Our public schools need more investment so that every child has a chance to succeed. Research has demonstrated a direct correlation between financial support for public education and school performance. I voted for increases to the per-pupil foundation allowance every year I’ve been in office, but the state should raise the allowance closer to its historic peak of $13,850. One-on-one instructional time improves student performance, so part of this increase should be tied to reducing class sizes. The state should also help districts hire more literacy coaches, special educators, and other professionals who provide one-on-one academic support.

Michigan’s top long-term economic problem is the out-migration of high-earning educated professionals from our state. The state must step in to reverse this and help rein in the rising cost of household expenses for Michiganders. To confront both problems, the state should cut red tape to encourage more housing construction where the next generation of homeowners wants to live. The state should also reduce the cost of “care work”, such as child care, nursing home care, and home health. For instance, the income threshold for Michigan’s childcare subsidy program should be raised to make childcare more affordable for middle-class families.,

Solar energy is now the cheapest major energy source, so I strongly support transitioning the state to a grid powered by solar and other renewables, with battery storage. This would be a win-win for both lowering bills and keeping Michigan livable for future generations. As part of this, we should reduce the power of Michigan’s monopoly energy utilities and allow residents to operate their own plug-in “balcony” solar panels. And to make our transportation sector cheaper and more environmentally sustainable, I support investments in public transit, pedestrian- and bike-friendly infrastructure, and EV charging infrastructure.

All Michigan residents have a right to due process as enshrined in the Constitution. I strongly oppose the anti-immigrant rhetoric and actions of the Trump administration, which draws no distinctions between legal and illegal immigrants. I have led the charge in the State House to stand up for Michigan’s naturalized citizens, who contribute mightily to our state. I also support measures to restrict ICE, which President Trump has used to terrorize communities of color regardless of their citizenship status. ICE agents should be banned from wearing masks, and they should not be allowed to enter sensitive areas like hospitals and schools.

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