Missouri is currently ranked 49th on which states have the best early childhood program. Our kids deserve better I will work to expand early childhood programs, attract & retain quality teachers, and make excellent education affordable.

I believe everyone deserves a fair wage. I will work to grow and maintain good-paying jobs, an will help families succeed by working to establish paid family leave in Missouri.

In 2018, the uninsured rate in Missouri was 11.2%, which was higher than the national percentage. I will work to make health care affordable to all, to reduce the cost of prescription drugs, and to expand mental health care benefits.