VOTE KATE MCLAUGHLIN
Issues
Families First
Property tax -base tax on purchase price rather than changing market value
Privacy - protect personal and medical data from corporate misuse and security breaches
Education - Retain great teachers and invest in Montana students.
Support wages that allow working families to thrive without assistance.
Study how a statewide paid family medical leave, funded by a pool from employers and employees would impact Montana families, when they need to take time off to care for themselves of a loved one.
Agriculture- Support family based producers and ranchers with competitive, fair markets
Agriculture - build more state inspected processing facilities.
Lower taxes for small businesses
Affordable Housing
Health and Human Service
Health Insurance - Penalize unjustified delays and denials.
Health Insurance - require timely approvals for necessary care.
Childcare - 64% of children have all available parents participating in the workforce, the average cost of care is $15,000 year (or $1257/mth), expand access to grants.
The current supply of regulated child care does not meet the demand. Lack of access costs the state's economy an estimated $516 million in lost earnings and productivity - we can expand access through Govt. Seed Funding.
Ensure long term care facilities are remain functional and financially stable.
Eliminate medical debt from consumer credit report.
Integrate mental health in primary care and schools
Seniors - aging in place and not moving to facilities
Respite care to cover the unpaid caregiving burden
Environment
Preserve our public lands, agriculture, recreation and outdoor economy.
No AI Data Centers
Hold corporations accountable for pollution and irresponsible development
Support responsible energy projects that benefit Montana communities.
Safeguard clean air and water
Climate resistance - Fund infrastructure upgrades to protect against floods, droughts and wildfires and fix roads that need fixing.
Justice
Women and children should be safe in their homes
Protection orders should be enforced
Safety is priority and comes before convenience
No one is above the law and no victim should be silenced
McLaughlin For Montana (D)
175 Hutton Ranch Rd. Ste 103 #315
Kalispell, MT 59901
