Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives - District 65 in 2020 Michigan General Election.
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Get StartedNancy also believes that access to reproductive healthcare includes the ability to access abortion. Therefore, she will seek to repeal some of the state’s most restrictive abortion laws, including Michigan’s notorious “rape insurance” law. She will also seek to repeal the state’s pre-Roe abortion ban, which remains on the books. Learn more
Unfortunately, state mandates often require students to take high-level courses that aren't relevant to them. This is demoralizing to students, driving them away from public schools to avoid these requirements. She believes that this one-size-fits-all approach should be overhauled. Learn more
She accepts the scientific consensus that climate change is real and demands a decisive response at all levels of government. As your state representative, Nancy will work to counteract climate change by proposing legislation to increase Michigan's renewable energy standard to 50% by 2030. Learn more
Also, to protect our waterways and the Great Lakes, Nancy will work to ensure safety of oil and gas pipelines. Learn more
Additionally, Nancy will support a range of policies and projects that reduce carbon emissions, encouraging the state and local governments to transition to all-electric vehicle fleets, investing in EV charging infrastructure, and expanding access to mass transit. Learn more
Nancy will support legislation to promote gun safety, such as closing the “gun show loophole” and requiring gun owners to adhere to safe storage practices. Learn more
She will support efforts to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable, punish ‘pain clinics’ that engage in predatory prescribing practices, and increase access to treatment. Learn more
To reduce the impact of heavy trucks on our infrastructure, she will support efforts to reduce the state’s maximum weight limit for trucks, which is currently twice the federal standard. Learn more
Finally, Nancy believes we must rebuild our infrastructure in a way that is environmentally sustainable. Therefore, she will support efforts to increase investment in mass transit and cycling infrastructure. Learn more
Nancy Smith recognizes the important role of unions in building the middle class, working for higher pay, better benefits, and safer workplaces. Learn more
Nancy also understands the important role of paid sick leave in safeguarding public health, and, as your state representative, she will support efforts to expand Michigan’s mandatory paid sick leave law. Learn more
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