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Lois Frankel's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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  • Rated 100% by NARAL Pro-Choice America. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "This is not one and done. The Senate's failure to pass the Women's Health Protection Act not only won't stop our fight to ensure abortion access remains legal and accessible across the nation, it's going to make us dig in even harder. Democrats in the House proudly passed this legislation last September. We will keep fighting until every person, no matter where they live, how much money they make, or what they look like, has the freedom to make their own decisions about their own bodies, lives, and futures. If that means taking up WHPA every week in the Senate going forward, so be it. We can and must protect the women, families, and communities threatened by draconian efforts to eliminate equal access to legal, safe abortion care." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3755 "Women's Health Protection Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "Lois Frankel believes that access to good quality affordable health care is essential for all Americans. Lois has always fought to protect Medicare, such as introducing the Fighting Medicare Fraud Act, supporting the Protecting the Health of America's Older Adults During COVID-19 and Beyond Act, and co-sponsoring the Medicare for All Act of 2019." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Alliance for Retired Americans. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Social Security is our nation's most important program for millions of older Americans, and it is our responsibility to ensure it is protected for future generations," said Rep. Frankel. "This important legislation follows through on our promise to take care of our seniors by providing a bump in benefits to older Americans who rely on this program today and protects the longevity of the Social Security by asking millionaires and billionaires pay their fair share." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "10 years ago, #CitizensUnited corrupted our political system by flooding it with unregulated cash. @HouseDemocrats passed the #ForThePeople Act to change that. The Senate must pass it to ensure our democracy works all Americans, not just for big business & those at the top." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 87% by Common Cause. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "I'm proud to have cast a vote for the passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. This legislation encompasses bold, unprecedented reforms to curb police misconduct, end racial profiling, and hold police accountable," said Rep. Frankel. "Last summer, our nation witnessed a moment of incredible anguish after the murder of George Floyd--a moment that led Americans from all walks of life to say enough is enough, and call for major changes to our justice system. This bill will boost good policing and save lives. I urge the U.S. Senate to take up and pass these needed reforms immediately." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "Increasing women's participation in peace and security efforts is not only crucial to advancing gender equality around the world, it is critical to broader international security concerns," said Rep. Frankel. "This strong bipartisan bill works for the people to ensure that women always have a seat at the table and an equal voice when it comes to peace and security. It also gives our troops a pay raise, establishes a confidential reporting option for sexual harassment complaints made by military service members, improves the lives of women in the Armed Forces, and strengthens our partnership with Israel." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 11% by Center for Security Policy. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "This National Defense Authorization Act is a big win for our men and women in uniform," said Rep. Frankel. "This bipartisan bill modernizes our defenses, strengthens our national security, and provides a pay raise for members of the military. It acknowledges the importance of family by improving paid leave and increasing access to child care. It takes the decision to prosecute a sexual assault case out of the chain of command, better protecting survivors and holding perpetrators accountable. This NDAA also includes a historic acknowledgement of the importance of women's participation in peace and security efforts to advance gender equality around the world." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022." (votesmart.org)
  • "The transition to a clean energy future is about ensuring our children and grandchildren grow up in a world with clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and beautiful nature to enjoy," said Rep. Frankel. "These new grants will help local transit authorities, like our very own Palm Tran, expand their electric bus fleets, creating more sustainable transportation options for our community." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "This package will create millions of good paying jobs, modernizing our bridges, roads, and public transportation systems while making historic investments in broadband, electric vehicles, green infrastructure and clean drinking water," said Rep. Frankel. "I look forward to passing the rest of President Biden's Build Back Better agenda to create an economy that works for all Americans." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "I am pleased to have voted for another funding package that will provide the emergency resources that are desperately needed to protect the lives and livelihoods of the American people. Congress must move quickly to provide relief to our state and local governments that provide police, fire and important government services and whose revenues are dwindling due to the pandemic," (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 266 "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "126 of our nation’s top economists—including 7 Nobel Laureates, 2 former Treasury Secretaries, 2 former Fed Vice Chairs, & many more experts—say the Inflation Reduction Act “will fight inflation and lower costs.” (twitter.com)
  • ".@HouseDemocrats are taking action to lower costs by making more in America. We're continuing the bicameral, bipartisan work to send the historic, cost-cutting, “make-it-in-America,” anti-inflation, America COMPETES Act to the President’s desk." (twitter.com)
