PLATFORM

MEETING IN THE MIDDLE.
MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER.

Healthy Families, Healthy Communities

Stephanie believes healthy families are the foundation of strong communities. She'll work to make sure people can get the care they need without falling through the cracks.

Support Medicaid so more working families and children can access essential healthcare and stay healthy enough to work and thrive.
Ensure all women have access to comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care so babies get a healthy start and families are supported from the beginning.
Strengthen community-based mental health services so people can get care early, locally, and avoid unnecessary crisis care or incarceration.

Strong Schools

Stephanie knows that strong public schools are the backbone of South Dakota's future. Every child, no matter their zip code, deserves a path to a good-paying job and a life worth staying here for.

Strengthen and stabilize teacher pay to address shortages, especially in rural and high-need districts, and keep experienced educators in the classroom.
Invest in public schools and technical education so students can choose pathways that lead to good-paying jobs without being forced into unnecessary debt.
Expand voluntary early childhood education so that children start school ready to learn, improving outcomes and reducing long-term costs for families and schools.

Thriving Businesses & Affordable Living

Stephanie believes South Dakota's economy works best when hard work pays off, businesses can grow, and communities can keep their next generation at home.

Ensure wages reflect the cost of living so full-time work provides real stability and independence for South Dakota families.
Invest in workforce training, apprenticeships, and career pathways so businesses can find the skilled workers they need and young people can build futures here.
Support policies that help small businesses grow and attract new employers, especially in rural communities that need long-term economic investment.
Address rising property taxes and overall tax pressure responsibly, protecting local services while giving families meaningful relief.

Protect Our Land and Water

Stephanie believes South Dakota's land and water are among its greatest assets. Protecting them is not a partisan issue. It is a South Dakota issue.

Clean water is not negotiable. South Dakotans deserve waterways and drinking water that are safe for their families, their livestock, and their land.
Landowners know their land best. Property rights must be respected, and no family should be forced to give up their land against their will.
South Dakota's agricultural heritage is worth preserving. Smart policies protect farmland, support sustainable practices, and keep family operations viable for the next generation.
Responsible development means balancing growth with stewardship. New energy and infrastructure projects should benefit South Dakotans without compromising the land and water communities depend on.