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Ballotpedia, Steven Kinard

Steve is from Dallas, Texas. He earned a bachelor's degree in international studies from Texas A&M University and a master's degree in business administration from the George Washington University. He is married to his wife Kate, and they have 3 children.

Steve is the president of the AI Innovation Association. He has experience in blockchain technology and financial services.

Steve Kinard's campaign for state representative is his first run for public office.

Opposes the implementation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).

Supports the passing of the Texas CHIPS Act, which allocates funding towards the manufacturing of semiconductors and future technology.

- Opposes property tax increases.
- Opposes the implementation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
- Supports the passing of the Texas CHIPS Act, which allocates funding towards the manufacturing of semiconductors and future technology.

Economy

Plans to address "the lawlessness and human trafficking exacerbated by the border crisis."

- Plans to address "the lawlessness and human trafficking exacerbated by the border crisis."

Public Safety

As of September 7, 2024, Steve Kinard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Supports school choice and increased public investment into education.

Opposes government-mandated tests like the STARR.

Advocates parental involvement in their children's education.

- Supports school choice and increased public investment into education.
- Opposes government-mandated tests like the STARR.
- Advocates parental involvement in their children's education.

Education

Supports investment in energy sources like natural gas and nuclear in order to fix the electrical grid.

Advocates the adoption of cloud computing technology in energy consumption to help lower costs.

- Supports investment in energy sources like natural gas and nuclear in order to fix the electrical grid.
- Advocates the adoption of cloud computing technology in energy consumption to help lower costs.

Energy & the Environment

Supports a 12-year limit for federal and state politicians.

- Supports a 12-year limit for federal and state politicians.

Voting & Elections

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Steve Kinard

As of September 12, 2024, Steve Kinard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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