Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives - District 15A in 2018 Idaho 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedFinding and keeping a balance of adequate funding and effective use of that funding to educate our youth is an important part of my legislative focus. Learn more
I support choice for parents, including home schooling, and charter and magnet schools, although I have disagreed with the details of some charter proposals when they weaken public schools. Learn more
I support continued preservation of our most scenic and treasured areas. Learn more
Families and students still need better information and early counseling on education options, including advanced placement / dual credit, higher education paths, scholarships, and financial planning. Learn more
Teachers need to be fairly compensated and given appropriate tools in the classroom. Learn more
While education does take money, there must be a balance between the amount of money and the effective use of that money. Learn more
Better timber management would increase revenue and reduce fire risks. Learn more
I support collaborative management and pilot projects to place some lands under state management. Learn more
I support continued preservation of our most scenic and treasured areas. Learn more
I support measures to prudently manage timber and mineral resouces on federal lands in an environmentally friendly way, and share revenue therefrom to help school in Idaho and fund restorative projects. Learn more
I do, however, believe states should be actively involved in management of federal lands within state boundaries. Learn more
I believe that return to a competitive free health care market offers the best solutions to Idaho’s healthcare dilemma. Learn more
Medicaid funds should continue to be dedicated to the economically challenged disabled, expectant mothers and children in need and not diluted to cover general medical care for others. Learn more
We also need to allow more interstate competition between insurance companies and eliminate monopolistic practices in the healthcare industry to restore competition and transparency in cost. Learn more
we can build on resources already available in Idaho to help those in need, without expanding a broken system. Learn more
I do not support expanding traditional Medicaid which is a fiscally unsustainable program burdened by inflexible rules and spiraling budgets. Learn more
I have supported and do support additional funding for our community and rural health clinics to implement medical home concepts that will help further service the gap population. Learn more
I sponsored successful bills to make public officials more accountable for use of public funds, to stop tax funding of political parties, and to restore citizens' rights to unclaimed property instead of letting the state keep it. Learn more
I joined with Senator Steven Thayn to sponsor and pass the Idaho Direct Primary Care Act. This law allows Idaho patients to enter into a low cost primary care agreement with a medical provider without government interference. Learn more
I will continue to work on simplifying our taxes, being fiscally responsible in spending policies, and also looking for more efficiencies in government. Learn more
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