Issue Position: Strengthening Our Community's Long-Term Foundation: Education

Issue Position

Nebraska's local schools have a strong record of academic achievement--and our people have an equally strong record of support for our schools. The state has a responsibility to ensure that the school aid formula is fair, with an emphasis on accountability and transparency.

We must also do more to ensure each student has access to the best education environment that meets their unique needs. As you next state senator, I will continue to support our schools.

After investing so many resources in our educational system, it is critical that we don't lose that investment to another state by having our kids leave Nebraska and not return home. I came back to Nebraska; I want to see others come home, too. That means supporting good jobs while making sure that Nebraska's high taxes do not drive seniors from the state; those thinking of returning home to Nebraska (or staying) are much less likely to do so if their parents have to leave Nebraska because of a high tax burden.

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