I will work to address legislation and funding that impacts children, families, and workers. My top priorities are to create a future with:

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Educated children who are equipped with skills to become productive community members. I will:
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Advocate for early childhood education
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Address unconstitutional funding of public education
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Advocate for less emphasis on standardized testing and more focus on child growth and learning
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Assure schools teach honest and complete history
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Assure schools teach critical thinking and diverse perspectives
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Support teachers as the experts in education curriculum and practices
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Oppose bans and censorship in public classrooms
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Healthy communities that provide an environment for all community members to thrive. I will:
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Advocate for mental health resources to address ongoing and heightened mental health issues
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Support nurses to assure safe staffing of hospitals and adequate healthcare resources
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Oppose obstacles to access to reproductive healthcare, including abortion access and contraception access
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Recognize the strength in diversity and support community members and families from diverse backgrounds with dignity and respect
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Support equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability status, or gender identity
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Support a livable minimum wage
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Advocate to transition the state away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions, and preserving green spaces
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Advocate for trauma-informed lens applied in education, social services, law enforcement, and healthcare
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Advocate for duty to notify of carry and concealed weapons to protect law enforcement
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Promote common sense gun laws to allow reasonable and safe gun ownership
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