Issue Position: Economic Prosperity and Job Creation

Issue Position

As a businessman, I know that government can't create jobs, but it can foster a climate to make it easier for the private sector to prosper. That's why I'll continue to fight against tax increases that hurt businesses and families and why I'll work to hold the line on state spending. There is also a continuing need to maintain a common sense regulatory environment that does not create unnecessary obstacles to starting or growing a business. If a regulation does not directly affect the health, welfare, or quality of life of citizens, then serious consideration should be given to removing that obstacle to growth. Additionally, I am a firm supporter of our strong "right-to-work" laws that give employees the freedom to choose whether or not to join a labor union.

During my time in the legislature I have supported an agenda that I believe strengthens our stature as the best state in which to do business. From my legislation to require that we prioritize spending in our budgetary process, sponsorship of efforts to strengthen our right-to-work laws, and recent opposition to the massive transportation tax increases, I have strived to create an environment for the best possible opportunity for growth in the private sector.

I am a firm believer in a free market system. Every citizen deserves the opportunity to pursue his or her dreams. Every worker should have the freedom to demand a higher wage; every business should have the freedom to demand the highest price for its product; every consumer should have the freedom to demand the lowest cost on a product or service. However, no government should mandate these desires or guarantee success for one group of individuals or businesses to the detriment of another group.

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