Arizona State House of Representatives Legislator

Kevin Payne

Republican

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Strong Schools

Arizona now spends more than half of its state budget on education, we’re giving our teachers a 20% pay raise, we’ve added hundreds of millions of dollars to increase the capacity of our physical schools, and Arizona has added several billion dollars in overall future education funding, all in the last few years. I will continue to champion a strong education system, support choice for parents so they can find the school that is the best fit for their kids, and look after our teachers.

Jobs and Economy

Arizona is a national leader in job growth thanks to our pro-growth environment. We want it to be easy to move here, start a business or find a job here, and make a good living. That means less hassle, less paperwork, and less bureaucracy. Clearly, its working. That’s why so many people and companies are moving here from states that are hostile to job creators. Arizona’s future growth will be largely related to the quality of its infrastructure. That means issues like water need long-term plans, and quality highways and rail systems will be needed to move product both domestically as well as internationally.

Protect Your Constitutional Rights

Every lawmaker takes an oath of office pledging to uphold and defend the Constitution, but it seems obvious that a great many of them are not familiar with our founding documents. I take that oath seriously, whether dealing with 1st Amendment issues like freedom of speech, religious liberty, or freedom of expression, 2nd Amendment issues related to our right to keep and bear arms, 10th Amendment issues related to State’s Rights, etc. Our own State Constitution reminds us that governments derive their powers “…from the consent of the governed and are established to protect and maintain individual rights.” I will continue to vote in a way that respects and honors our constitutions and I will keep working to help my fellow lawmakers better appreciate the real meaning of the oath they take when they raise their right hand.