Updates from the Trail

  • Healthcare Access Should Not Feel This Difficult

    As a nurse practitioner and healthcare provider, I have watched healthcare become increasingly difficult for patients to navigate. And the frustration people feel is growing. Patients wait months for appointments. Primary care access is limited in many areas. Emergency departments are overcrowded. Healthcare workers are burned out. Insurance costs continue rising while people often feel…

  • Housing Is Becoming Out of Reach for Working Families

    One of the most emotional conversations I continue hearing throughout our communities involves housing. Young adults wonder if they will ever be able to buy a home. Parents worry their children may not be able to afford to stay in the communities where they grew up. Retirees on fixed incomes are increasingly concerned about property…

  • Public Safety Should Not Be a Political Debate

    One concern I consistently hear from people across the 28th District is this: People want to feel safe again. That concern comes from parents, seniors, healthcare workers, teachers, small business owners, and even longtime residents who say they no longer recognize parts of their own communities. Regardless of political affiliation, most people agree on something…