NATIONAL DEFENSE
The United States is the most powerful nation in the history of the world. As such, we have a responsibility to ensure our friends and foes have no doubt of our strength or our intentions. Our allies should not have to question our support. Military spending should not be disrupted, nor promotions held up because of posturing and theatrics in Washington. Our service personnel are the military’s most valuable asset and should be treated with a level of respect that rises above political gamesmanship.
HEALTH CARE
Health and safety standards should be enforced to reduce injury and illness in the workplace. Access to medical and dental care is a basic human right. Women must have agency over their own bodies.
Drug abuse continues to devastate our communities. Programs to combat the root causes of addiction and to support the people affected will only succeed with sufficient resources at the community, state, and federal levels.
ENVIRONMENT
West Virginia miners and oil workers powered the Industrial Revolution. While the industry continues to evolve and the world seeks next generation solutions, coal and oil will continue to be necessary for some time into the future. In the meantime, energy workers deserve safety regulations supported by legislation. Miners suffering from black lung disease deserve the benefits they’ve earned.
Global climate change is caused by the carbon emissions from human activity. Our oceans and streams are polluted and dying. We have an obligation to prevent industrial and agricultural waste from entering our necessary waterways. Our children deserve the best future we can give them.
EDUCATION
The global pandemic shifted the landscape of education, highlighting the need for innovative approaches that cater to the evolving needs of our learners. Though challenges remain, West Virginia is poised to reimagine education for a brighter future. By investing in and empowering educators, allowing them the autonomy to use their training and expertise, we can equip our youth with the academic, vocational, and life skills they need to thrive.
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