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Our focus should be on providing a safe and high-quality learning environment. --> --> --> --> --> --> Taxes Taxes are out of control. During this time of record inflation, it is increasingly difficult to put food on our table and make ends meet. The policies of today are driving inflation and impeding our quality of life. We need to control our spending at the state level and stop frivolous spending. We are a country that prides itself on the pursuit of a comfortable and prosperous life, yet we are unable to retire at a comfortable age and often are not","source_url":"https://WWW.CARMENBUCCO.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-21"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"infringed upon. --> --> --> --> --> --> Education For far too long, we have failed our children's education. We must get back to the basics of education. Statistics show that our students are not wher","detail":"infringed upon. --> --> --> --> --> --> Education For far too long, we have failed our children's education. We must get back to the basics of education. Statistics show that our students are not where they should be academically, but we continue to spend too much time focusing on other matters. If we cannot get our students back on the right track soon, they are destined for long-term challenges or failure. School safety should be a top priority. No child should go to school fearing what may happen. Our focus should be on providing a safe and high-quality learning environment. --> --> -->","source_url":"https://WWW.CARMENBUCCO.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-21"},{"topic":"Gun Control","stance":"tough on violent crimes while focusing on keeping our communities safe. I am a supporter of the Second Amendment -- the right to keep and bear arms to protect ourselves and this constitutional right s","detail":"tough on violent crimes while focusing on keeping our communities safe. I am a supporter of the Second Amendment -- the right to keep and bear arms to protect ourselves and this constitutional right should never be infringed upon. --> --> --> --> --> --> Education For far too long, we have failed our children's education. We must get back to the basics of education. Statistics show that our students are not where they should be academically, but we continue to spend too much time focusing on other matters. 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