Civil Miller Watkins (D)

Education Administration

Education
- Making Public Schools a First-Best-Choice
- Enacting Common Sense gun laws that make it possible for our children to feel safe, secure and without fear while in school, in the community and at home.

Healthcare
- A Woman's Right to Choose
- Support for the Care Givers who provide care for their family members
- Maternal Care, so that fewer women die during and after childbirth
- Reducing the effect of Rural Healthcare Deserts

Economy
- Expanding the availability of good paying jobs
- Standing with our unions to foster a stronger middle class
- Economic policy that creates a foundation of possibility where each person can plant their seeds of promise claiming the American Dream at the level they are willing to work toward

Voting Rights
- Pro John Lewis Voting Rights Act
- Balancing the Budget
- We need to be smart about how we handle our country's money. I promise to work on balancing the budget by cutting unnecessary spending and making sure we're investing in things that really matter for the wellbeing of all Americans. It's about ensuring a stable and prosperous future for us all.

Border Protection with Humanity
- I believe in protecting our borders in a way that's both effective and kind. This means using the latest technology, creating fair immigration rules, and always respecting human rights. It's possible to keep our country safe while also being fair and humane.

Lower Costs.
- I believe people who work hard should have a fair chance to get ahead.
- [Create] better-paying jobs, support small businesses, improve public schools, and make healthcare more affordable

Protect Democracy. Protect Every Voice.
- In the Senate, I will work to protect voting rights, increase civic participation, strengthen faith in our elections, and ensure [the] government remains accountable to the people.

Invest in Rural Tennessee.
- Rural communities should not be left behind. Too many families are struggling with hospital closures, weak infrastructure, underfunded schools, and a lack of job opportunities. I want to bring more investment into rural Tennessee by improving
>healthcare,
>education,
>broadband access,
>roads, and
>economic development.
Where you live should not decide the opportunities you have in life.