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1 am one that has the courage to stand up to special interest and make the cuts that are necessary.
No, I would not vote for a tax increase to fund higher education. We don’t need it and parents have the incentive and wherewithal to find ways to finance the education for their family members and loved ones. I realize how important higher education is to our economy...”
Cost of Competing: Rural counties bordered by growth areas have a hard time keeping teachers and other public employees because higher salaries are paid in nearby jurisdictions, but the cost of living here is not much lower. What would you do to bring this into balance? i
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