Daily Independent, Four candidates in race for the Arizona House in District 28

Said, "We can attract more businesses to Arizona, and strengthen the ones that are here, with policies that provide a stable workforce."

- Said, "We can attract more businesses to Arizona, and strengthen the ones that are here, with policies that provide a stable workforce."

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As of September 17, 2024, Barbara Fike’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes vouchers do not increase choices for low income parents but give extra money for parents whose children are homeschooled or attend private school.

Said, "More children could be assured a quality education if vouchers and the associated funds were more carefully managed."

- Believes vouchers do not increase choices for low income parents but give extra money for parents whose children are homeschooled or attend private school.
- Said, "More children could be assured a quality education if vouchers and the associated funds were more carefully managed."

Education

Said, "We need to follow logic, science, and evidence in making decisions about water and land usage, instead of whose voices are loudest or donations biggest."

- Said, "We need to follow logic, science, and evidence in making decisions about water and land usage, instead of whose voices are loudest or donations biggest."

Energy & the Environment

Said, "I believe that elections should be about issues and not money, and should be fair."

- Said, "I believe that elections should be about issues and not money, and should be fair."

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Barbara Fike

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Believes fiscal restraint, responsible tax policy, and regulatory reform are essential for combating inflation and fostering economic growth. Supports expanding adult career training, attracting growth industries, and encouraging innovation to promote individual prosperity.

Believes fiscal restraint and regulatory reform are necessary to reduce inflation and promote economic growth.

Believes reforming Arizona's tax policy and regulations will reduce economic impact and promote individual opportunity.

Supports expanding adult education and training programs for work-displaced Arizonans to benefit from and contribute to the economy.

Supports expanding adult career training and education programs for unemployed individuals.

Supports lowering taxes, including passing "the largest tax cut in Arizona history."

- Believes fiscal restraint and regulatory reform are necessary to reduce inflation and promote economic growth.
- Supports expanding adult career training and education programs for unemployed individuals.
- Supports reducing taxes.

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Supported House Bill 2316 (HB2316), which allows individuals to carry concealed weapons on college campuses.

Believes an unsecured border is a national security risk and opposes sanctuary cities to protect Arizona residents. Supports state measures to mitigate the impact of criminal activity and drug-related deaths.

Believes an unsecured border is a national security risk and contributes to the increase in fentanyl overdoses.

Opposes "sanctuary cities and sanctuary policies" that protect criminals from law enforcement.

Opposes "sanctuary cities and sanctuary policies that shield criminals from appropriate law enforcement efforts."

Supports providing more resources to first responders and public health providers to address addiction and drug abuse.

- Supported House Bill 2316 (HB2316), which allows individuals to carry concealed weapons on college campuses.
- Believes an unsecured border is a national security risk and contributes to the increase in fentanyl overdoses.
- Opposes "sanctuary cities and sanctuary policies that shield criminals from appropriate law enforcement efforts."
- Supports providing more resources to first responders and public health providers to address addiction and drug abuse.

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Supported Senate Bill 1164 (SB1164), which bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

Supported Senate Bill 1457 (SB1457), which bans abortions based on genetic abnormality, bans mail delivery of abortion medication, and bans state spending towards organizations that provide abortion care.

Supported Senate Bill 1138 (SB1138), which banned gender reassignment surgery for minors.

Believes healthcare decisions should be made by patients and doctors, not bureaucracies. Supports a free-market system to control costs, provide innovative care, and adapt to public health emergencies.

Believes a free-market system is the best way to control healthcare costs, improve care, and prepare for public health emergencies.

Believes in safeguarding Arizona's health and well-being through expertise in Molecular Medicine and Infectious Diseases. Supports developing and evaluating public health strategies, particularly for communicable disease risks at the border.

Believes in the importance of molecular medicine and infectious diseases research in developing public health strategies.

Believes in "Pro Life and Parental Rights." Opposes abortion and supports parental rights in healthcare decisions.

Opposes abortion and supports parental rights in healthcare decisions.

Believes in "traditional family values" and supports policies that respect "the sanctity of life - from the unborn to the terminally ill."

Said she, "[Respects] the sanctity of life."

