Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Mississippi 3rd Congressional District in 2018 Mississippi 2018 Primary Runoff Election.
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Get StartedSupports state legislation that has made Mississippi the toughest state in the country in which to receive an abortion. Learn more
Pro-life Learn more
Supports focusing on strategic priorities associated with our state's national guard interests, particularly sustainability of adequate and appropriate levels of annual resources Learn more
Supports the President's plans to reestablish appropriate levels of defense spending (overcoming Obama-era military cuts and oversights). We must ensure our ability to deter and confront the growing threats to our country. Learn more
Believes it must be a priority of Congress to provide our troops with the tools, weapons and technology they need to complete their missions and return home safely to their families. Learn more
Believes veterans shouldn't be locked into a healthcare system that isn't working for them and they must have other options to get medical care (outside the VA system / with non-VA doctors) Learn more
Supports the 2017 Veterans Accountability Act as a great step towards increased accountability and efficiencies for all VA employees, but more steps must be taken. Learn more
Supports eliminating the mismanagement and bureaucracy that are slowing access to quality healthcare for our veterans Learn more
Supports fundamental reform within the VA so that veterans can have confidence in the VA and that their health issues will be addressed in a timely manner. Learn more
Believes the manufacturers and distributors of opioids must also be fully committed to playing a serious role in stopping this epidemic. Learn more
Supports measures that focus on getting help for those addicted to opioids, create prevention and education campaigns at local levels and support law enforcement at all levels Learn more
Opposes the Obama-era regulations of farmers via the estate tax, pushing for a minimum wage for farm workers, Waters of the US Rule, Dodd-Frank, etc. Learn more
Supports reducing the hurdles, roadblocks, and regulations small businesses must overcome when dealing with federal entities. Learn more
Believes new jobs and new business opportunities can be created if they have the right regulatory climate, tax climate, and transportation infrastructure. Learn more
Supports making our growers, farmers and others involved in ag and natural resources industries a top priority. Learn more
Believes agriculture and natural resources industries are the backbone of our state economy, particularly in Mississippi's Third District. Learn more
Supports continuous improvement of tourism and emphasize the importance of creative economy opportunities Learn more
Supports continuous improvement of workforce development Learn more
Supports state leadership in the pursuit of new jobs and investment Learn more
Supports growth of existing businesses and industries of all sizes Learn more
Supports our military and national guard bases and protecting their direct/indirect jobs and economic impact Learn more
Believes our number one priority should be retention and creation of jobs by focusing on lower taxes, an end to all Obama-era regulations Learn more
Supports working to ensure existing and future trade agreements are free and fair – allowing Mississippi businesses to thrive in a global economy Learn more
Supports reversing Obama-era regulations Learn more
Supports a greater emphasis on sustaining appropriate levels of research and development Learn more
Believes locals need to make education choices – not bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. Learn more
Believes the federal education formula is too complicated and we should block-grant dollars to states and allow states to decide how best to use resources. Learn more
Supports requiring more Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in our schools, allowing our children to be prepared for the 21st-century workforce Learn more
Opposes the Common Core Learn more
Believes states should be allowed to develop their own locally approved standards. Learn more
Supports increased flexibility in federal funding coming to the state's districts, so they can pay teachers in a more competitive manner. Learn more
Supports school choice Learn more
Believes that if trained teachers want to arm themselves for their safety and the safety of their students, the federal government should not stand in their way. Learn more
Believes we can protect the environment in much more common sense ways while still growing and developing our economy. Learn more
Supports block-granting federal appropriation dollars where appropriate to support state programs which will give state and local leaders more decision-making authority. Learn more
Supports the use of social media and other platforms to create a virtual "open door" for constituents. Learn more
Supports a program of continual communication with voters in every county so I am aware of their needs and interests. Learn more
Supports streamlining bureaucracy related to federal permitting, which slows down needed projects and increases their costs Learn more
Believes we must never give up our constitutional rights to keep and bear arms. Learn more
Supports working to find new ways to care for the mentally ill and ensure that guns are kept out of their hands Learn more
Supports strengthening coordination and compliance related to our National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Learn more
Opposes adding new gun laws rather than enforcing the laws that are on the books now Learn more
Supports concealed carry reciprocity – lawful concealed permit owners should be allowed to carry a firearm across state borders without fear of penalty Learn more
Supports health care reforms for Medicaid, Medicare, and the private insurance market that reward health care providers based on provision of value and outcomes instead of volume, increase access to information (cost and quality of providers, service, and treatment) and increase transparency, give patients more choices in health care plans. Learn more
Supports giving states more flexibility to innovate and design better Medicaid programs and removing the continual federal roadblocks in this area of needed reform Learn more
Opposes one-size-fits-all federal regulations that increase costs Learn more
Supports repealing the rest of Obamacare and starting over Learn more
Supports working to expand and improve telemedicine to ensure our rural residents have access to quality healthcare options Learn more
Supports a focus on solutions that ensure we can bring the best and brightest to the US legally Learn more
Believes border security must be part of any immigration legislation Learn more
Supports the President's position on ending chain migration and the visa lottery program Learn more
Supports securing the southern border of the US, utilizing all options including: building a new or better wall where logistically possible, using leading-edge technology to monitor the border, increased boots on the ground via border patrol agents, providing more armed boats for Rio Grande patrol, providing more air surveillance – helicopters, planes and drones, collaborating closely with state and local officials, and providing more resources to be used at border entry checkpoints Learn more
Opposes any amnesty program Learn more
Supports consistently collaboration with local and state officials to ensure federal dollars for infrastructure projects are made available in a reasonable and timely manner Learn more
Believes good roads, strong bridges, robust utilities, excellent water and sewer plus port/rail/air capacity and connectivity result in more and better jobs for Mississippi and a better quality of life for our residents Learn more
Supports encouraging adoption and making it easier for those who wish to adopt by keeping the federal adoption tax credit as permanent tax policy and working to reduce the bureaucracy and barriers related to adopting a child in the United States and abroad Learn more
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