On the Issues
STANDING WITH WORKING FAMILIES
George has a record of fighting- and winning for working families. He led a bipartisan coalition to defeat the largest middle class tax increase in Nebraska’s history and block efforts to claw back voter approved wage increases. George will continue to stand up against attacks on working families.
WORKING WITH VOTERS
After Nebraskans voted to approve earned paid sick leave, medical cannabis, and minimum wage increases- politicians in our legislature ignored them and gutted the initiatives. George led the fight against these attacks and successfully stopped many from passing into law. He will continue to stand with voters and work to restore the programs they demanded at the polls.
PROTECTING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
George supports strong K-12 public education because he believes every child should be set up for success and that education is the great equalizer. He is focused on ensuring our schools are properly funded, that staff is taken care of, and strengthening career pathway partnerships. George will also continue to stand up to political attempts which harm our kid’s schools such as book bans and voucher schemes.
SAVING US MONEY
When George came into office, inflation was at the highest it had been since 1981. He knew families were suffering from rising costs. George sponsored measures to deliver targeted tax relief to working families, voted to end the tax on essential products such as diapers, and blocked tax increases on everyday items like groceries and veterinarian care for pets. He will continue to fight for a Nebraska we can all afford.
GROWING OUR ECONOMY
George believes if you work hard, you should be able to earn enough to take care of your family – and that starts with good-paying jobs. He has voted to bolster workforce training opportunities to help workers move into careers with higher wages. He also passed legislation to strengthen the Creative District Program, which brings investments into northeast Lincoln’s economy. We will continue to work to ensure every Nebraskan has access to fair pay and a legislature which invests in their success.
KEEPING US SAFE
Having worked with many escaping violence in our courts, George knows firsthand the importance of strong public safety policies. He has worked with first responders to ensure they have the tools, training, and staff they need to keep us safe and worked to address root causes of crime, such as lack of housing, substance abuse, and unemployment.
LOWERING HEALTHCARE COSTS
Too many people in Nebraska are living one medical bill away from not being able to pay the bills. George believes you should never have to choose between receiving the medical care you need and providing for your family. In his first term, he passed legislation expanding access to affordable prenatal services for moms and their families. When reelected, he will continue to push for more affordable options for all Nebraskans and for privacy in those healthcare decisions.
TAKING CARE OF OUR VETS
George believes we have a solemn responsibility to take care of those who answered the call to serve. He supported legislation which created a statewide data system to prevent suicide amongst our veteran community, created a pilot program to address PTSD, and exempted national guard pay from state income tax.