  • "Putting people over politics, Democrats have taken bold action to bring down the kitchen table costs -- from health care premiums to prescription drug costs to energy prices -- while closing tax loopholes and paying down the deficit," (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Today is a great day for the millions of Americans who have been drowning in student loan debt," said Rep. Frankel. "A college education should bring prosperity, not the crushing burden of a lifetime of debt." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2547 "Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "This is why Lois cosponsored and voted for H.R.1, which is a bold and transformative legislation that expands early voting, ensures everyone can get a vote-from-home ballot if they'd like one, institutes automatic voter registration, includes prepaid postage on mail-in ballots, ends discriminatory voter identification laws, and provide necessary oversight to protect our elections from foreign interference. She also voted for the Heroes Act, which included most of these provisions and would provide significant funding to ensure our polling places have the proper equipment and sanitation to safely vote this November." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Not only is the Everglades a natural beauty and national park, it also serves as the main water source for eight million Floridians and visitors, and is home to 180 endangered plant and animal species. Today, we continue our commitment to caring for this important ecosystem for generations to come," said Rep. Frankel. "This bill will also increase the funding for renewable and energy efficiency programs critical to fighting climate change and reducing our carbon emissions as we strive to make our nation carbon neutral by 2050. It also restores and maintains the beaches, waterways, and harbors that are so crucial to South Florida's way of life and economy." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The transition to a clean energy future is about ensuring our children and grandchildren grow up in a world with clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and beautiful nature to enjoy," said Rep. Frankel. "These new grants will help local transit authorities, like our very own Palm Tran, expand their electric bus fleets, creating more sustainable transportation options for our community." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019." (votesmart.org)
  • "As a member of the Safe Climate Caucus, Lois is fighting back against President Trump's attempts to roll back decades of environmental protections. She believes we should rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement, has cosponsored critical legislation to make America carbon neutral by 2050 or sooner, and will work to implement the recently released principles set forth by the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. She used her position on the Appropriations Subcommittee for Energy and Water to advocate and secure billions of dollars for green energy projects, restore our beaches, and maintain our waterways. Lois has fought especially hard to secure record funding to restore and protect the Everglades, which is not only a beautiful national park, but home to hundreds of endangered plant and animal species, as well as drinking water to eight million South Floridians." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by League of Conservation Voters. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to President Trump: "It is widely agreed that human-related greenhouse gas emissions have and will continue to contribute to the Earth's climate warming. Climate projections indicate, human-related emissions, will cause sea levels to rise and create worsening weather phenomena. The Paris Agreement aims to combat this by requiring nations submit pledges to abate their greenhouse emissions and set goals to adapt to climate change. Without a thorough legal enforcement mechanism the agreement demonstrates our moral obligation to fight against climate change and protecting those most vulnerable to adverse effects of climate change." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 9 "Climate Action Now Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "Gun violence kills 100 Americans every day, and injures 230 more--and with each shot, loved ones have to face unimaginable grief and trauma. Heroically, some survivors have turned their grief into advocacy, and have been pushing for simple, commonsense, gun control," said Rep. Frankel. "This week, the House of Representatives delivered. These bills will close the loopholes that allow people to buy guns without having their background checked, a simple change that will save lives." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7910 "Protecting Our Kids Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Lois Frankel believes that access to good quality affordable health care is essential for all Americans. Lois has always fought to protect Medicare, such as introducing the Fighting Medicare Fraud Act, supporting the Protecting the Health of America's Older Adults During COVID-19 and Beyond Act, and co-sponsoring the Medicare for All Act of 2019." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today, @RulesDemocrats are holding a historic hearing – because health care is a human right, not a privilege. I’m proud to support #MedicareForAll as we work towards universal health care for ALL Americans." (twitter.com)
  • Signed Letter to President Biden: "We cannot emerge from this pandemic and remain one of only two countries in the world with no form of national paid leave. We need a policy that is inclusive and that protects all workers regardless of where they work, where they live, or whom they love. This moment, and the working families of America, demand and deserve real and lasting policy change and protection." