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