Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives - District 82 in 2020 Tennessee General Election.
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Get StartedInvesting in education means fully funding our public schools, and making certain that our education system is equitable for all. Every single child in Tennessee deserves an opportunity to succeed, regardless of their zip code. Learn more
I will fight to make sure every Tennessean has access to healthcare because no one should lose their home because they get sick or lose their life because they can’t afford to go to the doctor. Learn more
Tennessee is one of only 14 states across the country that refused federal funds to expand Medicaid, leaving hundreds of thousands of Tennesseans without health insurance. Ten percent of Tennesseans are currently uninsured, and an average of 13 percent of residents in District 82 are currently without health insurance. Learn more
I also believe that we must increase funding for the Tennessee highway and bridge capital fund. Improving our highways would strengthen the agriculture industry across the state, including in Crockett, Haywood, and Lauderdale counties. I will always fight for our rural communities and Tennessee farmers. Learn more
For rural communities, internet access can serve as a gateway to a number of services. But, the lack of broadband access places rural communities across the state at a disadvantage when it comes to economic growth, healthcare, and education. Learn more
I believe that everyone in our state should have a chance at a stable, good paying job. Far too many hard-working Tennesseans are still struggling to provide for their families. I will focus on attracting new employers and industries to our state, especially in our rural areas, while working to ensure that all Tennesseans have the opportunity to earn a living wage for their work. Learn more
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