Candidate for Maine State Senate - District 16 in 2020 Maine General Election.
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Get StartedMaine has an aging and declining population. Job creation and trade skills must be our priorities. Maine-educated and trained students need incentives to put their skills to good use here in Maine. Hilary supports incentive programs that offer loan forgiveness for students who have completed higher degrees and commit to staying in Maine and putting their skills to work. It's important to recognize that people can't stay in Maine if they can't earn a living wage or grow roots. We know that Mainers aren't afraid of hard work, but good-paying jobs and reasonable taxes are needed to make this a reality. Learn more
Providing our children with a solid education helps to prepare them for the future, but it also helps to address many of our public concerns. As a former teacher, and as a parent, Hilary understands that quality education shouldn't be determined by a zip code. Communities simply can't hire and retain the best teachers, let alone give them the materials they need to teach, without competitive salaries. Teachers shouldn’t be compelled to teach to standardized exams, and students shouldn’t have to choose between STEM, woodshop or foreign language classes. We must find ways to aid communities with financial and programmatic solutions. Learn more
Hilary believes that leaving the world a better place than when we entered it is everyone's responsibility. Schools teach children to reduce, reuse, and recycle, but it's our job to make that easier for individuals. Maine landscapes are second to none - we need to keep them that way by protecting our environment and supporting renewable energy. As Maine expands sustainability and green energy practices, it is bound to create new economic and employment opportunities for generations to come. Maine should lead in this area as it does in others. Learn more
Any Mainer who cares for someone with health issues or has health needs of their own understands; families go broke over healthcare. People shouldn't be forced to choose between paying bills or staying alive. Affordable access to quality healthcare and pharmaceutical drugs should therefore be a basic right, not a privilege. Additionally, access to lifesaving medications should always be available in an emergency situation. Learn more
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