Education

I support our teachers. Teachers are the closest to students and what they do each day makes an incredible difference. We need to give them the tools they need to effectively teach their students. Smaller class sizes will enable teachers to put a focus on learning. Less students in a classroom gives teachers more time for teaching and the students more focus. 

I’ve dedicated my life to helping children reach their full potential, and it breaks my heart to see too many schools continue to fail our kids. All children are smart and capable; yet, we must set high expectations for academics and behavior, so our students reach them. We need to challenge students each day and help them learn the skills they need to become successful and happy adults.

Since I began my time in the Nevada Senate, I’ve introduced twelve bills to improve Nevada’s education system. In 2023, these included everything from increasing students’ proficiency in reading and math to strengthening school safety.

Our education system must put the education of kids first. All students must have an opportunity to go to a good school.

Health Care

Nevada is in desperate need of greater access to quality healthcare. Patients are suffering from long wait times both at the doctor’s office and to get an appointment. In addiction treatment, for example, Nevada is one of the worst in the nation; 3.4% of our population has needed, but not received treatment for illicit drug use disorders.

We cannot continue down this path. In the legislature, I introduced legislation to increase the number of psychological healthcare providers and sponsored legislation to expand the number of students in nursing programs at our universities.

Expanding Nevada’s healthcare pipeline so that more providers of healthcare can practice in our state and serve our citizens is one of my top priorities.

Taxes & Spending

Our economy and business community are under attack! In the 2019 Legislative Session, there were more than 150 anti-business bills proposed by state legislators. In 2023, Governor Lombardo was required to veto 75 bills, many of which because they were bad for business.

We need to get back to fiscal accountability and oversight of our tax dollars. Instead of looking to tax our purchases and property, we should look to cut wasteful spending and trim bloated budgets. Millions of dollars are spent on pet projects at the expense of our health care and our schools.