Paul E. Davis

Drug Policy

I will work to grant greater coordination among local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to track and break the commercial markets supporting drug trade. Learn more

I will work to support the in-school and after-school programs to help children develop the skills needed to avoid addiction. Learn more

I will work to enhance programs that treat the addicted. These efforts include our fine Drug Courts and community-based treatment centers. I will fight for Mental Health Parity, after school programming, and job enrichment. Learn more

Education

We need to change our student financial aid policy from one that allows banks to charge high interest rates to one that invests in our students’ future. We need to provide debt forgiveness for students entering critical occupations and willing to work in economically distressed areas. Learn more

We also need to provide equal support for students entering colleges and universities, community colleges, and trade and vocational schools. Learn more

We need to listen to our teachers to learn how best to support public education. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

I will revise the Appalachian Regional Commission budget and mission to provided development grants to allow local communities to develop new sources of commerce. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

I will revise Federal labor laws to ensure full-time employment that provides a fair wage and access to affordable care. Learn more

I will work to provide incentives for corporations that expand to Appalachia, hire veterans, provide job training, and support family and catastrophic leave. Learn more

I will work to bring emerging commercial opportunities for West Virginia, including the aeronautics industry, alternative energy, cybersecurity, and the rehabilitation of exhausted mines and innovations in farming technologies. Learn more