Candidate for Missouri State Senate - District 27 in 2020 Missouri Primary Election.
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Get StartedGovernmental interference in a free market economy is one that hinders business and costs jobs. A loss of jobs means a loss of revenue for the state and a reduced quality of life for citizens. High health insurance premiums, unjust unemployment claims, and the failure to “fix” the second injury fund are just a few issues that stifle business in our state. Small business drives our national economy and is negatively impacted by state government practices that create an unfriendly business environment. Learn more
Education prepares us for life and for work. Education is an investment and should be approached as such by government. Even as an investment, education must be accessible and accountable. K12 education is charged with graduating students ready for the workforce or post-secondary education. Currently, approximately 30% of the state’s high school graduates need remediation in math and/or reading. We owe it to ourselves and to our children to implement measures to reduce or eliminate the need for this remediation. Learn more
Association-type health plans for small businesses could help ease the financial burden borne by employers and employees. Health plans that routinely cover preventative care is a common sense, proactive strategy to promote wellness, prevent disease and save money for both patients and businesses. Learn more
As in business, all government expenditures must be evaluated for need, efficiency, and accountability. State government should base its fiscal role as an investor for the current and future public good, not one as an administrator of entitlement. Learn more
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