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Economy & Fiscal Policy
Common Ground means a government that lives within its means and a tax code that works for everyone.
- Pass balanced budgets and implement a credible plan to reduce the national debt
- Reform the tax code for simplicity, fairness, and competitiveness, spurring investment and job creation
- Ensure financial stability through a well-regulated financial system
- Streamline and enhance government operations to improve efficiency
- Embrace fiscal responsibility by passing balanced budgets and implementing a plan to pay down America's national debt
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Jobs & Small Business
Common Ground means good jobs, thriving small businesses, and an economy built to last.
- Reduce regulatory burdens on small businesses and startups, and expand access to capital
- Promote small business growth and job creation through reduced regulatory burdens
- Incentivize private sector investment in research and innovation
- Invest in workforce development so Delaware workers are ready for the jobs of tomorrow
- Modernize transportation and energy infrastructure through public-private partnerships
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Healthcare
Common Ground means no family's health depends on their zip code.
- Guarantee access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for every Delaware family, regardless of location
- Shift the system's focus from treating illness to preventing it, reducing long-term costs for families
- Integrate mental health services into education and community health, treating the whole person
- Break down silos between not-for-profit, academic, and for-profit health systems to enhance choice and efficiency
- Extend care from Wilmington's urban centers to Delaware's rural farmlands, leaving no community behind
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Education
Common Ground means every child's future is determined by their potential, not their address.
- Expand access to quality early childhood education, recognizing its critical role in lifelong success
- Ensure every child, regardless of socioeconomic background, can discover and develop their talents
- Prepare students not just for academic success but for life: employment, civic participation, and personal well-being
- Invest in workforce and education alignment so Delaware students graduate ready for 21st-century careers
- Treat education as the foundation it is, for individual prosperity and Delaware's long-term competitiveness
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Veterans & Military
Common Ground means we keep our promises to the families who served.
- Establish a new VA advanced medical center in Southern Delaware within his first 90 days
- Ensure the facility provides specialized cancer treatment, mental health services, and disability management
- Partner with federal, state, and Maryland regional agencies to maximize resources and reach
- Address the full spectrum of veteran needs: healthcare, employment, housing, and transition support
- Honor veterans' continued service as first responders and community leaders
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First Responders
Common Ground means the people who protect our families are protected too.
- Fight to close staffing deficits and ensure competitive pay for first responders across Delaware
- Secure adequate equipment and resources, so no first responder faces danger without what they need
- Provide comprehensive physical and mental health support for those who bear the weight of service
- Address workplace violence and create stronger protections for those on the front lines
- Build genuine community appreciation and support for the guardians of our neighborhoods
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Energy & Environment
Common Ground means clean air, clean water, and lower energy bills.
- Protect Delaware's clean water and air through strong environmental standards and sustainable practices
- Preserve Delaware's beaches and open spaces for future generations
- Champion advanced nuclear energy development with the highest safety standards
- Foster American energy independence through an all-of-the-above approach that lowers costs for families
- Lead on global environmental challenges through innovation, international cooperation, and technology investment
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Homeownership
Common Ground means the American Dream of owning a home is within reach.
- Implement tax incentives and discounted interest rates for first-time homebuyers
- Augment the supply of affordable homes through zoning reform and construction incentives
- Reduce the cost of housing construction while encouraging affordable housing projects
- Work across party lines to make homeownership attainable for working families
- Address the 53% surge in Delaware home prices that has put ownership out of reach for many
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