Issues

Growing Our Economy:

Doug has a solid plan to rebuild West Virginia’s economy and ensure its sustainability for our children. Doug’s plan includes:

Turning coal into liquid fuels and gases, decreasing our dependence on foreign oil.
An economic stimulus task force to make recommendations for incentive programs, tax cuts, and bolster economic development here in the Mountain State.
Creating coal conversion plants to transform coal into an alternative energy source for gasoline and diesel fuel.
Making West Virginia tax laws more competitive with surrounding states regarding natural gas drilling.

Keeping Communities Safe:

We must keep our communities safe and protect our children. Doug has a tremendous record of fighting to keep families safe, and will never stop working for your family.

Sponsored the bill that made it a crime to leave children unattended or unsupervised in a motor vehicle.
Partners with law enforcement officials to keep Detroit drug dealers out of our communities.
Fights to protect the safety of our children from online sexual predators.

Protecting West Virginia Workers:

Doug will work to pass legislation to reform mine safety laws so West Virginia workers can report unsafe conditions without fear of losing their jobs. His legislation includes cracking down on corporations that put profits first and worker safety last.