April 15, 2018

My Convention Speech

  I was so happy to have so much of my family be able come and support me at the County Convention. They stayed and stayed and stayed (these things take FOREVER!) so that they could hear my speech, and they were so encouraging and helpful. Pictured with me are my parents and five of my kids and their families. …

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April 13, 2018

Some Answers on Important Issues

I have been asked some very good and important questions by delegates. Here are some of those questions and my answers. 1. What are your views on improving education in our state? Particularly, how can we do a better job of attracting and keeping quality teachers in our public schools? Such important questions! Three things that the legislature could do …

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April 13, 2018

We Might Not Always Agree, But We Can Always Listen and Learn

Both of my parents are fiercely patriotic and politically active. My dad has always been a Republican, but my mom was a Democrat until she switched parties when Ronald Reagan was President. As you might imagine, our home was full of lively political discussions, and my siblings and I have always been acutely aware of how lucky we are for …

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