Candidate for Georgia State Senate - District 54 in 2018 Georgia 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedThe cost is minimal and the coverage is the same as my company-provided insurance. Eventually, all Americans will benefit from this program. This is what we need to be working toward. Learn more
From glaucoma to epilepsy, marijuana has been shown to help ease and even improve certain medical conditions. Legalizing it would reduce prescription drug costs, provide tax revenue, stimulate our economy even more, and reduce the number of trips to the doctor and hospitals. The savings potential for the average person would be huge. Learn more
Despite what Republicans say, raising the minimum wage does NOT hurt the economy. In fact, study after study has shown that raising the minimum wage actually HELPS the economy. Learn more
Wages could be increased one dollar per year until the proposed minimum is met. This gradual increase would still help workers without putting a large burden on businesses. Learn more
I support funding gun violence prevention research. The gun lobby has long stood in the way of scientific research on how gun violence affects public health, and the best objective policies to reduce it. Learn more
We must act to close gaps that allow firearm accessories to effectively convert rifles into fully automatic weapons, which have no sporting or hunting purpose. Learn more
I support universal background checks on every gun sale. Criminal background checks on firearm purchases are a quick and easy process to determine if a buyer is prohibited by federal or state law from purchasing a firearm. Learn more
And requiring gun owners to properly store their guns so that children cannot get to them, a law that is already on the books, should not be controversial. Learn more
Universal background checks should not be controversial. Keeping those with a history of domestic abuse away from weapons, a law that is already in place, should not be controversial. Preventing those with mental issues who could cause harm to themselves or others, including my own son, from owning guns should not be controversial. Learn more
Anyone who has been on a college campus knows that campus carry is not going to protect anyone from an active shooter. Learn more
I do not want to take away anyone's constitutional right to bear arms. Learn more
I support banning bump stocks Learn more
There is no good reason to continue to deny this expansion. As your senator, I will start by proposing legislation to accept the Medicaid expansion but we need to go further!, Learn more
So far, expanding Medicaid in states has meant that rural hospitals are 84% less likely to close. Learn more
We also need to work with Chattanooga, with Atlanta and with local communities to realize the high-speed rail project that has been studied now for almost 20 years. The money that this project would bring into the area could be a boon to our communities for decades to come! Learn more
As a Georgia senator, I will introduce legislation on day one to repair, rebuild and improve our infrastructure in the area. If I do not, and cannot get anything through the legislature in the two-year term of office, I will not seek re-election. Learn more
Despite what Republicans say, raising the minimum wage does NOT hurt the economy. In fact, study after study has shown that raising the minimum wage actually HELPS the economy. Learn more
Wages could be increased one dollar per year until the proposed minimum is met. This gradual increase would still help workers without putting a large burden on businesses. Learn more
I would introduce legislation to increase the minimum wage to at least $10 per hour. Learn more
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