Candidate for West Virginia Governor in 2020 West Virginia Presidential and Regular Primary Election.
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Get StartedI am thankful our Legislature has made great strides in protecting the lives of the unborn. I will work with the Legislature to continue to protect the right to life. I support the West Virginians for Life Born Alive Survivor Protection Act of 2020. Learn more
Support our military and National Guard bases and protect the direct/indirect jobs and economic impact they provide to the state and local economies (be prepared for BRAC process). Learn more
I will work with our federal delegation and the Trump Administration to streamline the bureaucracy for federal permitting, which right now slows down needed projects and increases their costs. Learn more
Focus on offering more Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in our schools, allowing our children to be prepared for the 21st century workforce. Learn more
Our children must not live in fear that their school is not a safe place. Law enforcement needs the necessary resources to follow up on all leads and reports dealing with threats made to our schools, teachers or students. Learn more
The federal government provides less than 12% of the overall funding for our public schools. We should always be allowed to develop education standards that best reflect our local needs versus standards dictated to us by bureaucrats in Washington. Learn more
I will never support Common Core. Learn more
Our coal miners have worked hard for generations not only to provide for their families but also to provide affordable electricity for millions of Americans. We must keep up with new technologies to help us use coal and its related components as efficiently as possible, as well as looking into new opportunities, such as rare earth minerals. Learn more
I Oppose “Red Flag laws” such as those passed in New York and California. Learn more
Our Founding Fathers knew the importance of the Second Amendment, and I do, too. The Second Amendment reigns supreme over any and all efforts from liberals to restrict our constitutional rights. Learn more
Telemedicine must be expanded and improved in West Virginia to ensure our rural residents have access to even more quality health care options. Learn more
Many rural hospitals are struggling to survive. We must work with all our hospitals to ensure adequate care is delivered in every community. I know how important a hospital is to a rural community. We must fight to keep hospital doors open across the state where we can and look at all alternative methods of care where we can’t. The relationship and experiences I’ve gained during my time as a member of the WVU Health System Board of Directors will help me expedite this process. Learn more
The property tax on business inventory, machinery and equipment is one example. It is an antiquated and uncompetitive tax that hurts our manufacturers and distributors. Their competitors in the vast majority of other states are not required to pay this tax. I would lead the charge to eliminate this tax. Learn more
Lower taxes for everyone – individuals and businesses. Learn more
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