TIM KAINE has released his economic agenda which he will pursue when he is elected Senator from Virginia (we have to be positive about his election). Below is a brief outline, click the link for more information and detail.
Richmond, VA – Tim Kaine released his economic agenda
today as he embarked on a two-week tour of Virginia. The roadmap
includes strategic initiatives to grow businesses and encourage job
creation, develop a talented workforce, and balance the budget by
finding common ground on spending cuts as well as investments that will
generate new revenue.
“As the global competition increases, we must act now to equip
businesses with the tools they need to create jobs, develop a strong and
talented workforce, and address our fiscal challenges by finding common
ground,” said Governor Kaine. “We can no longer let politics get in the
way of what’s best for our economy and this vision lays out a roadmap
for our future economic success.”
U.S. Senator Mark Warner will join Kaine today to discuss:
Infrastructure development strategies for increasing exports at the Port
of Virginia in Norfolk, small business growth and access to capital at a
business in Northern Virginia, and using a balanced approach to allow
for strategic investment in education with teachers and parents at
Richmond’s Maggie Walker Governor’s School.
Kaine's vision for our economic future includes three key initiatives:
Grow Business, Grow Jobs: Kaine believes targeted investments and
policies can support our businesses and spur job creation by increasing
access to capital, and leveling the playing field by addressing an
unfair tax code that is over burdensome for small businesses. In
addition, strategic investments in infrastructure are critical to
ensuring our roads, airports, port, and railways are able to support
Virginia in a global economy. During Kaine’s term as Governor, Virginia
was named the Best State for Business four years in a row and through
his work, Virginia attracted companies to the Commonwealth including
Meadwestvaco, Hilton, CSC, SAIC, and VW of North America.
Build a Talent Economy: In order to develop the most talented workforce
in the world, Kaine states we need a long-term policy that supports
investments and smart reform in education, from early development like
Pre-K to higher education and workforce development. Kaine supports
policies that increase college affordability and elevate the importance
of career and technical education. During Kaine’s term as Governor, he
passed the largest higher education construction bond package in
Virginia history and expanded pre-K enrollment by nearly 40 percent.
Balanced Budget, Balanced Politics: In order to close the federal
deficit and pay down the national debt, Kaine recommends a balanced
approach that would raise revenues by closing lobbyist-driven loopholes
and allowing tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans to expire, while
making strategic cuts. As Governor, Kaine cut more than $5 billion in
state spending and reduced the size of the general fund, but left room
for important investments in areas like education that were critical for
future growth.
To view the full economic plan, click here.
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