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.