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Lower Energy Costs
Maine families pay some of the highest energy costs in the nation. Joe will fight for policies that increase energy production and lower electricity and heating bills.
Joe supports an all-of-the-above energy approach that includes expanding natural gas access, protecting Maine's biomass and hydropower industries, and removing unnecessary regulations that drive up costs. He opposes mandates that force Mainers to pay more for energy while providing no reliable alternatives. Joe will work to ensure seniors on fixed incomes and working families can afford to heat their homes through our long winters.
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Tax Relief for Working Families
Mainers are overtaxed and deserve to keep more of their hard-earned money. Joe will oppose tax increases and fight for meaningful relief.
Joe believes government should live within its means, just like Maine families do. He will oppose new taxes and fees, support reducing the income tax burden on Maine workers, and fight to eliminate the death tax that threatens family farms and small businesses. Joe will scrutinize every budget to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and efficiently.
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Support Local Jobs & Small Business
Maine's economy thrives when small businesses succeed. Joe will cut red tape and create an environment where entrepreneurs can grow and hire.
As someone with small business experience, Joe knows excessive regulation and bureaucracy stifle growth and job creation. He will work to streamline permitting processes, reduce burdensome regulations, and ensure Maine is competitive in attracting and retaining businesses. Joe will advocate for workforce development programs that connect Mainers with good-paying jobs in trades and skilled professions.
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Public Safety
Every Maine community deserves to be safe. Joe supports law enforcement and will oppose efforts to defund or weaken our police.
Joe backs our men and women in uniform and will fight to ensure they have the resources, training, and support they need. He opposes soft-on-crime policies that put communities at risk and will work to address the drug crisis devastating Maine families. Joe supports commonsense measures to keep dangerous criminals off our streets while protecting the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens.
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Protecting Second Amendment Rights
The right to keep and bear arms is fundamental. Joe will defend the constitutional rights of Maine gun owners against any infringement.
Maine has a proud tradition of responsible gun ownership for hunting, sport, and self-defense. Joe will oppose any legislation that infringes on Second Amendment rights, including red flag laws, magazine bans, and excessive permitting requirements. He earned the trust of sportsmen and gun owners and will be their voice in Augusta.
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Education & Parental Rights
Parents should have the primary say in their children's education. Joe supports transparency, local control, and school choice options.
Joe believes parents are the most important stakeholders in their children's education and deserve full transparency about what is being taught in classrooms. He supports local control of schools, opposes one-size-fits-all mandates from Augusta, and will work to expand options for families seeking alternatives that better fit their children's needs. Joe will fight to ensure education funding follows the student.