PRIORITIES
Framing an agenda and priorities is an ongoing process that will respond to the interests and needs of the community and constituents. However, David's principal priorities are:
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​​​* Education
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Public Schools (K-12) - Funding, curriculum, operations - repeal of 89th legislature's SB 8 "bathroom bill" SB 12 "anti-DEI" bill
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Higher Education - return academic control and decision-making to campuses
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* Business and Employee Success
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Paid Family and Medical Leave
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Raise the minimum wage
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Strengthen the Historically Underutilized Business program law
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Support small business success
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* Health and Safety Concerns
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Lower and manage healthcare costs
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Improve senior care
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Mental health care access and coverage
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Gun regulation
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* Protect Personal Freedoms
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Address current legislative framework and future attempts to further restrict civil rights in ways that support:
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Immigrant rights
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LGB+ and transgender rights
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Religious freedom
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Reproductive freedom
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Voting rights
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* Animal Care and Welfare
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Expand legislative requirements for humane care of companion animals
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Support increased management of health and safety concerns related to exotic, farm, and wild animals
