Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Missouri 7th Congressional District in 2018 Missouri 2018 General Election.
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Get Startedpeople should be allowed to love whom they wish and marry who they want to marry. Learn more
I support MONA and legislation that protects citizens equally. Learn more
We should open crisis centers in every major city that assist these people with everything from addiction counseling to the disposal of the drugs. We should also take a harder line so that doctor’s and providers follow the guidelines released by the CDC regarding the prescribing of Opioids. There needs to be a nationwide prescription drug monitor program to help in the battling of this problem as well. Learn more
Our own Federal government benefits from the great skill and industry that it has within its borders and they should be required to purchase everything it buys “Made in America” from American owned businesses. Learn more
We must reform how we provide aid for college, or we must provide free higher education to all. Learn more
It is well past time that we remind Congress that providing aid to states for education is the only way to increase the performance of schools, their students and the next generation of workers. Learn more
I promise that I will support legislation which takes into account the environmental and health impact of every policy. I promise that I will sign legislation that protects our farmers and our ability to keep our soil rich, our air clean, and our water safe. Learn more
Our own Federal government benefits from the great skill and industry that it has within its borders and they should be required to purchase everything it buys “Made in America” from American owned businesses. Learn more
The federal minimum wage is not a livable wage. An arbitrary increase in the minimum wage is not sufficient and instead we must be focused on what a livable wage has to be for our citizens. Learn more
I am a responsible gun owner--but the protection of our fellow citizens must also be a priority and I will not forget that. I support responsible gun owners and reasonable gun laws. Learn more
Internet access and high-speed access allows the people of southwest Missouri to access educational and employment opportunities that we have not had in the past. We know that it requires infrastructure and maintenance for the Ozarks to truly join the digital job market and to compete on a greater scale. Learn more
It is well past time that we remind Congress that providing aid to states for education is the only way to increase the performance of schools, their students and the next generation of workers. Learn more
If we want to strengthen Missouri families we must do that by providing a livable wage. “Right to Work” will only drive down wages that are already too low and reduce the ability of our workforce to bargain with their employers. Learn more
The federal minimum wage is not a livable wage. An arbitrary increase in the minimum wage is not sufficient and instead we must be focused on what a livable wage has to be for our citizens. Learn more
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