Detailed plans to build a prosperous Michigan with greater opportunity and progress.
Policies That Put People First
prosperity: addressing our cost - of - living crisis
why it matters
Roughly 1.6 million Michigan households are having a hard time making ends meet or getting ahead. Our paychecks just aren't going as far as they used to.
what i will do
Eliminate red tape and unnecessary procedures to make it easier to build, grow, and produce more of what we need.
Housing
Streamline the application process for state - level grants and program approval.
Speed up the permitting process.
Eliminate onerous zoning ordinances that increase costs to buyers and developers.
Build stronger cooperation between the state and local communities so that state initiatives have everyone’s support.
Foster greater economic competition by supporting local businesses, farmers, and cooperatives.
Increase state capacity to assist local governments with major projects through new programs like the Michigan Engineering Corp.
opportuNITY: more paths to the middle CLASS
Why it matters
Many Michiganders aren't able to find jobs that provide the security the middle class used to provide. We need to invest in our workforce and public education to ensure that our workers are well - equipped and well - placed to get good - paying jobs.
what i will do
Expand apprenticeship and work training programs to include construction, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare.
Ensure our public-school teachers are compensated fairly for the value they provide to our children.
Reduce class sizes in our public schools
Require up to 9 months of 100% paid parental leave to allow working parents welcoming the birth or adoption of a child to focus on caring for their child.
Promote the "Moving to Opportunity" program, allowing families to move to areas of greater opportunity.
Provide more affordable childcare options to ease the burden on working parents.
Invest in local public transportation networks to connect more residents to careers.
Progress: a brighter future for the next generation
what it means
We don't want to end up back here in 30 or 40 years. Innovation and invention have the power to keep us moving forward and ensure even better opportunities for our kids and grandkids.
what i will do
Eliminate wasteful regulations and procedures that deter or delay funding for research grants.
Create a state advisory board to provide the legislature with guidance on how new technologies are going to impact workers and how the state can ensure the benefits of technological invention are widespread.
Invest in STEM education and innovation centers statewide.
healthcare
why it matters
There are 700,000 Michiganders dealing with medical debt. The cost of an accident or unforeseen medical emergency can stretch already thin budgets and even lead to bankruptcy.
what i will do
Advocate for comprehensive, universal healthcare coverage.
Expand access to healthcare services through investments in hospitals and healthcare networks.