tests should be accessible to all specialists without having to be repeated.
- Consolidation of hospitals and medical practices reduces competition and should be regulated or eliminated.
Education
- Schools and faculty should be held accountable. Failing schools are not acceptable.
- Scholarships funded by donations through dollar-for-dollar tax credits could be given to qualified students.
- Vocational training should be reintroduced to all high schools and accessible to all students.
Immigration
- The path to citizenship should be followed according to the law.
- Our national borders should be secured and protected.
- Sanctuary cities should forfeit all federal funding.
- Individuals not in this country legally who are convicted of crimes should be deported immediately.
- Abiding by our laws should be a requirement in becoming a citizen.
Second Amendment
- Background and mental health checks should be required when obtaining a weapon.
- There should be national open carry with a defined process for obtaining permits.
- Harsher penalties should be imposed for illegal possession of fire arms.
- Harsher penalties should be imposed on crimes commited with fire arms.
Other Issues
- Term limits should be in place.
- Transportation is a problem in our rapidly growing district. Improving safety and commute times will be a priority.
- The deficit needs to be reduced. Representatives should be held accountable for their spending.
- Benefits should be improved for veterans and first responders.