- Supported Senate Bill 1164 (SB1164), which bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
- Supported Senate Bill 1457 (SB1457), which bans abortions based on genetic abnormality, bans mail delivery of abortion medication, and bans state spending towards organizations that provide abortion care.
- Supported Senate Bill 1138 (SB1138), which banned gender reassignment surgery for minors.
- Believes a free-market system is the best way to control healthcare costs, improve care, and prepare for public health emergencies.
- Believes in the importance of molecular medicine and infectious diseases research in developing public health strategies.
- Opposes abortion and supports parental rights in healthcare decisions.
- Said she, "[Respects] the sanctity of life."

Believes education should be reformed and funded effectively, avoiding wasteful programs. Opposes the "current tax and spend approach" and advocates for focusing on the primary mission of education for the benefit of children.

Believes the public education system is over-regulated and opposes the "current tax and spend approach."

Believes in accountability in spending, curriculum transparency, and improving academics. As a School Board President, worked to oust a substandard superintendent and fought to reopen schools and against unnecessary mandates.

Believes there is a need for greater financial accountability and curriculum transparency in the public education system.

Believes in expanding vocational career and technical education opportunities for students and adults. Supports enhancing K-12 school policies to better prepare children for college and careers.

Supports expanding vocational career and technical education opportunities for students and adults.

Believes in addressing issues impacting students, families, and community stakeholders. Supports educating all students on financial literacy.

Supports providing financial literacy education to all students.

Believes in parental oversight of children's library materials. As a House Representative, sponsored HB 2439 allowing parents to review what their kids borrow from the library.

Sponsored House Bill 2439 (HB2439), which allows parents to review the material their kids borrow from the library.

Believes in closing the "revolving door" for school board members transitioning to administrative roles. Supports policies that enhance accountability in K-12 education.

Believes in closing the "revolving door" for school board members transitioning to administrative roles.

- Believes the public education system is over-regulated and opposes the "current tax and spend approach."
- Believes there is a need for greater financial accountability and curriculum transparency in the public education system.
- Supports expanding vocational career and technical education opportunities for students and adults.
- Supports providing financial literacy education to all students.
- Sponsored House Bill 2439 (HB2439), which allows parents to review the material their kids borrow from the library.
- Believes in closing the "revolving door" for school board members transitioning to administrative roles.

Believes in responsibly protecting and preserving wild spaces and water reserves as metropolitan areas grow for current and future well-being.

Believes in the need to preserve natural resources.

- Believes in the need to preserve natural resources.

Believes a well-regulated election boosts public confidence and voter participation. Supports election reforms to enhance transparency, security, and voter convenience, ensuring every legal vote is counted.

Supports election reforms to enhance transparency, security, and voter convenience.

Supports term limits for members of Congress.

- Supports election reforms to enhance transparency, security, and voter convenience.
- Supports term limits for members of Congress.

Endorsed by the Arizona Police Association.

- Endorsed by the Arizona Police Association.

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Beverly Pingerelli

Supports historic tax cuts and balanced budgets to spur economic growth. As a legislator, helped refill the Rainy-Day Fund and supported small businesses.

Supports tax cuts and balanced budgets to spur economic growth. As a legislator, helped refill the Rainy Day Fund and supported small businesses.

Says he has voted for "the largest debt repayment in state history."

- Supports tax cuts and balanced budgets to spur economic growth. As a legislator, helped refill the Rainy Day Fund and supported small businesses.
- Says he has voted for "the largest debt repayment in state history."

Opposes open borders and wants to fund the border wall.

- Supports first responders.
- Opposes open borders and wants to fund the border wall.
- Opposes gun control.

- Supports teachers.
- Believes in school choice.

As of September 17, 2024, David Livingston’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Supports "Constitutional rights."
- Voted for the Maricopa Election Audit.

David Livingston

- Your state representatives represent the interests of your local district in the Arizona State House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up the state lawmaking body: the Arizona Legislature.
- Your state representatives can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws.
- Arizona has 30 districts, and each district is represented by two State Representatives, making a total of 60 State Representatives.
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $24,000. They only serve in the role part-time.

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