Education
Reducing the tax burden on property owners and farmers by making the state pay at least 50% of education funding.
Making sure that our schools are equipped with the technology necessary to prepare students for the 21st century.Restoring discipline and ensuring safety in our schools.
HMO Reform & Greater Access to Pharmaceutical Drugs
Giving consumers the right to sue their HMOs for harmful medical decisions and for denying important medical services.
Expanding programs like "Circuit Breaker" to provide low cost pharmaceutical drugs and property tax relief for people living on fixed incomes.
 Working Families
Providing more day care options for working mothers and families.Creating additional assisted living options to help ease the burden on families, enabling elderly people to age with dignity.Supporting and expanding programs like "KidCare" to provide health care to children and pregnant women.
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| "The state has an obligation to pay its fair share of the cost of education. I'll work to develop a more fair approach for funding education -- one that helps lessen the property tax burden on working families, farmer and senior citizens."
"Quality medical care and access to pharmaceutical drugs in an issue that affects every household. We need to hold HMOs accountable for their actions and make sure that medicine is available to those who need it."
"My job will be to help the working people of the 104th District. Whether it is helping a constituent cut through government red tape -- or introducing legislation to ease the financial burden of raising a family -- my top priority will be the citizens of our district."
- Chub Conner |
