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My Plan for Maryland

✅ Supporting Veterans & Military Families

1. Fully Fund VA Healthcare & Mental Health Services: Reduce wait times, increase mental health resources, and ensure quality care for all veterans.

• Boost Job Training & Employment for Veterans & Military Spouses: Provide tax incentives for businesses that hire veterans and military spouses and expand federal job training programs.
• Fix VA Disability & Caregiver Support Programs: Streamline VA benefits processing, increase home healthcare funding, and ensure caregivers receive the support they deserve.

✅ Making Healthcare More Affordable

• Lower Prescription Drug Prices: Cap out-of-pocket drug costs, increase price transparency, and allow Medicare to negotiate lower prices.
• Expand Affordable Healthcare Options: Support a public option to provide low-cost healthcare choices for Marylanders.
• Strengthen Home Healthcare & Long-Term Care Programs: Increase funding for in-home nursing, elder care, and caregiver support programs.

✅ Strengthening Maryland’s Economy & Lowering Costs

• Cut Taxes for Working Families & Small Businesses: Reduce income taxes for middle-class families and provide small business tax relief.
• Invest in Local Manufacturing & Supply Chains: Incentivize Maryland-based production to reduce reliance on foreign goods and stabilize prices.
• Expand Job Training & Technical Education: Increase funding for trade schools and apprenticeships in industries like healthcare, clean energy, and cybersecurity.

✅ Lowering Grocery & Gas Prices

• Stop Corporate Price Gouging: Enforce stronger antitrust laws to hold large corporations accountable and ensure fair grocery prices.
• Support American Farmers & Reduce Tariffs on Essential Goods: Cut unnecessary tariffs on food and farm equipment to lower costs for consumers and support Maryland’s agriculture industry.
• Boost Energy Independence to Lower Gas Prices: Invest in domestic energy production, electric vehicle infrastructure, and alternative fuels to reduce dependence on foreign oil.

✅ Investing in Education & Workforce Development

• Make Community College & Trade Schools More Affordable: Expand tuition-free programs for two-year colleges and trade schools in high-demand fields.
• Raise Teacher Pay & Increase School Funding: Secure higher wages for teachers, more funding for classroom resources, and better support for special education.
• Help Military Families & Schools Near Bases: Provide federal funding for schools serving military children and offer scholarships for military families.

✅ Fixing Maryland’s Infrastructure & Transportation

• Repair Roads, Bridges & Public Transit: Secure federal funding to improve Maryland highways, bridges, and public transit in Baltimore and the DC metro area.
• Expand Rural Broadband & High-Speed Internet Access: Invest in broadband expansion so rural communities have reliable internet access for work, school, and telehealth.
• Create Clean Energy Jobs: Invest in solar, wind, and battery technology to create new, high-paying jobswhile protecting Maryland’s environment.

Join Me in the Fight for Maryland’s Future

Maryland deserves a leader who understands real life—not a career politician who’s out of touch with working families. As a veteran, military spouse, business owner, and caregiver, I know what it means to serve, sacrifice, and fight for what’s right.

If you believe in lowering costs, strengthening our economy, supporting veterans, and building a brighter future for Maryland, I need your support.

How will these proposals be funded?

The funding for these initiatives would primarily come from a mix of sources, including:

1. Federal & State Budgets – Many of these proposals, such as VA healthcare improvements and infrastructure investments, would rely on federal and state funding. This often means reallocating existing funds or increasing budgets for specific programs.
2. Tax Reforms & Revenue Adjustments – Some proposed tax cuts for working families and small businesses might be offset by closing corporate tax loopholes, enforcing fair tax policies, or adjusting tax rates on high-income earners or large corporations.
3. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) – Investments in infrastructure, clean energy jobs, and broadband expansion could involve partnerships with private companies that invest in these sectors alongside government funding.
4. Economic Growth & Job Creation – Boosting local manufacturing, job training, and education could lead to long-term economic growth, increasing tax revenue without raising tax rates.
5. Targeted Spending Cuts or Efficiency Improvements – Some plans could involve cutting wasteful government spending or streamlining existing programs to ensure more efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

Here's a detailed breakdown of how each initiative could be funded:

• VA Healthcare & Mental Health Services: Funded primarily through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) budget, which is federally funded through Congress. Additional funding could come from defense appropriations or reallocations from military spending.
• Job Training & Employment for Veterans & Military Spouses: Federal job training programs such as the Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) program and the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) could be expanded using federal workforce development funds.
• VA Disability & Caregiver Support Programs: Streamlining VA benefits processing may involve technological upgrades funded through existing VA budgets. At the same time, increased home healthcare funding could be supported by Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements.