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Speaker Pelosi: "Many of us have long supported universal, comprehensive paid family and medical leave as cosponsors of the FAMILY Act (H.R. 804). The benefits of paid family and medical leave are vast, yet more than 100 million people – or 79 percent of workers – do not have paid family leave through their jobs, and 60 percent lack access to paid personal medical leave through their employer.2 Access rates for workers in lower-wage jobs are even lower,3 and women of color are especially harmed by the lack of paid leave due to racial disparities.4 This means that when serious personal or family health needs inevitably arise, people face impossible choices between their families’ well-being, their financial security and their jobs" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "No one should have to choose between paying for lifesaving insulin and putting food on the table," said Rep. Frankel. "Right now, Americans pay more than ten times more for insulin than patients in other countries, which forces many families to cut or skip insulin doses just to make ends meet. The Affordable Insulin Now Act will limit the costs of insulin to $35 per month to ease the burden of prescription drug costs that weighs on seniors and working families." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The legislation makes access to child and home care more affordable while creating thousands of good jobs in the care industry. It expands the Child Tax Credit to deliver an extended tax cut for working families, and lowers the cost of prescription drugs. I look forward to voting for the final bill later this year." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3 "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "We don't need an expensive and useless wall - what we truly need is smart & effective border security. Democrats are ready and willing to work with you on that, @realDonaldTrump. #SOTU" (twitter.com)
  • "For 35 days, the country has heard heartbreaking stories from Americans impacted by the irresponsible and unnecessary Trump shutdown. I thank our government workers for continuing to work through adversity. I look forward to working in a bipartisan way on smart border security and initiatives that are for the people." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "This deal marks a bipartisan compromise to responsibly keep our government open and avert another reckless Trump shutdown that affected hundreds of thousands of American families. It also funds smart, effective border security in a way that stays true to our American ideals." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "If Speaker Ryan does not call a vote on the DREAM Act (H.R. 3440) as a standalone bill, which would pass with bipartisan support, then he has two ways to approach the pending funding vote. First, he can choose to coalesce his Republican colleagues, including the extreme factions, and enact a hardline budget that drastically cuts funding for essential programs, all while attempting to increase funding for the unpopular border wall. With this, the Speaker would appease a small group of lawmakers at the expense -- literally -- of most Americans, which is a huge risk that would place Republicans in a difficult position heading into an election year." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1333 "NO BAN Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1333 "NO BAN Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "President Biden has united the free world to punish Putin and support Ukraine in its fight for freedom and democracy. The U.S. has led an unprecedented campaign of crippling global sanctions against Putin and continues to provide crucial military and humanitarian support to Ukraine to stand up to Putin and ensure that dictators around the world see the severe consequences for unspeakable, unprovoked violence." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The Biden Administration is right to work in lockstep with our NATO allies to levy targeted financial sanctions against Russia and to insist that more consequences will follow if Putin does not deescalate his military aggression." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Protect Against Conflict by Turkey (PACT) Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "President Biden has united the free world to punish Putin and support Ukraine in its fight for freedom and democracy. The U.S. has led an unprecedented campaign of crippling global sanctions against Putin and continues to provide crucial military and humanitarian support to Ukraine to stand up to Putin and ensure that dictators around the world see the severe consequences for unspeakable, unprovoked violence." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "The Republicans' tax scam robs the middle-class to give huge tax cuts to corporations and the super wealthy. This Robin Hood in reverse plan raises taxes on 36 million households, and explodes our deficit, leaving our children to pay the bill. It could trigger an automatic $25 BILLION cut to Medicare next year alone which would leave seniors without the health care they have earned. Democrats have a Better Deal, one that invests in the future and lowers essential costs like prescription drugs and family care." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "This bill is a once-in-a-generation investment in the care economy, universal pre-K education, paid leave, clean energy, and lower health care costs, all being fully paid for by making sure big corporations & the wealthiest pay their fair share of taxes." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5377 "Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Ambassador Lighthizer: "As members of the Congressional Wine Caucus, we write to express our strong concern about U.S. retaliatory tariffs on European wine. These retaliatory tariffs cause economic harm to the thousands of U.S. wineries, exporters, importers, retailers, and restaurants who depend on a vibrant, healthy wine market for their livelihood. Any expansion of these tariffs would further exacerbate the harm already caused. As you know, our local wine communities are a driving force in the national economy with a total economic impact of $220 billion annually. The European Union (EU) and the U.S. are the largest wine producing regions in the world and they serve as each other's largest export markets. In fact, the combined wine trade between the U.S. and EU totaled $4.7 billion in 2018." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act." (votesmart.org)
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
The Political Courage Test asks candidates which items they will support if elected. It does not ask them to indicate which items they will oppose. Through extensive research of public polling data, we discovered that voters are more concerned with what candidates would support when elected to office, not what they oppose. If a candidate does not select a response to any part or all of any question, it does not necessarily indicate that the candidate is opposed to that particular item.

Indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning abortion.

X a) Abortions should always be legally available.
b) Abortions should be legal only within the first trimester of pregnancy.
c) Abortions should be legal only when pregnancy resulted from incest, rape, or when the life of the woman is endangered.
d) Abortions should be legal only when the life of the woman is endangered.
e) Abortions should always be illegal.
f) Abortions should be limited by waiting periods and parental notification requirements.
g) Prohibit the late-term abortion procedure known as "partial-birth" abortion.
h) Support "buffer zones" by requiring demonstrators to stay at least 15 feet away from abortion clinic doorways and driveways.
i) Other
Yes j) Should Florida government funding be provided to clinics and medical facilities that provide abortion services?

Indicate the principles you support (if any) concerning affirmative action. State government agencies should take race and sex into account in the following sectors:

Yes a) College and university admissions
Undecided b) Public employment
Yes c) State contracting
d) Other

Indicate which principles you support (if any) to address crime.

a) Increase state funds for construction of state prisons and for hiring of additional prison staff.
b) Support contracting with private sector firms to build and/or manage state prisons.
c) End parole for repeat violent felons.
X d) Support the use of the death penalty.
e) Oppose the death penalty.
X f) Implement penalties other than incarceration for certain non-violent offenders.
g) Inform communities when a convicted sex offender moves into the community.
h) Increase state funds for programs which rehabilitate and educate inmates during and after their prison sentences.
i) Decriminalize the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.
j) Strengthen penalties and sentences for drug-related crimes.
k) Strengthen penalties and sentences for sex offenders.
l) Lower the blood-alcohol-content limit defining drunk driving.
m) Prosecute juveniles who commit murder or other serious violent crimes as adults.
n) Allow recording devices in execution observation rooms.
o) Support chemical castration for convicted sexual offenders.
p) Maintain electrocution as Florida's method of execution.
q) Adopt lethal injection as Florida's method of execution.
r) Other
s) Should violent sexual offenders eligible for parole, be committed to mental hospitals until they are deemed safe to return to society?

Indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning the economy and employment.

a) Provide low interest loans and tax credits for starting, expanding, or relocating businesses.
b) Reduce state government regulations on the private sector in order to encourage investment and economic expansion.
c) Support limits on cash damages in lawsuits against businesses and professionals for product liability or malpractice.
X d) Increase funding for state job-training programs that retrain displaced workers or teach skills needed in today's job market.
e) Allow Native American tribes to operate gambling casinos on tribal land in Florida.
f) Other

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding education.

a) Increase state funds for professional development of public school teachers and administrators.
X b) Encourage private or corporate investment in public school programs.
c) Provide parents with state-funded vouchers to send their children to any participating school (public, private, religious).
d) Favor charter schools where independent groups receive state authorization and funding to establish new schools.
X e) Support sex education programs which stress abstinence.
X f) Support sex education programs which stress safe sexual practices.
X g) Increase state funds for school construction and facility maintenance.
X h) Increase state funds for hiring of additional teachers.
i) Endorse teacher-led voluntary prayer in public schools.
X j) Grant merit pay raises each year to teachers who excel.
k) Other
Yes l) Should Florida require that all new state school buses be equipped with passenger seat belts?
No m) Do you support adding the Bible to high school literature or history curriculums in Florida public schools?

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding the environment and energy.

a) Require the use of cleaner burning fuels in order to prevent pollution.
b) Support "self-audit" legislation which creates incentives for industries to audit themselves and clean up pollution.
c) Require a cost/benefit analysis to determine the economic impact of proposed environmental regulations before they are implemented.
X d) Require the state to fully compensate citizens when environmental regulations limit uses on privately owned land.
X e) Provide funding for recycling programs in Florida.
f) Request added flexibility from the federal government in enforcing and funding federal environmental regulations.
g) Suspend participation in unfunded, federally mandated environmental protection legislation.
h) Restructure the electric utility industry to allow consumers to choose their power company.
i) Other
No j) State environmental regulations should not be stricter than federal law.
Yes k) Do you support extending the Preservation 2000 program in Florida?

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding government reform.a) Do you support limits on the number of terms of the following Florida officials?b) Do you support limiting the following types of contributions to state legislative candidates?

