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Protecting Reproductive Rights

As the only candidate endorsed by both Planned Parenthood Advocates of Nebraska and Campaign for Healthy Nebraska, I have a proven track record of fighting for reproductive rights and health that will continue in the Legislature.

Government and policymakers should not be involved in these deeply personal decisions that are made between a patient and provider.

I am on the frontlines in Nebraska working to not only restore our rights through the Protect Our Rights Ballot Initiative, but also fighting to ensure access for contraceptives and fertility services.

Expanding Public Health Access

The executive branch of our government is proposing major cuts to services like Medicaid which would impact working families and individuals.

We need to expand access to essential healthcare services for mental health, seniors and folks with developmental disabilities.

This includes leveraging federal dollars to provide higher reimbursement rates for services.

Fully Funding Public Education

The future of Nebraska is dependent on a strong public education system. We need to actually fund education, pre-k through postsecondary, ensuring students have a quality educational experience no matter where they live. This also means stopping vouchers and keeping public dollars with public schools.

I plan to prioritize policy that brings in new revenue streams, like legalizing and taxing online gambling and cannabis, to give teachers and students what they need. I will also work with local government to create a plan to attract and retain teachers and support staff that represent the diverse experiences of our communities.

Economic Opportunity for All

I represent the experiences of working families, and we need our experiences represented in Lincoln that allow for us to not just live but thrive.

I am endorsed by Labor Unions like AFL-CIO, Building and Trades, and Firefighters, because of my track record and commitment to bettering the circumstances of workers.

I will prioritize policy that invests in:

Apprenticeship and credentialing programs
Leverages federal SBA dollars so people can start, maintain and grow their businesses
Expand subsidies so more families can access quality and affordable childcare
Provide incentives to develop quality and affordable housing while also investing in the upkeep of current aging housing stock

Everyone deserves the good life Nebraska has to offer and I will continue to fight for our families and communities.

Property Tax Relief

I have knocked thousands of doors and every homeowner I encounter talks about the need for true property tax relief. In order to ensure working families can stay in and afford their homes, I will introduce policy that:

Brings in innovative revenue streams to the State including legalizing and taxing online gambling and legalizing and decriminalizing marijuana
Place a cap on how taxes can rise for middle and low income families

Safe and Secure Neighborhoods

District 13 has one of the highest juvenile arrest rates in the city of Omaha. No one deserves to live in fear in their own community and our youth deserve investment in their success. I will prioritize policy that:

Invests in preventive measures for young people like job programs, affordable housing and quality public education
Provides youth quality enrichment and mentoring opportunities to stay active and engaged
Collaborates with local government on sentence reform to provide opportunities for rehabilitation and support

When we welcome community members back home from incarceration, we need to ensure they have the resources needed to be successful. As the immediate past board president of ACLU Nebraska, I have helped to create approaches for smart justice, including:

Recommendations for sentencing reform to help reduce prison overcrowding
Investing in re-entry programs that help returning citizens succeed including job and housing programs
Advocating for enhanced safety through community policing and neighborhood based models