• Lower Prescription Drug Prices: Allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices would reduce government spending on healthcare, helping offset costs without increasing taxes. Price caps would primarily impact pharmaceutical companies' pricing strategies rather than taxpayers.
• Expand Affordable Healthcare Options: A public option for healthcare would likely require government subsidies, potentially funded through a combination of employer contributions, increased efficiencies in Medicaid/Medicare, and closing tax loopholes for healthcare companies.
• Strengthen Home Healthcare & Long-Term Care Programs: Increased funding could come from expanding Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements and offering incentives for private insurance providers to cover in-home care more extensively.

• Cut Taxes for Working Families & Small Businesses: Tax relief could be offset by closing corporate tax loopholes or adjusting tax rates on large multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals.
• Invest in Local Manufacturing & Supply Chains: The federal government already offers incentives for domestic manufacturing, such as the CHIPS Act and Inflation Reduction Act funding. Additional state tax credits could be covered through economic growth-driven revenue increases.
• Expand Job Training & Technical Education: Workforce development grants from the Department of Labor and state education funds could be used, along with partnerships with private industries that benefit from a skilled workforce.

• Stop Corporate Price Gouging: Enforcing antitrust laws is not a direct taxpayer cost, as penalties and fines collected from corporations can fund regulatory enforcement.
• Support American Farmers & Reduce Tariffs: Cutting tariffs does not cost taxpayers directly but reduces revenue from import duties, meaning other funding sources (e.g., reallocated agricultural subsidies) may be needed to support farmers.
• Boost Energy Independence: Investments in domestic energy, EV infrastructure, and alternative fuels could be financed through federal incentives, private investment, and redirected energy subsidies (e.g., shifting subsidies from fossil fuels to renewable energy).

• Make Community College & Trade Schools More Affordable: Expanding tuition-free programs would likely be funded by state and federal education budgets, potentially offset by small tax increases on high earners or corporate education levies.
• Raise Teacher Pay & Increase School Funding: Additional funding could come from increased state education budgets, reallocating underutilized school funds, or federal education grants.
• Help Military Families & Schools Near Bases: Schools serving military families receive Impact Aid from the federal government, which could be increased by adjusting defense-related discretionary spending.

• Repair Roads, Bridges & Public Transit: Maryland can secure federal infrastructure funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, as well as through state gas taxes, toll revenues, and public-private partnerships.
• Expand Rural Broadband & High-Speed Internet Access: The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program and private telecom investments could fund this expansion.
• Create Clean Energy Jobs: Federal incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act and state-level green energy credits could help fund solar, wind, and battery technology projects.

1. Federal Grants & Programs – Many initiatives can be funded through existing federal programs or new appropriations.
2. Tax Adjustments for Large Corporations & High-Income Earners – Rather than raising taxes broadly, closing loopholes and enforcing fair corporate taxation could generate revenue.
3. Public-Private Partnerships – Encouraging private investment in infrastructure, education, and energy reduces direct taxpayer burden.
4. Reallocating Existing Funds – Shifting money from inefficient programs or outdated subsidies can help fund new initiatives without requiring new taxes.

As your elected congresswoman for Maryland’s District 5

I am committed to investing in our youth by providing them with the resources, opportunities, and support they need to succeed. One of my top priorities is the construction of more youth centers and expanding job opportunities for young people. These centers will serve as safe spaces where children and teenagers can engage in mentorship programs, career readiness training, and recreational activities. By fostering an atmosphere of growth, learning, and community, we can steer our youth away from negative influences and guide them toward successful futures. Funding for these centers will come from federal grants, public-private partnerships, and reallocating portions of the state budget dedicated to youth and community development.In addition to youth centers, I plan to tackle key issues affecting our community. 

• One pressing issue is the lack of accessible employment opportunities for young people. I will work with local businesses to create apprenticeship and internship programs that provide hands-on experience and skill development. 
• Another critical issue is educational inequality, particularly the lack of resources for underserved schools. I will advocate for increased federal funding to improve school facilities, provide updated learning materials, and support teachers with competitive salaries and training. 
• Gun violence prevention is another priority, and I will push for legislation that enforces stricter background checks and implements community-based intervention programs that address the root causes of violence.

• One of my key initiatives is ensuring that every child in our district has access to free school lunches, regardless of their financial background. No child should go hungry while trying to learn. I plan to secure funding for this program by advocating for an increase in the federal Child Nutrition Program budget and working with local farmers to establish farm-to-school partnerships. These partnerships will reduce costs while providing healthy, locally sourced meals for our children.
• Additionally, I will implement free summer programs that offer academic enrichment, arts, sports, and STEM-related activities to keep children engaged and learning year-round. Funding for these programs will come from a combination of federal education grants and community partnerships with local organizations and businesses that want to invest in the future of our youth. 
• Furthermore, I will establish a free summer food program to ensure that children who rely on school meals do not go hungry during the break. This initiative will be funded through USDA programs, community sponsorships, and food bank partnerships.Our children are the future, and as your congresswoman, I will fight tirelessly to provide them with the opportunities, education, and nourishment they need to thrive. 
• We can create a stronger, healthier, and more prosperous Maryland District 5.

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