No 1) State Senators and Representatives
Yes 2) Governor
Yes 3) Members of the Cabinet
Yes 1) Individual
No 2) PAC
No 3) Corporate
Yes c) Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information?
Yes d) Do you support imposing spending limits on state level political campaigns?
Yes e) Do you support partial funding from state taxes for state level political campaigns?
No f) Would you vote to ratify an amendment to the U.S. Constitution requiring an annual balanced federal budget?
Yes g) Do you support providing immunity from civil liability to persons who are participating in the process of government?
Yes h) Should using payroll deductions for political contributions from union members be illegal?
i) Other

Indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning gun issues.

X a) Ban the sale or transfer of all forms of semi-automatic weapons.
X b) Increase state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms.
c) Maintain state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms.
d) Ease state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms.
e) Repeal state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms by law-abiding citizens.
f) Favor allowing citizens to carry concealed firearms.
g) Require manufacturers to provide child-safety locks with firearms.
X h) Require a waiting period and criminal records check for weapons bought at gun shows.
i) Other
No j) Should Florida visitors be permitted to carry concealed weapons if they have permits from other states?

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding health issues.

a) Provide tax incentives to small businesses that provide health care to their employees.
b) Ensure that citizens have access to basic health care, through managed care, insurance reforms, or state funded care where necessary.
X c) Provide health care to uninsured children by designing a children's health insurance program.
d) Transfer more existing Medicaid recipients into managed care programs.
e) Use state funds to continue some Medicaid coverage for legal immigrants.
f) Limit the amount of damages that can be awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits.
g) Guaranteeing medical care to all citizens is not a responsibility of state government.
X h) Require HMOs to provide access to mental health care.
i) Other

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding social issues.

X a) Increase state funding for programs to prevent teen pregnancy.
b) Provide tax credits for businesses that provide child care for their employees.
X c) Increase state funds to provide child care to children in low-income working families.
d) Deny or suspend state-issued permits and licenses to parents who are delinquent in paying court-ordered child support.
X e) Favor banning smoking in public places.
X f) Allow local municipalities in Florida to ban smoking in public places.
X g) Increase state funding for Head Start in order to serve additional children and/or increase services from a half to a full day.
h) Increase state funding for community centers and other social agencies in areas with at-risk youth.
X i) Support state funding of programs for at-risk youth such as guaranteed college loans and job training and placement.
j) Require a waiting period between the time a mother consents to adoption and the time the adoption is finalized.
k) Other
l) Do you believe that the Florida government should include sexual orientation in Florida's anti-discrimination laws?
m) Do you believe that the Florida government should recognize same-sex marriages?
n) Should physician-assisted suicide for the terminally ill be legal in Florida?

Indicate the funding levels you will support for the following general categories. Select one level only.

a) Agriculture
b) Economic Development
Greatly Increase c) Education (K-12)
Slightly Increase d) Education (Higher)
e) Environment
f) Health care
g) Law enforcement
h) Tourism
i) Transportation infrastructure (highways, roads, bridges)
j) Welfare
l) Do you support using state money to fund a proposed bullet train between Miami, Orlando and Tampa?
Birth to three.-- Greatly Increase

Indicate the tax levels you will support. Select one level only.

a) Alcohol taxes
b) Capital gains taxes
c) Cigarette taxes
d) Corporate taxes
e) Gas taxes
f) Property taxes
g) Sales taxes
h) Other
No i) Do you support implementing a state income tax?

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding welfare.

a) Maintain the four-year limit on welfare benefits.
X b) Require that able-bodied recipients participate in work-related activities in order to receive benefits.
X c) Increase employment and job training programs for welfare recipients.
d) Provide tax incentives to businesses that hire welfare recipients.
X e) Provide child care for welfare recipients who work.
X f) Increase access to public transportation for welfare recipients who work.
X g) Allow welfare recipients to remain eligible for benefits while saving money for education, starting a business, or buying a home.
h) Limit benefits given to recipients if they have additional children while on welfare.
i) Eliminate government-funded welfare programs.
j) Other
Yes k) Do you support establishing a relocation assistance program for WAGES participants that relocate within the state as long as the relocation contributes to them attaining self-sufficiency?
Please explain what your two main legislative priorities will be if elected. Please explain how you would obtain any additional government funding needed to implement these priorities.

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