Issues

People should have the right to dictate their own private medical decisions. However, Republicans in the state legislature have repeatedly sought to implement measures that restrict bodily autonomy. This year, they introduced a bill that would have banned abortions beyond 6 weeks (HB 1477). Many individuals don't even know they are pregnant at 6 weeks. Republicans also introduced a sickening bill that would effectively give a prospective father the legal right to "veto" a pregnant woman's right to an abortion (HB 1181). Such legislative policies represent an outrageous infringement on our rights. It is absolutely critical that reproductive healthcare services remain accessible to Granite Staters. As your State Representative, I will fight tirelessly to ensure that the right to an abortion ALWAYS remains protected and legal in the state of New Hampshire. 

74% of Granite Staters agree that adult-use cannabis should be legal in the state of New Hampshire. In spite of this broad public support, our current state legislators have failed to deliver on legalization. Research shows that the legalization of adult-use cannabis could raise over $58 million in revenue for our state. These revenues can be used to reduce our property tax burden. The economic and fiscal benefits of legalization are clear. Nevertheless, New Hampshire remains an "island" in the region—we are the only state in New England without legal cannabis. All this money WE could be making is escaping across our borders to OTHER neighboring states. It does not have to be this way. If elected, I will introduce a responsible, common sense legalization bill that will correct this absurd irregularity. Through legalization, we will generate millions in revenue for our state and simultaneously bolster personal freedoms.

Every Granite Stater deserves access to reasonably-priced, affordable energy. Yet energy prices are skyrocketing, and Granite Staters are getting hit ESPECIALLY hard with obscenely expensive electric bills. Many Salem families are even seeing their energy bills double. Unsurprisingly, New Hampshire has become one of the worst states in the country for accessing affordable electricity. Our current elected leaders in Concord have completely FAILED to prepare our state for the present energy crisis. One of the main reasons why New Hampshire is getting hit harder than other states is that our state has an extremely un-diversified energy base; we are heavily reliant on a relatively small handful of energy sources. As your State Representative, I will make it my top priority to diversify New Hampshire’s energy portfolio with cheaper, alternative sources of energy. Investing in low-cost renewables in particular will simultaneously reduce energy costs AND decrease our emissions output. Right now, New Hampshire has the lowest renewable energy target in the region—a pitiful 25%. I will fight to raise those targets. By diversifying our energy base, we will drive down your energy bill, make our energy base more INDEPENDENT, create a cleaner grid, and ensure that Granite State families are NOT affected by the same extreme electricity price shocks ever again. 

Every parent believes in providing a quality education for their child. As a product of the Salem school district myself, I recognize the need for a strong, robust public school system to ensure every single child receives the excellent education they deserve. About 90% of NH children attend public schools, so it is crucial that our public schools are adequately funded. Unfortunately, state Republicans have gone out of their way to introduce a reckless "school voucher" program that siphons taxpayer money away from public schools and gifts that money to private schools. 90% of the voucher program's participants were ALREADY enrolled in private school to begin with. What's worse, this irresponsible program is already catastrophically over budget. Republicans earmarked $129,000 for the program—it has actually cost $14 million to date, meaning that it is a whopping 11,000% over the original budget. Guess who is paying for this profligate monstrosity? You are. It comes out of YOUR property taxes. Taxpayer dollars should not be used to subsidize private school fees at the expense of our renowned public school system. If elected, I will introduce legislation to abolish this wasteful voucher policy and restore fiscal responsibility to our state's finances. Together, we can secure quality schools and a brighter future for our children.