The Economy – Government can never tax and spend itself into prosperity. We can restart our economy by encouraging policies that diversify our economy, promote entrepreneurship and reinvest in our state. We must keep taxes low and reduce burdensome government regulations.

Government – We need state government to focus efficiently on its core mission of quality schools, public safety and protecting children and seniors in need. Government must be accountable for every dollar it collects and for every dollar it spends. Floridians are creative and industrious and we must embrace market-based solutions for the issues facing our state instead of always looking to the government to do everything. Individual responsibility is key.

Taxes - Floridians work hard for the money they earn and the government should not be in the business of taking more and more out of people’s paychecks. For the economy to truly thrive, citizens must be allowed to keep the money they earn and use it as they see fit. Small businesses should NOT be regulated or taxed to the point where they cannot employ people.

Quality Schools – We must continue the innovations that have been working to improve our schools. Involved parents, excellent teachers and classroom discipline are key. We need to keep classrooms and learning as the focus of our education dollars.

Healthcare – We must make health care affordable and accessible for all Floridians. Doctors and patients need to make their health care decisions without third party interference. Insurance companies must not be allowed to discriminate against individuals with medical illnesses and we need better preventive care so illnesses can be treated before they become catastrophic problems.

Secure Borders - The first and primary role of government is to protect its citizens, and that means the border must be secured. In a day and age when many around the world seek to destroy America, we must have the ability to know who is coming into the United States. The inability of our federal government to secure our borders has allowed millions of people to cross unlawfully, contributing to crime and increasing the demand for, and cost of, social service programs especially when state and local budgets are stretched thin and American citizens are hurting here at home. Illegal immigration must be ended once and for all.

Energy - We need to explore and invest in alternative and renewable energies as way of creating jobs, moving toward energy independence and lessening our environmental impact. So long as Florida benefits in the process, we should also allow offshore drilling at safe distances.

Crime and Punishment – We need to have an aggressive, pro-active policy towards those who commit crimes, especially those who prey on children, the elderly and the disabled.

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