Rick Shepherd

Drug Policy

Other States like Colorado have proven that cannabis legalization is a pathway to an improved economy, an improved school system, and a reduction in crime and death.  Now that Nevada has adopted recreational cannabis I look forward to seeing similar improvements. Learn more

Environment / Energy

Ranching in Nevada requires access to grazing lands.  As a result of anthropogenic climate change we have devastated much of the previously usable grazing lands.  In an act of conservation many lands that used to be available to ranchers for grazing are now off-limits because of failing indigenous ecosystems.  The predictable response to this change has been and is increased costs associated with ranching.  Suitable grazing lands are getting farther away, fewer in number and smaller in size. Learn more

Science has proven that climate change threatens our way of life, and for many, life itself.  I will address climate change directly as the real problem that it is and We The People can be a big part of the solution. Learn more

Guns

Raise the minimum age to 21, provide instant background checks, 3-day waiting period, mandatory training, liability insurance and allow gun owners, including CCW permit holders, to have a medical marijuana license or use marijuana recreationally. Learn more

Healthcare

We will have a Single-Payer healthcare system like the rest of the developed nations have enjoyed for decades and we will treat mental health with both genuine concern and proper funding. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

If the minimum wage had kept pace with inflation it would be over $10/hour already and when we consider the productivity improvements workers have provided it should be $15/hour. Learn more

Good paying jobs are critical to the health and prosperity of Americans.  As we move towards a service-based economy we have to raise the wages for service providers to a living wage.  We must do away with Right-to-work legislation and encourage collective bargaining. Learn more