Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Virginia 9th Congressional District in 2024 Virginia General Election.
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Get StartedWomen's choices must be respected. This is a state issue and Virginia has voted to respect women's reproductive choices. Learn more
Advocate for federal and state funding to ensure that every 3- and 4-year-old in Southwest Virginia has access to free, high-quality preschool programs. Learn more
Implement additional support services for non-traditional students, including older adults, returnees, and veterans, to ensure they have the resources and flexibility needed to succeed in trade school. Learn more
Support the expansion of apprenticeship programs that combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction, offering a direct path to employment in skilled trades. Learn more
Tuition-Free Trade Schools: Advocate for federal and state funding to make trade school education tuition-free for more residents of Southwest Virginia, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder career advancement. Learn more
Establish partnerships with existing local industries to align trade school programs with the current job market, ensuring students gain relevant skills that lead directly to employment, and network for new industry and new jobs. Learn more
Medicaid rolls are being reduced and birth control costs are high. Further, preventative care that supports healthy families is essential. We need decentralized, competent, women's healthcare. Learn more
Karen Baker supports expanding the PACE program model, which can prove successful in delivering preventative health, affordable medication, and allowing seniors to age safely in their homes. Learn more
Creation of All-inclusive Family Care Centers (AFCC): Baker advocates for the development of AFCCs, public health care tailored to meet the unique needs of rural communities. These centers would provide comprehensive healthcare services from birth to death, overcoming geographical barriers in rural areas. Learn more
Facilitate first-time homeowner programs that assist residents in Southwest Virginia in purchasing their own homes, focusing on low-interest loans and down-payment assistance. Learn more
Advocate for increased federal funding for the construction and maintenance of affordable housing units. This includes supporting initiatives like the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) to encourage private investment in affordable housing. Learn more
If we want to support women and families, paid leave must be available to every family. Infant bonding, breast feeding, and a mothers recovery from childbirth demand at least three or four months of paid leave. The federal government must fund this and all Americans must support motherhood and infants. Learn more
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