Hal Weatherman

Environment / Energy North Carolina is a right to work state and I support all efforts to continue this operating philosophy. Low taxes (individual and corporate), a streamlined regulatory system that values customer service, and access to cheap and dependable energy are all crucial to the long term economic success of our state. Education My primary goal in seeking the office of Lt. Governor is to use the authority of the office to fundamentally remove the stigma our society has placed on working in the trades. The Lt. Governor serves on the State Board of Education and the State Community College Board of Directors, providing a unique opportunity of influence to advance a new culture in our state that values entrepreneurship, trade work and small business ownership. Abortion / Contraception I am pro-life and will advocate for a ''Heart Beat'' bill before the General Assembly ending abortion when the heart of the unborn is first detected. As Lt. Governor, I will work to streamline the cumbersome adoption process and push for tax breaks and financial resources for families who adopt. I will support emergency pregnancy health clinics where love and compassion can be shown to women in a time of crisis. Defense / Veterans I favor law and order and support our men and women in uniform - military, law enforcement and emergency services. I favor increased access to mental health services for our returning veterans who are contemplating suicide. I will continue recent efforts to seamlessly transfer returning servicemen and women into our workforce by creating certifications to recognize the skills veterans developed in the military. These certifications will count as credits towards a degree from a college or university or as certification in a comparable field. Arts / Culture Finally, I believe a state should honor the contributions, sacrifices and achievements of its citizens. As such, as Lt. Governor, I will push for the creation of a North Carolina Hall of Fame. The Hall will document and celebrate the lives of those who made significant contributions to our state in the fields of medicine, military affairs, business, culture, and government.