Issues Overview
Improve public education so our children can compete and succeed
Expand legislation to provide high speed internet access for all areas of Alabama
Grow Pre-K capacity so all children have access to high quality education
Insure all children can read by 3rd Grade with strong K-3 Literacy
Insure all elementary, middle and high schools have strong computer science available
Achieve Alabama Workforce Attainment Goal of 1/2 million more high quality skilled labor by 2025
Work with all schools and school systems for Safety
Recruit good-paying, long lasting jobs and industry
Improve infrastructure for Alabama roads and bridges to support our economic development
Support the Strongest Pro-Life Legislation in the Nation, because all life deserves a chance to live
Education
Educating our state's children is an issue that is dear to my heart. As a mother, grandmother, and chair of the Education Policy Committee, I know the importance of a quality education system that is working for the students.
During my time in office, I have helped write twelve education budgets that put needed funding into our children's classrooms, without a single year of proration. I passed a bill grading school performance on an easy-to-understand A-F scale, so that parents can know how their children's schools compare. Alabama’s civics exam requirement led to the national “exemplary” rating by Fordham Institute. I also passed the literacy act to ensure all children can read by 3rd Grade.
In the upcoming term, I will continue to fight to ensure that the progress we have made in education is upheld.
Economic Development
A thriving economy is the cornerstone of a healthy community. That is why I so strongly believe in the importance of a good economic development strategy for Morgan County.
I passed important workforce development bills that are creating jobs and fighting unemployment. Bills like, The Alabama Workforce Council, Dual Enrollment, Apprenticeships, and Broadband.
As we move into the future, I will continue to look for opportunities for our local economy to be strengthened and thrive.