• Mental Health, Substance Abuse
  In 1996, we lost my brother, Andy, to a heroin overdose. In his memory, I worked to pass legislation making Naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal drug, available to every Utahn who wants it. As your Senator, I’ll keep fighting to protect the most vulnerable in our society.
  
  Utah is scheduled to receive over $400 million in opioid litigation settlement funds in the coming years. This is an unprecedented opportunity to have impacts in the lives of those impacted in this realm. It is crucial that this money is spent responsibly and appropriately to ameliorate the harms of the opioid crisis. I am ready to lead the state in this effort. 

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• Healthcare and Public Health
  ​We need to ensure that the policies that are being made at the Capitol are backed by data, science, and experience. I also believe it is crucial to support and bolster our health care work force. It is imperative that we increase access to health care services and that each Utahn has access to affordable care and medications. No one should have to go into debt in order to receive the health care they or their loved ones need to survive. ​

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• Gender Equality
  Five years running, Utah has been ranked the worst state in the nation for Women’s Equality. We must work on policy and pass legislation to eliminate the gender pay gap, ratify the ERA, build on existing legislation to make childcare more affordable, and do everything in our power to make quality education accessible, affordable, and equitable across the gender divide.

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• Transgender Rights 
  Transgender children and trans adults alike deserve dignity and equity under the law in our communities. I’ve already fought on Capitol Hill alongside organizations like Equality Utah against the Legislative Majority’s draconian anti-trans laws. In the legislature, I won’t stop fighting for dignity, protections, and anti-harrassment for every community member.

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• Housing Affordability and Homelessness
  In SLC, we face a staggering housing crisis, and its ripple effects can be felt across the Wasatch Front. It puts strains on so many and has contributed to the increase in homelessness we are seeing in our communities. I work on building bridges with my colleagues to build bridges for my district, and this continues to be a goal for me. Quality of life is linked to affordability and cost of living. We must also find ways to provide compassionate solutions for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

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• Climate Change and Water Impacts in Utah
  When the snow stops falling and the Great Salt Lake dries up, will we be proud of how we empowered big business to pollute our state? It’s imperative that we act now, sanctioning polluters, protecting our air, water, and watersheds through legislation, and improving our forest management to limit debilitating fires that threaten our homes and livelihoods.
  
   

More than a list of issues, my focus is on getting things done. We can talk all day about what needs to be done but we deserve a legislator that works to pass bills and move the needle to improve our communities. In my first 3 sessions, I have been able to pass 26 pieces of impactful legislation to benefit all Utahns.​