Issue Position: Moving Michigan Forward with Common Sense Solutions

Issue Position

Improving Roads and Infrastructure

Secured $2 million in funding to repair Lenawee County roads (Occidental Highway, US-223, and M-52)
Increased funding for state and local roads
Plan to provide $500 million annually for road repairs

Reforming Welfare

48-month lifetime cap on welfare for able-bodied adults
Suspicion-based drug testing for welfare recipients
No cash assistance withdrawals at party stores, strip clubs, or casinos
No Bridge Cards for prison inmates

Ensuring Quality Education

Increased K-12 investment by $1.2 billion
Highest state funding in education in Michigan's history
Put parents in control of education choices, through charter and cyber school expansion
Supported good teachers through tenure and evaluation improvements

Supporting Michigan Veterans

Sponsored legislation to put veteran designation on driver's licenses
Increased funding to better connect veterans to services
Passed legislation to help veterans find successful careers
Passed legislation creating tuition assistance for Michigan National Guard

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