Candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates - District 58 in 2018 West Virginia 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedRecovering addicts also need good jobs and job training so that when they complete treatment they don't return to the same environment that led to drug use in the first place. Learn more
To get those resources, which do not exist at this time, we will need the West Virginia Economic Disaster Recovery Plan. Learn more
A great deal more resources for treatments of all kinds must be made available. Learn more
Make BIG PHARMA pay and use the fines to implement policies. Learn more
Legalization of recreational marijuana. Learn more
Increase the severance tax on natural gas from 5% to 15% would raise an additional $188 million in state revenue. Learn more
adopt a renewable energy portfolio standard (RPS) - which requires a set percentage of retail or total electric generation be met with renewable energy sources – and adopt an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS)– which requires state agencies or utilities to develop programs to implement energy efficiency improvements. Learn more
Legalization of recreational marijuana. Learn more
provide support to businesses so they can survive past the start-up phase, and to other programs that provide entrepreneurship training. Learn more
Increase child care assistance to working families. Learn more
Push for a higher minimum wage, $15 Learn more
Enact a refundable 15% Earned Income Tax Credit which would immediately put hundreds of dollars of extra money in people’s pockets every year and could increase annual economic activity in West Virginia by almost $47 million. Learn more
Provide services for those students with autism and other challenges. Learn more
Elementary schools should schedule at least one recess for children per day. Learn more
No uncertified persons should be employed as a teacher Learn more
Class size limits should be established and followed. Learn more
Implement a “rural homesteading” program that would arrange loan repayment or some other financial benefit for new teachers who agree to teach in a rural community for at least 5 years Learn more
Provide scholarships at state universities for those seeking to pursue advanced degrees in teaching. In exchange, teachers pledge to work in West Virginia schools for a minimum of the length of time education was paid for Learn more
Maintain and/or create alternative school for those students who have trouble in a normal school setting. Learn more
Healthy breakfast and lunch should be available for any child that needs it Learn more
Counties should be allowed to establish their own calendars to allow for counties to adapt school days and hours to the best for their counties Learn more
Raise teacher pay to $1/hr more than what the closest border state pays. Learn more
Use distance technology to teach remotely. Learn more
Require coursework in foreign language Learn more
Every school needs a library and a qualified librarian Learn more
Substitutes with certification should always be given priority in hiring. Learn more
Every school should have at least one professional counselor on staff Learn more
Regular benefits should include cost of living raises, health insurance, family leave in addition to sick and vacation pay, pension Learn more
Review curriculum to assure skills and education is needed in the workforce. Learn more
Raise severance tax for revenue Learn more
Better integrate career preparedness into the standard curriculum through internships, job interviewing skills, etc Learn more
Most 21st century jobs require problem solving skills, creativity, and innovation rather than the ability to sit still and spit out facts and teaching methods and materials should be geared towards that Learn more
Replace textbooks with digital when able and provide computers/tablets to students without devices Learn more
Increase the severance tax on natural gas from 5% to 15% would raise an additional $188 million in state revenue. Learn more
Make meaningful efforts to transition all public buildings to renewable energy/energy efficiency Learn more
Meaningful tax incentives to individuals and businesses that use renewable energy Learn more
Provide free, paid training to those transitioning out of the fossil fuel industry Learn more
Assure our students learn about the dangers of climate change and how to combat it Learn more
Assure we have resources to enforce all laws and regulations effecting the fossil fuel industry Learn more
Encourage the renewable energy industry with tax incentives Learn more
adopt a renewable energy portfolio standard (RPS) - which requires a set percentage of retail or total electric generation be met with renewable energy sources – and adopt an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS)– which requires state agencies or utilities to develop programs to implement energy efficiency improvements. Learn more
Incentives for businesses to install recharging stations for electric cars, incentives for businesses who transition to electric/hybrid cars for their fleets Learn more
Reenact the state’s energy portfolio standard so that a certain percentage of energy must be generated from renewable resources Learn more
Improve eminent domain laws Learn more
Prohibit gifts of any type, including meals or beverage costs exceeding $10, from being exchanged between industry lobbyists and members of the state legislature or state employees. Learn more
to end the corrupting influence of lobbyists in West Virginia politics, Bibi proposes ending many aspects of the current campaign donation process, in favor of a voluntary publicly funded election system Learn more
Bibi commits to regular updates and communication with citizens throughout the legislative session. Learn more
Bibi would hold town halls prior to every legislative session to discuss upcoming issues and to encourage citizen input. Learn more
Protect Medicaid funding so that low-income families retain their health coverage. Learn more
We should impose at least one more tax bracket for those making over $200,000 and increase their taxes to 9.5%. Learn more
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