Brenda Thiam

Economy It is by addressing economic incentives in the 6th District’s Appalachian counties (Washington, Allegany, and Garrett) that businesses can be lured to invest in job creation. We must incentivize businesses to invest in our district. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Combating Crime and Drug Abuse: We must address the root causes of crime, including drug abuse and addiction. I will work with local organizations and law enforcement to implement effective strategies that reduce crime and rehabilitate offenders. Education Republicans must address the student tuition crisis. Many young people cannot afford homes, or start families because of the amount of student loan debt they are carrying. We must hold higher education institutions accountable when they continuously increase tuition and tie federal funding to their tuition increases. Average families who have more than one child in college find it difficult to pay for the average cost to send a child to a 4-year public institution if that’s the child’s and parent’s choice. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Supporting Law Enforcement: Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to protect us. I will advocate for policies that provide first responders with the necessary resources, training, and appreciation they deserve. Economy Confront the challenges posed by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the potential displacement of jobs within white-collar sectors in the forthcoming years. It’s crucial to remember that, even if AI may result in job displacement in some industries, it can also open up new opportunities in others. The key to ensuring that people are prepared to adapt to the changing job landscape is comprehensive workforce planning, upskilling and reskilling initiatives, and a coordinated approach between governments, industries, and educational institutions.