I believe all Alabamians deserve a strong economy. That is why I will work hard every day as Alabama’s governor to:
- Build the economy "from the ground up and middle out;"
- Grow the workforce by revitalizing manufacturing;
- Stimulate economic development with the creation of more private sector jobs;
- Offer incentives to small businesses looking to compete internationally,
- Support community development organizations that create jobs in areas where economic development is nonexistent;
- Provide internet access to all Alabamians;
- Support the creation of state and/or local trade review commissions to examine the impact future trade agreements can have on workers and communities;
- Support efforts to strengthen trade law enforcement;
- Oppose legislation which implements bilateral, regional or unilateral free trade agreements with nations who refuse to adopt internationally recognized workers’ rights and environmental standards;
- Partner with for-profit and non-profit organizations which seek to provide opportunities to improve student success and increase job acquisition following secondary and post-secondary education;
- Work with members of congress to increase the federal minimum wage to $20 by 2028 and ultimately a realistic Living Wage as there should be no reason why Alabama working families should have to live in poverty, and;
- Create jobs for disadvantaged youth by investing in a youth jobs program aimed at first generation college students.