Doug believes state government should focus on the essentials that help Arkansas families and communities thrive.
Lowering costs for families
- By investing in affordable childcare
- By expanding access to healthcare
- By making it easier for first-time home buyers to get mortgages
- By offering farmers state tax rebates to offset the high costs of diesel fuel and fertilizer
Stimulating economic growth
- By making low-interest, short-term loans available to people seeking to start or expand small businesses
Promoting safe communities
- By increasing spending on mental health and drug treatment programs
Supporting public education
- By requiring means testing for educational vouchers
- By paying experienced teachers salaries commensurate with their years of service
- By requiring private schools receiving educational vouchers to meet the same teacher accreditation standards that public schools must meet