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Rachel Plakon

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Position on major issues

Criminal justice and policing

Maintain law and order to keep our streets safe

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Representative Plakon has passed some of the most substantial legislation for law and order in the Florida House including HB 1589 to help stop illegal immigration into Florida, a bill Governor DeSantis said will “reduce criminal aliens” and “be a disincentive for them to come to Florida.” Her bill HB 365 "Controlled Substances" helps hold all drug dealers accountable. The bill gained support from the Florida Sheriffs Association, and was featured on the official podcast, where the group's spokesperson praised the Representative for her responses during the lengthy questioning on the House floor.

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Representative Plakon continued her anti-drug work this session with HB 89 “Revive Awareness Day” and HB 1595 “Controlled Substances,” a bill she collaborated on with Attorney General Ashley Moody that outlawed tianeptine, also known as "gas-station heroin." She has worked across the aisle on these issues, as well as, to advocate for persons with disabilities, clean water, victim's rights and other bi-partisan issues.

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Economy, jobs and wages

Create a business-friendly environment where good-paying jobs can flourish

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Education

Representative Plakon also voted for RECORD increases in teacher salaries, and believes Florida should continue to raise salaries.

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Representative Plakon is also the co-sponsor of a number of other bills ranging from school choice, earlier retirement for first responders, dental services for veterans, "9/11 Heroes Day,” pro-business legislation, increasing teacher pay, and legislation to help fix the insurance crisis.

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Empower parents in education and protect children

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Environment and climate

Representative Plakon has secured millions of dollars to benefit our North Seminole County district including projects to help persons with disabilities, clean water and help tackle the opioid epidemic.

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Representative Plakon continued her anti-drug work this session with HB 89 “Revive Awareness Day” and HB 1595 “Controlled Substances,” a bill she collaborated on with Attorney General Ashley Moody that outlawed tianeptine, also known as "gas-station heroin." She has worked across the aisle on these issues, as well as, to advocate for persons with disabilities, clean water, victim's rights and other bi-partisan issues.

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Families and social services

Representative Plakon has secured millions of dollars to benefit our North Seminole County district including projects to help persons with disabilities, clean water and help tackle the opioid epidemic.

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Representative Plakon continued her anti-drug work this session with HB 89 “Revive Awareness Day” and HB 1595 “Controlled Substances,” a bill she collaborated on with Attorney General Ashley Moody that outlawed tianeptine, also known as "gas-station heroin." She has worked across the aisle on these issues, as well as, to advocate for persons with disabilities, clean water, victim's rights and other bi-partisan issues.

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Healthcare

Representative Plakon continued her anti-drug work this session with HB 89 “Revive Awareness Day” and HB 1595 “Controlled Substances,” a bill she collaborated on with Attorney General Ashley Moody that outlawed tianeptine, also known as "gas-station heroin." She has worked across the aisle on these issues, as well as, to advocate for persons with disabilities, clean water, victim's rights and other bi-partisan issues.

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Housing

Representative Plakon is also the co-sponsor of a number of other bills ranging from school choice, earlier retirement for first responders, dental services for veterans, "9/11 Heroes Day,” pro-business legislation, increasing teacher pay, and legislation to help fix the insurance crisis.

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Immigration

Representative Plakon has passed some of the most substantial legislation for law and order in the Florida House including HB 1589 to help stop illegal immigration into Florida, a bill Governor DeSantis said will “reduce criminal aliens” and “be a disincentive for them to come to Florida.” Her bill HB 365 "Controlled Substances" helps hold all drug dealers accountable. The bill gained support from the Florida Sheriffs Association, and was featured on the official podcast, where the group's spokesperson praised the Representative for her responses during the lengthy questioning on the House floor.

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Taxes and government spending

That's why Representative Plakon has been a champion for lower taxes and strengthening taxpayer rights. Since she was elected to office, she has voted for record tax cuts of $4.2 billion dollars for Florida's workers and families, including reductions on tolls, permanent tax cuts on baby supplies, and sales tax holidays for school supplies, hurricane supplies, and tools and equipment.

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Fight for tax cuts and inflation relief to help seniors and families

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Veterans

Representative Plakon is also the co-sponsor of a number of other bills ranging from school choice, earlier retirement for first responders, dental services for veterans, "9/11 Heroes Day,” pro-business legislation, increasing teacher pay, and legislation to help fix the insurance crisis.

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Drug policy

Representative Plakon has secured millions of dollars to benefit our North Seminole County district including projects to help persons with disabilities, clean water and help tackle the opioid epidemic.

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Other statements

Defend freedom & push back against federal government overreach

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Voting and sponsorship record

741 votes (yes: 716, no: 18, not voting: 7), 57 sponsorships.

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