MATTHEW’S STANCE ON THE ISSUES
Fighting for the things that are important to my family and yours!
Governement Transparency
Strengthen oversight of state agencies
Expand government transparency and public access to information
Protect and fully fund the Auditor General’s office
Ensure responsible use of taxpayer dollars
Supporting Small Businesses & Local Jobs
Foster growth for local manufacturers and agricultural businesses
Streamline state regulations and licensing
Support workforce development and skills-training programs
Expand access to jobs in trades, agriculture, health care, and advanced manufacturing
Infrastructure & Roads
Fight for fair funding to fix rural roads, bridges, and county drains
Improve long-term road-funding formulas so rural communities aren’t shortchanged
Expand access to reliable broadband for homes, farms, and small businesses
Law Enforcement, Public Safety & Border Security
Support law enforcement and first responders
Back strong penalties for violent crime, drug trafficking, and fentanyl distribution
Ensure counties have adequate funding for sheriffs, EMS, and emergency services
Energy Reliability & Affordability
Oppose policies that raise utility costs for families and farmers
Support an all-of-the-above energy strategy
Protect local control over siting of large wind and solar projects
Defending Constitutional Freedoms
Protect Second Amendment rights
Safeguard free speech and individual liberties
Support due-process protections for all citizens
Cutting Taxes & Reducing the Cost of Living
Provide permanent tax relief for working families and seniors
Reduce regulatory burdens that drive up costs for small businesses
Oppose unfunded state mandates that raise local taxes
Agriculture & Rural Community Strength
Protect farmland and promote Michigan-grown products
Support 4-H, FFA, and youth agricultural programs
Develop policies that address rising production costs, input shortages, and supply chain issues
Expand rural economic opportunity and preserve family farms
Health Care Access & Affordability
Improve rural access to primary care, therapy, and mental health services
Expand incentives for medical professionals to locate in rural areas
Cut unnecessary administrative burdens on health care providers
Education & Career Paths for All Students
Support strong local schools and teachers
Strengthen access to trades, apprenticeships, and vocational education
Increase school safety resources and mental health supports
Protecting Parental Rights
Ensure parents have a strong voice in their children’s education
Support transparency in curriculum and school decision-making