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Healthcare
3.33
Economics
3.33
Candidate Name
Phil Gift
District
State House District 35
Values
Grade
Values
Party
Democrat
Experience
Challenger
Grade
Democracy
4.00
Accessibility
3
Governance
4
Cost
Choice
3
4
Freedom
Voting
4
4
Community
4.00
A
Overall Grade
Education
4.00
Affordability
Equity
Opportunity
3
3
4
Environment
Public Safety
Inclusion
X
4
4
Stability
Funding
Belonging
4
4
4
Notable Information
Candidate Name
Candidate for:
State House District 35
Democrat
Challenger
Notable Information
MADVoters Survey Responses
Healthcare: The Big Beautiful Bill is projected to cut $31 billion from Indiana’s Medicaid funding, including almost $13 billion in hospital funding, over the next decade. What will you do if elected to ensure healthcare affordability and access given these changes? (Source: Indiana Hospital Association)
Restore the funding and make all eligible for Medicaid on a sliding means test scale. In other words this would assure all Hoosiers access to affordable healthcare
Economics: AI and data centers are having a huge impact on jobs and communities across the nation, particularly in Indiana. What is Congress’s role in addressing this developing technology? What action will you take to hear and represent the concerns of Hoosiers on this topic?
Economics: Dozens of AI data centers are planning to come to Indiana, drawn by the state’s “business-friendly” reputation. How should Indiana manage these large industrial site proposals and their potential impact on communities? (Source: Citizens Action Coalition)
First step is to conduct comprehensive credible environmental impact studies and go from there. I am very worried about the effect on the water tables. Secondly is to charge these companies directly for any increased costs to produce the required amount of electricity with possible subsidies to regular consumers.
Education: Describe your stance on the Department of Education and its role in education administration, funding, and protections for students with disabilities.
Education: Since 2012, Indiana has spent over $5.5 billion in taxpayer dollars on charter schools and the private school voucher program. If elected, would you support or oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to funding private schools and charter schools? Why or why not? (Source: ICPE)
We will gut the voucher system and restore funding for public education to acceptable levels and index funding to keep pace with inflation.
Democracy: In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge or threat facing our democracy right now? If elected, what will you do to help overcome this challenge or threat?
Rancor and lack of respect for recognizing the rule of law.
Community: Describe your stance on ICE and its role in immigration enforcement and detention.
Community: What role or responsibility do local and state governments have with regards to immigration enforcement?
To respect and serve all in the state of Indiana regardless of nationality, citizenship or country of origin, or immigration status. Local governments have no legitimate reason to be involved in federal immigration policies.