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SenGov, Senator Lisa Barnes

Lisa is from Nash County and graduated from Southern Nash High School. She has an associates degree from Peace College, a bachelors degree in Political Science from North Carolina State University, and completed the postgraduate legal assistants program at Meredith College. Lisa and her husband Johnny have three children. The family are active members of Ridgecrest Worship Center.

Lisa has worked for the Rocky Mount Planning and Development Department and as a real estate paralegal with a private firm.

Lisa Stone Barnes is currently serving District 11 in the North Carolina Senate. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her second term. Previously, she served one term in the North Carolina House of Representatives representing District 7 from 2018-2020. She also served as a Nash County Commissioner, first elected in 2012. 

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Believes families are struggling with high costs and supports cutting taxes to provide financial relief. As a State Senator, voted to cut state income taxes in half and made the first $25,000 of income tax-free.

Supports cutting taxes to provide financial relief.

Believes in creating high-paying jobs in a diversified economy and keeping taxes low to help individuals and communities excel.

Believes in creating high-paying jobs in a diversified economy and keeping taxes low.

Believes in lowering corporate tax rates, controlling government spending, and implementing policies to grow the economy. Said, "It’s important we have leadership that recognizes the dynamic needs of different industries."

Believes in lowering corporate tax rates, controlling government spending, and implementing policies to grow the economy.

Believes economic recovery should focus on reducing inflation to ease the burden on North Carolina families and businesses.

Believes economic recovery should focus on reducing inflation.

- Supports cutting taxes to provide financial relief.
- Believes in creating high-paying jobs in a diversified economy and keeping taxes low.
- Believes in lowering corporate tax rates, controlling government spending, and implementing policies to grow the economy.
- Believes economic recovery should focus on reducing inflation.

Economy

As of June 14, 2024, Lisa Stone Barnes’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Believes healthcare costs are "spiraling out of control" and supports increasing access to care and expanding Medicaid. As a State Senator, advocated for legislation to cut costs and improve healthcare access during the 2021-2022 session.

Supports increasing access to healthcare and expanding Medicaid. 

Plans to address barriers in healthcare, including government regulation, costly malpractice insurance, liability, and Medicaid reimbursement limitations.

- Supports increasing access to healthcare and expanding Medicaid. 
- Plans to address barriers in healthcare, including government regulation, costly malpractice insurance, liability, and Medicaid reimbursement limitations.

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Believes in providing quality education with a range of choices to meet the diverse needs of students. Supports policies that offer local-level choices for parents and students, including higher education and vocational options.

Supports policies that offer local-level choices for parents and students, including higher education and vocational options.

Believes in developing high-quality vocational programs and supporting teachers to provide students with more opportunities. Plans to work with state leaders to offer choices to families and enhance K-12 and higher education policies.

Believes in developing high-quality vocational programs and supporting teachers to provide students with more opportunities. 

- Supports policies that offer local-level choices for parents and students, including higher education and vocational options.
- Believes in developing high-quality vocational programs and supporting teachers to provide students with more opportunities. 

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Lisa Stone Barnes

Lisa Stone Barnes is a Nash County native who graduated from Southern Nash High School, obtained an Associate of Arts degree from Peace College, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from North Carolina State University. She completed the postgraduate Legal Assistants Program at Meredith College. Lisa and her husband, Johnny Barnes, have been married for over 35 years and have three children: Bethany, Joshua, and Jacy, as well as a grandchild. The family are active members of Ridgecrest Worship Center.

Lisa Stone Barnes is currently serving in the North Carolina Senate representing District 11. She began her career as a real estate paralegal with a private firm and has also worked in the Rocky Mount Planning and Development Department. Additionally, Lisa has experience in agribusiness, working alongside her husband.

Lisa Stone Barnes is currently serving District 11 in the North Carolina Senate, representing Franklin, Nash, and Vance Counties. She has previously served in the North Carolina House and on the Nash County Board of Commissioners. Specific committee appointments or the exact duration of her service in these roles are not provided in the information given.

Believes in adopting business-friendly policies to drive private sector investment and create jobs. As a State Senator, worked with state leaders to encourage economic growth in diverse communities.

Believes in "fighting inflation" and "cutting taxes."

As Chair of the NC Senate Agriculture, Energy and Environment Committee, supported overriding Governor Cooper’s veto of SB 582, the NC Farm Act of 2023.

Believes healthcare should be patient-oriented and proactive, addressing barriers to quality care, transportation, education, and motivation to be healthy.

Believes in "fighting for access to quality healthcare." Supports public health initiatives and comprehensive healthcare access.

Believes educators should adapt to challenges while ensuring quality education for students. As a State Senator, voted for teacher pay raises for six consecutive years, increasing the average North Carolina teacher salary.

Believes in developing high-quality vocational programs to provide more opportunities for students. Plans to work with state leaders to offer choices to families, support teachers, and ensure students have the programs they need to succeed.

Believes North Carolina's public schools and higher education institutions effectively prepare students for a global economy. Supports innovative K-12 policies and workforce training through universities and community colleges.

Believes in "Quality Education For Every North Carolina Student." Supports policies that enhance K-12 education, improve college access, and benefit children statewide.

- Your State Senator participates in the legislative process at the state level. They are one of 50 members of the North Carolina Senate. The North Carolina Senate is the upper house of the North Carolina General Assembly (the state's lawmaking body).
- Your State Senator drafts laws, approves budgets, has oversight of the state executive branch, and debates and votes on proposed laws.
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Senator can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Senator is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- The State Senator is elected to a 2-year term. There is no term limit.