Candidate for North Carolina Lieutenant Governor in 2020 North Carolina Primary Election.
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Get StartedThe time has come to let North Carolinians decide for themselves whether to have controlled access to cannabis. Learn more
To bring jobs to our rural communities, let’s require that 90% of all cannabis sold in ABC stores be grown in North Carolina. This will ensure jobs stay in our rural communities. Learn more
I do believe there’s a place for a limited number of charter schools in North Carolina. They could function as a pre-professional alternative that’s held accountable for preparing students to join the skilled workforce. College is not for everyone and charter schools could help this niche invaluably. Learn more
So, we should also consider raising teacher pay to incentivize quality future educators while hiring more teacher aids for a sound pupil-instructor ratio. Learn more
There is no place for a voucher system in North Carolina. The state’s educational system cannot be thought of as a market in which students are ‘buyers.’. Learn more
Projected sea level elevation could result in the loss of land along the low lying Coastal Plain, forcing residents to leave homes and jobs. Storms will intensify as the climate warms, increasing the chances of flash flooding and home destruction across the state. Learn more
Enlarging Medicaid’s reach increases the availability of urgent care and retail clinics. Additionally, it allows safety net institutions to remain in practice consequent of large decreases in uncompensated care by uninsured patients. Learn more
Physicians can be attracted to low density areas by higher salaries and better working hours, and communities should start programs that encourage local students to pursue careers in healthcare. Unfortunately, not only is there a lack of funding, but there is also a lack of coordination between local organizations and state operations. Learn more
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