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Get StartedTarget Violent Offenders: We must be relentless in prosecuting violent crime and protect our most vulnerable citizens such as our children and elderly. Learn more
Support Law Enforcement: Providing our officers with the training and resources they need to keep of streets safe. Learn more
Address Root Causes: Mental Health is one of my core priorities, we will strive to break the cycle of recidivism and stop crime before it starts. Learn more
:Rural Tennessee Deserves Better: In many of our rural counties, "school choice" is an empty promise because there are simply no private schools nearby. Vouchers drain money from the local schools that serve as the heartbeat of these communities. Learn more
Support for Students with Disabilites: Private schools are not required to provide the same services or legal protections for students with disabilities that public schol are. For a family with a special need child, a voucher if often not a "choice" at all, but it's a guarntee of lack of support. Learn more
Fiscal Responsibility vs Subsidies: Taxpayer dollars should be used to lift up all students. Currently, the majority of voucher funds are being used to subsidize tuition for families who were already enolled in private schools. As mentioned above, this is the Robin Hood mentality in reverse, taking from the public system to bendfit the wealthy. Learn more
Education: Understanding how to effectively allocate resources to empower teachers and improve student outcomes. Learn more
I will continue to prioritize literacy and push for vocational training. Whether a student is headed for a university or a skilled trade, a Tennessee diploma must represent a mastery of skills needed to lead a productive life. Learn more
Launching the "Tennessee Home Uplift" Initiative. We will expand state partnerships to weatherize home in our most burdened zip codes. By sealing drafts and upgrading old HVAC unites, we can lower a family's power bill by 20-30% permanently. Learn more
We must protect the land that feeds us and the people who tend it. Tennessee Always means protecting our rural roots. Learn more
Seeking Accountability at the TVA: I will use the governor's office to pursue a seat at the table during TVA planning processes. I will advocate for board appointees who prioritize ratepayer protection over corporate expansion, ensuring that the "least cost" mission of the TVA is upheld. Learn more
Strengthening Farmland Preservation: Expanding the Farmland Perservation Fund to give farmers a real financial alterantive to selling to developers. Learn more
Transform schools into centers of support. Over 70% of children who receive mental health care do so at school. Yet, Tennessee's ratio of school psychologist to students is roughly 1 to 2,400, far below the recommended ratio to 1 to 500. Learn more
Expanding Mental Health Access: Integrating behavioral health into rural primary care so that help is available in the community, not just distant cities. Learn more
Rural Mental Health Initiative: Deploying specialized mobile crisis units and telehealth resources specifically desinged for the unique stressors of the farming community. Learn more
Breaking the cycle of poverty and crime. We need to shift our focus from strictly punitive measures and addressing the "root causes" stressors that create negative environments. Learn more
Mental Health: Recognizing the critical need for well-supported, community-based systems that address crisis and support student development. Learn more
Rural Infrastructure Strains: Over 650 miles of rural interstates remain in their original two-lane configuration, despite a projected 54% increase in truck tonnage over the next 25 years. Furthermore, rural roads remain significantly more dangerous, with fatality rates more than double those of other roads. Learn more
Cutting the Tax on Essentials: I will propose a state sales tax holiday or permanent reduction on energy-efficient home repairs and appliances, making it easier for middle class families to lower their energy cost. Learn more
Financial Stewardship: Believing that expertise in institutional management is necessary to manage state budgets responsibly and stay within our means. Learn more
Reducing Input Burdens: Seeking state-level tax relief on essential agriculural inputs to help offset national inflation. Learn more
Investing in the Rural Workforce: Offering aggressive incentives for medical students nurses who commit to serving in our underserved counites. Learn more
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