Jon Porter: Fighting for Nevada – Every Day…
- Passed legislation to keep sexual predators out of our schools and away from our kids.
- Created an accelerated nursing program that expands access to the highest quality health care for all Nevadans.
- Passed housing legislation that will keep families in their homes and prevent property values from plummeting.
- Secured $1.5 million for the Clark County School District to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers.
- Increased penalties for criminals who murder or attempt to murder police officers, firefighters, or other brave public safety officials.
- Expanded America’s energy options and worked to reduce the price at the pump by supporting domestic energy exploration and investing in renewable energy resources.
- Authored first-of-its-kind legislation to combat drugged driving in the same way we hold drunk drivers accountable for risking innocent lives.
- Changed the way the federal government funds schools in Nevada so that we get our fair share of education dollars from Washington.
- Introduced legislation to make the $1,000 per child tax credit permanent.
- Advocated for the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act, which improved education benefits for our men and women in uniform.
