Karen Matthews

Wages / Job Benefits Guarantee Mandatory Bereavement Leave – No one should be forced to work through the death of a loved one. Our laws should reflect basic human decency and family values. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Protecting families and infrastructure from cyber threats. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Supporting local law enforcement with proper training and resources. Immigration Effective border security using modern tools. Guns And strong support for the Second Amendment — respecting the right of law-abiding Americans to keep and bear arms, while enforcing the law responsibly. Economy I will focus on practical solutions that lower everyday costs and reward responsibility — not loopholes for insiders. Housing Expanding housing options without pricing families out. Government Reform Clear ethics rules and real accountability. Wages / Job Benefits Raise the Federal Minimum Wage – Lift millions out of poverty wages and stop the downward pressure on pay nationwide. Civil Rights That commitment includes strong support for the First Amendment — protecting free speech, free expression, and the right to speak openly without government retaliation. Government Reform Limits on insider trading and revolving-door lobbying. Economy Supporting small businesses and local producers. Wages / Job Benefits Ensure Seven Days of Paid Sick Leave – Workers should never have to choose between their health and a paycheck — or between caring for a loved one and keeping their job. Healthcare Care you can access. Prices you can see. Bills you can afford. Healthcare Respect for personal liberty and bodily autonomy. Government Reform Enact term limits for Congress and the Supreme Court. Wages / Job Benefits Pass the PRO Act – Restore workers’ right to organize, end union-busting tactics, and give working people real power to negotiate for better wages and safer workplaces. Economy Standing up to corporate pricing abuse. Immigration An earned path to citizenship for law-abiding residents who contribute. Immigration Removing violent criminals.