Healthcare
Healthcare is a human right. The current political climate has made it abundantly clear that the federal government is going to neglect to address healthcare. The responsibility therefore falls on individual states. I am a supporter of a state-funded Medicare for All and have co-sponsored legislation to create such a program. Michiganders have the right to affordable, comprehensive healthcare that also prioritizes mental health. To this end, I also introduced legislation to enhance consumer protections around prescription drugs and to make them more affordable.
Healthcare is a human right. The current political climate has made it abundantly clear that the federal government is going to neglect to address healthcare. The responsibility therefore falls on individual states. I am a supporter of a state-funded Medicare for All and have co-sponsored legislation to create such a program. Michiganders have the right to affordable, comprehensive healthcare that also prioritizes mental health. To this end, I also introduced legislation to enhance consumer protections around prescription drugs and to make them more affordable.
Civil Rights
Our government needs to work to dismantle the laws currently in place that are based in systemic racism, such as mandatory minimum sentencing. Additionally, Michigan must expand the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act to extend protections to the LGBTQ+ community. During my first term in the legislature, I supported and co-sponsored legislation to expand expungement for those who had paid their debt to society and to expand ELCRA. In my current term, I was proud to introduce the ELCRA expansion myself.
Our government needs to work to dismantle the laws currently in place that are based in systemic racism, such as mandatory minimum sentencing. Additionally, Michigan must expand the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act to extend protections to the LGBTQ+ community. During my first term in the legislature, I supported and co-sponsored legislation to expand expungement for those who had paid their debt to society and to expand ELCRA. In my current term, I was proud to introduce the ELCRA expansion myself.
Roads
I believe that the key to repairing Michigan's roads is not necessarily in the repair itself, but in preventing the damage from occurring. I supported legislation that would increase overweight trucking fees, as well as close certain corporate tax loopholes, so that everyone in Michigan was paying their fair share when it came to our infrastructure.
I believe that the key to repairing Michigan's roads is not necessarily in the repair itself, but in preventing the damage from occurring. I supported legislation that would increase overweight trucking fees, as well as close certain corporate tax loopholes, so that everyone in Michigan was paying their fair share when it came to our infrastructure.
Environment
Clean water is at the forefront of the battle for the environment. I believe every Michigan family has the right to live without the fear of water contamination or air pollution of any kind. We must hold local companies and government responsible while also demanding transparency. I introduced several pieces of legislation to enable Michigan to protect its natural resources. I also co-sponsored Polluter Pay legislation, because profits cannot take priority over the safety of Michigan families.
Clean water is at the forefront of the battle for the environment. I believe every Michigan family has the right to live without the fear of water contamination or air pollution of any kind. We must hold local companies and government responsible while also demanding transparency. I introduced several pieces of legislation to enable Michigan to protect its natural resources. I also co-sponsored Polluter Pay legislation, because profits cannot take priority over the safety of Michigan families.
Education
Michigan's children deserve the very best when it comes to education. I strongly support policies that empower children and teachers, such as providing access to early education and limiting class sizes. I also know that the key to providing quality education is hiring quality teachers. Michigan must provide teachers with competitive salaries and benefits in order to ensure that our children are receiving the best possible education.
Michigan's children deserve the very best when it comes to education. I strongly support policies that empower children and teachers, such as providing access to early education and limiting class sizes. I also know that the key to providing quality education is hiring quality teachers. Michigan must provide teachers with competitive salaries and benefits in order to ensure that our children are receiving the best possible education.
Abortion Access
Abortion is healthcare, plain and simple. I introduced the Reproductive Health Act to repeal Michigan's 1931 criminal abortion ban and to expand access to abortion, contraception, and other forms of reproductive healthcare.
Abortion is healthcare, plain and simple. I introduced the Reproductive Health Act to repeal Michigan's 1931 criminal abortion ban and to expand access to abortion, contraception, and other forms of reproductive healthcare.
Elder Care
America's elder population is often neglected. The generations that came before us should never have to worry about affording care in their advanced years. I support programs that provide healthcare to senior citizens, as well as the reallocation of funds to ensure that they are not living without necessities such as medicine or medical care in order to survive.
America's elder population is often neglected. The generations that came before us should never have to worry about affording care in their advanced years. I support programs that provide healthcare to senior citizens, as well as the reallocation of funds to ensure that they are not living without necessities such as medicine or medical care in order to survive.