Currently holds the office of Tennessee House of Representatives - District 55 until November 3, 2026.
Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives - District 55 in 2024 Tennessee General Election.
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Get StartedWe can’t be serious about the opioid crisis unless we expand Medicaid. That is the first step. Combating this epidemic requires a major financial commitment to treatment. Every Tennessean deserves an opportunity to rebound from addiction. Learn more
It is time to reform our approach to marijuana for medical use and put an end to excessive punishment and unnecessary prison sentences for simple possession. Learn more
Tennessee can be more competitive in attracting companies with high-paying jobs, while nurturing existing businesses that have contributed to our community’s success. Developing local talent, creating an inclusive environment and supporting entrepreneurs will strengthen our communities, foster innovation and ultimately spur quality job growth. Learn more
There is no proof that outsourcing jobs at state parks or colleges and universities is more efficient or cost-effective. We must continue to expose outsourcing and privatization schemes. On the issue of privatizing prisons, companies should never profit from the imprisonment of others. Learn more
Every child deserves an opportunity to succeed. Including principals and teachers in the conversation is paramount to ensuring the best possible outcome for students. Legislation has been introduced to improve teacher retention rates, assist schools in meeting RTII requirements, and protect students from lunch-shaming and bullying. The Department of Education must be held accountable for its repeated standardized testing failures and we have to protect teachers from being faulted for a flawed testing system. Our teachers deserve more respect, more support and higher salaries. The most efficient and productive way to ensure a promising future for our families, our communities, and generations to come, is to invest in public education and that starts with our teachers. Learn more
In Tennessee, most counties provide no verifiable, auditable paper trail. For 17 years, Tennessee has sat on 28 million in federal funds designed to improve our elections. Refusing to invest in the protection and integrity of our elections is nothing short of a betrayal of public trust. Learn more
Studies show that Tennesseans have suffered from voter suppression designed to disenfranchise minorities, low-income workers and people with disabilities. We must remove barriers to the ballot box. Learn more
Tennessee deserves leaders who will take a stand against legislation or policies that target immigrants, refugees, members of the LGBTQ community or any minority group. Learn more
Equity, opportunity and freedom can only be achieved if we all have access to a free and open internet. Tennessee families should not be exposed to the will of large Internet Service Providers (ISPs) for access, nor should our personal information be sold to the highest bidder. An ISP can track your every move online. Tennesseans deserve privacy protections and access to the internet without invasive interference of ISPs. Learn more
We must protect our children. Common sense gun safety laws should be mandatory, not optional, and are long overdue. Learn more
Medicaid expansion is long overdue. By accepting federal funding for Medicaid expansion, our federal tax dollars stay here in Tennessee and hundreds of thousands of Tennesseans who are in the “coverage gap” will be able to afford health insurance. Failing to expand Medicaid is also causing rural hospitals to close, which is devastating communities across the state. Medical professionals are losing their jobs and people no longer have nearby emergency rooms. It’s time to stop playing politics with people's lives. Learn more
The fight to provide all Tennesseans access to quality, affordable health care continues. We must protect and provide for our seniors, strengthen TennCare for struggling families, and ensure that all children - regardless of income - have access to health care. Learn more
Fast, affordable, reliable internet access is essential to economic growth and opportunity. Companies invest in communities with a strong infrastructure, and in today’s world, that includes quality broadband internet access. Learn more
The gender pay gap hurts our families, our businesses and our communities. Asserting equal pay for equal work in a meaningful way is long overdue. Learn more
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