Stacy George

Healthcare Medicaid needs an overhaul. President Trump’s newly passed bill allowing Alabama to be creative dealing with the uninsured gives us the perfect chance to bring in the Alabama communities and healthcare experts to collaborate and develop innovative reform that actually works. Alabama must reach into the bag of capitalism and spark competition with at least two competitors for BCBS of AL with the goal of increasing the number of individuals being covered while decreasing cost for Alabama individuals and families. Education A great education always starts at home. Increasing parent involvement while strengthening Alabama communities is the first step in providing an industry leading education platform. Education is the key to not only growing and developing communities but also job creation. Alabama must strive to set a new standard in education by treating our teachers like they deserve to be treated. We need to reevaluate the educator pay scales and adjust at a rate that will enable us to recruit and retain the best educators in the nation. Criminal Justice / Public Safety It is time to take action with prison reform. I have developed a detailed prison plan: Rock Solid Prison Reform. This plan reduces incarcerated inmates by 8%. My plan does not mass release inmates, but more importantly gives reformed inmates a path to be a responsible and productive tax-paying citizen. We must also reevaluate Correctional Officer’s pay by using a three-year plan that includes identifying and eliminating wastes and inefficiencies freeing up cash flow for public service officials. Taxes / Budget Change the Re-appraisal of property from every year to every FOUR years. I will start a movement to repeal the gas tax of 2019 immediately. Elimate the grocery tax completely. Guns The Second Amendment is one of the most important rights Americans have to protect our freedom, liberty, and to ensure the safety of our family and homes. As a sidearm owner and former Correctional Officer, I unequivocally support the Second Amendment. Wages / Job Benefits Alabama must have a ready to work workforce skilled in welding, electronics, electricity, nursing, drafting, engineering, etc. We must look at providing vocational programs in and around rural areas that gives everyone a chance at a trade. Additionally, we must develop an incentive program for companies that employ reformed individuals who have achieved a trade in prison, which will provide a new taxpayer and not a tax spender. Defense / Veterans America's veterans bravely put themselves in harm's way to defend our freedoms. Once our veterans return home, they should never have to worry about finding a job, receiving quality healthcare, or where they are going to sleep. I will support legislation that helps our veterans.