Coal, oil, and gas are critical components of reaching energy independence and must be accelerated through increased domestic production and constructing the infrastructure necessary to produce, refine, and transport energy. Renewable and alternative sources of energy, including hydro and biofuels, are also an important component of energy independence provided that they are cost effective and able to compete on the open market without subsidies.
Economic sustainability and job creation are critical to the continuation of energy independence in our country. A primary component of energy independence and economic development is building the Keystone XL pipeline.
I believe, as the Supreme Court confirmed in the Heller and McDonald decisions, that the Second Amendment guarantees our God-given right to self defense. This right should be extended to our national parks, national forests and other public lands.
Montana is famous for its hunting heritage. As a hunter myself, I will continue to oppose efforts by special interests to stop hunting. This includes efforts by radical groups to ban traditional ammunition. Big government continues to overstep local authority. This is not the Montana I know and love! I'm firmly against federal gun registration and a federal database of gun ownership or purchases.
OnTheIssues analysis: The minimum wage was set at $6.15 an hour; this bill would raise the minimum wage to $6.90 an hour, excluding the value of tips received by the employee. That means the minimum wage would go up for non-tipped employees, but would go down for tipped employees (if their tips summed to more than the difference of $-/75 an hour).
Legislative outcome: Ryan Zinke voted NAY, SB 253 Senate rejected 21-29-0 on Feb. 3
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support state funding of embryonic stem cell research?
A: No.
Q: Do you support allowing pharmacists who conscientiously object to emergency contraception to refuse to dispense it?
A: No.
A: No. Our government should spend within its means. Montana should always be vigilant to examine ways to increase government efficiency and reduce waste. Providing incentives for clean, small business opportunities promotes a needed long term revenue stream. I believe in a fair and progressive tax system that does not penalize incentive and innovation.
Q: Should fee increases be used to balance the state budget?
A: No. I strongly support meaningful property tax reform to ensure that Montanans do not get taxed out of their homes and/or farms.
A: No.
Q: Do you support affirmative action in public college admissions?
A: No.
Q: Should Montana continue affirmative action programs?
A: No.
A: No.
Q: Should Montana provide state-level spousal rights to same-sex couples?
A: No.
Zinke adds, "I do not support same sex marriages or the adoption of children by same-sex couples. I am undecided on the issue of same-sex civil union."
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support voluntary prayer in public schools?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support sexual education programs that include information on abstinence, contraceptives, and HIV/STD prevention methods?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support abstinence-only sexual education programs?
A: No.
Zinke adds, "I support allowing voluntary prayer on public property provided there is no undue influence to do so."
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support the current limit of terms for Montana state senators and representatives?
A: No.
Q: Do you support limiting the following types of contributions to state legislative candidates? Individual?
A: Yes.
Q: PAC?
A: Yes.
Q: Corporate?
A: Yes.
Q: Political Parties?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support imposing spending limits on state-level political campaigns?
A: No.
Q: Should Montana participate in the federal REAL ID program?
A: I support the requirement for a valid Montana ID for all elections.
A: Yes.
Q: Should a license be required for gun possession?
A: No. I strongly support the right to bear arms for hunting and personal protection. I believe that background checks are prudent & necessary. I also believe that the sale of specialized military weapons should be banned for public use. I believe that in areas of high security, such as courtrooms, airports, and military bases, that concealed weapons should not be allowed."
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