Ballotpedia, Rachel Baker

Rachel grew up in Michigan and earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Cincinnati and a master's degree in social work from the University of Michigan. She earned her doctorate in nursing research from the University of Cincinnati. She lives in Anderson Township with her 3 children.

Rachel is a nurse researcher for a local healthcare system and an adjunct professor teaching research and biostatistics to nursing students. She has also worked as a pediatric nurse and social worker.

Rachel Baker is a state representative in State House District 27. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

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Supports H.B. 422, which applies civil rights law employment provisions to unpaid interns.

As a state representative, sponsored a bill to apply civil rights law employment provisions to unpaid interns.

Supports tax credits or rebates for certain homeowners and renters.

As a state representative, co-sponsored a bill that supports tax credits or rebates for certain homeowners and renters.

Supports a livable minimum wage and equal pay for work regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability status, or gender identity.

- As a state representative, sponsored a bill to apply civil rights law employment provisions to unpaid interns.
- As a state representative, co-sponsored a bill that supports tax credits or rebates for certain homeowners and renters.
- Supports a livable minimum wage and equal pay for work regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability status, or gender identity.

Economy

Supports "common sense" gun laws, including a 10-day waiting period for firearm purchases, and measures to notify law enforcement of carry and concealed weapons.

- Supports "common sense" gun laws, including a 10-day waiting period for firearm purchases, and measures to notify law enforcement of carry and concealed weapons.

Public Safety

Supports access to abortion and opposes government involvement in healthcare decisions, believing only patients and providers should make such decisions.

Supports access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare services, including contraception, infertility treatment, abortion, prenatal care, and postnatal care.

Plans to address healthcare access, disparities, practice legislation, and safe work environments for healthcare workers.

Supports legislation to establish violence prevention and workplace safety plans, training, and reporting standards in hospitals.

Plans to advocate for mental health resources to address the state's mental health issues.

- Supports access to abortion and opposes government involvement in healthcare decisions, believing only patients and providers should make such decisions.
- Supports access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare services, including contraception, infertility treatment, abortion, prenatal care, and postnatal care.
- Plans to address healthcare access, disparities, practice legislation, and safe work environments for healthcare workers.
- Supports the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Supports legislation to establish violence prevention and workplace safety plans, training, and reporting standards in hospitals.
- Plans to advocate for mental health resources to address the state's mental health issues.

Healthcare

Supports teachers as "experts in education curriculum and practices."

Supports early childhood education, less emphasis on standardized testing, and more focus on child growth and learning.

Opposes bans and censorship in public classrooms, and wants schools to teach "honest and complete history as well as critical thinking and diverse perspectives."

Opposes bans and censorship in public classrooms, and wants schools to teach "honest and complete history" with diverse perspectives.

- Supports teachers as "experts in education curriculum and practices."
- Supports early childhood education, less emphasis on standardized testing, and more focus on child growth and learning.
- Opposes bans and censorship in public classrooms, and wants schools to teach "honest and complete history" with diverse perspectives.

Education

Supports legislation mandating refunds to consumers for unlawful utility charges, as deemed by the Ohio Supreme Court.

Advocates for transparent and affordable utilities, and introduced legislation for refunds on unlawful utility charges.

Opposes allowing utilities to recover costs for political expenditures.

Opposes allowing utility companies to recover costs for political lobbying.

Supports transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions, and preserving green spaces.

- Supports legislation mandating refunds to consumers for unlawful utility charges, as deemed by the Ohio Supreme Court.
- Advocates for transparent and affordable utilities, and introduced legislation for refunds on unlawful utility charges.
- Opposes allowing utility companies to recover costs for political lobbying.
- Supports transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions, and preserving green spaces.

Energy & the Environment

Supports ending gerrymandering and ensuring equal representation for all state residents.

Supports limiting individual and organizational contributions to $13,704.41 per election cycle.

Believes in nonrefundable tax credits for monetary contributions to campaign committees of statewide candidates, including members of the general assembly.

Supports tax credits for contributions to statewide candidates' campaigns.

- Supports ending gerrymandering and ensuring equal representation for all state residents.
- Supports limiting individual and organizational contributions to $13,704.41 per election cycle.
- Supports tax credits for contributions to statewide candidates' campaigns.

Voting & Elections

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Rachel Baker

Supports H. B. 427 Enact Employment, Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities Act.

Supports H.B. 438, which enacts the Homebuyer Protection Act.

Supports H. B. 74, which addresses state information technology systems and shared services.

Supports a law which applies civil rights law employment provisions to unpaid interns.

- Supports a law which applies civil rights law employment provisions to unpaid interns.
- Supports tax credits or rebates for certain homeowners and renters.
- Supports a livable minimum wage and equal pay for work regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability status, or gender identity.

Supports legislation that regulates items that accelerate a firearm's rate of fire.

Supports enacting the Ohio Anti-Corruption Act.

Plans to achieve "racial, social, and economic justice for all Ohioans" by partnering with faith, community, and labor organizations.

Supports safe communities and plans to work hard for families.

Said, "I value honesty, integrity, collaboration, and transparency."

Supports legislation requiring a 10-day waiting period for firearm purchases.

Believes in using evidence and data to influence legislation and funding for healthcare.

Believes education is crucial for empowering children and helping them build a foundation for future success.

Believes in making educational decisions that align with the best interests of families and children.

Believes in "utility transparency and environmental sustainability." Supports clear communication and ethical practices from utility companies to protect natural resources and promote sustainable energy practices.

Supports transparency in utility operations and environmental conservation.

Supports legislation that mandates the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to order refunds for consumers who made "unlawful payments."

Believes in the importance of grassroots campaigning and local engagement to ensure that every vote counts in elections.

Believes protecting access to the ballot is essential for safeguarding democracy.

Believes in having "strategic-level servant leadership experience."

Supports a tax credit for political contributions, allowing taxpayers to claim credits equal to their total contributions to eligible candidate committees, up to $50 for individuals and $100 for joint filers.

Rachel grew up in Michigan and attended the University of Cincinnati for her bachelor's degree in nursing and the University of Michigan for her master's degree in social work. She earned her doctorate in nursing research from the University of Cincinnati. She lives in Anderson Township with her three children.

Rachel Baker is a nurse researcher for a local healthcare system and an adjunct professor teaching research and biostatistics to nursing students. She has also worked as a pediatric nurse and social worker.

Rachel baker is currently the state representative for Ohio;s district 27. She was elected in 2022, and is serving her first term.

Rachel grew up in Michigan and attended the University of Cincinnati for her bachelor's degree in nursing and the University of Michigan for her master's degree in social work. She earned her PhD in nursing research from the University of Cincinnati. She lives in Anderson Township with her three children.

Rachel Baker is a nurse researcher for a local healthcare system and an adjunct professor teaching Research and Biostatistics to nursing students. She has also worked as a pediatric nurse and social worker.

As of September 23, 2024, Rachel Baker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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