Rebecca Amidon attended Purdue University Fort Wayne. She has a bachelor’s degree in Media and Public Communication from Purdue University Fort Wayne and a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Trine University. She lives with her husband, Ryan, and their two children, Ace and Indigo, in the Manistee National Forest.

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Rebecca Amidon has a bachelor’s degree in Media and Public Communication from Purdue University Fort Wayne and a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Trine University. She lives with her husband, Ryan, and their two children, in the Manistee National Forest.

Rebecca is a communications adjunct professor. She works at West Shore Community College and Mid Michigan College.

Rebecca is a communications adjunct professor at Mid Michigan College.

Rebecca Amidon's campaign for Michigan State Senate, District 32, is her first run for public office.

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Supports building and preserving affordable housing by expanding rural housing tax credits, forming state-local developer partnerships, and utilizing vacant properties.

Supports reforming zoning laws and supporting adaptive reuse to facilitate converting old buildings and surplus land into housing.

Supports reforming zoning laws and supporting adaptive reuse to facilitate converting old buildings and excessive land into housing.

Supports investing in infrastructure such as water, sewer, and broadband to make new housing projects viable in rural towns.

Supports prioritizing housing near schools, jobs, and healthcare to retain teachers, nurses, first responders, and young families in the area.

Supports fair housing laws, property tax relief for seniors, and support for first-time homebuyers.

Believes in fair housing laws, property tax relief for seniors, and more support for first-time homebuyers.

Supports expanding property tax relief for seniors.

Wants to expand property tax relief for seniors.

Supports legislation that protects workers' right to organize and negotiate collectively without retaliation.

Opposes "Right to Work" laws, which allow employees to work in unionized companies without joining the union, and supports prevailing wage standards, which are wages that are at least equal to the average wage paid to workers in the same profession in the same area.

Opposes "Right to Work" laws, which allow employees to work in unionized companies without joining the union.

Supports investing in programs that introduce youth to skilled trades, offering educational resources and mentorship opportunities to equip them with the skills necessary for successful careers in high-demand fields.

- Supports building and preserving affordable housing by expanding rural housing tax credits, forming state-local developer partnerships, and utilizing vacant properties.
- Supports reforming zoning laws and supporting adaptive reuse to facilitate converting old buildings and excessive land into housing.
- Supports investing in infrastructure such as water, sewer, and broadband to make new housing projects viable in rural towns.
- Supports prioritizing housing near schools, jobs, and healthcare to retain teachers, nurses, first responders, and young families in the area.
- Believes in fair housing laws, property tax relief for seniors, and more support for first-time homebuyers.
- Wants to expand property tax relief for seniors.
- Supports legislation that protects workers' right to organize and negotiate collectively without retaliation.
- Opposes "Right to Work" laws, which allow employees to work in unionized companies without joining the union.
- Supports investing in programs that introduce youth to skilled trades, offering educational resources and mentorship opportunities to equip them with the skills necessary for successful careers in high-demand fields.

Economy

Supports the rights of hunters, anglers, and responsible firearm owners.

Supports the rights of hunters, anglers, and "responsible firearm owners."

- Supports the rights of hunters, anglers, and "responsible firearm owners."

Public Safety

Supports improving maternal and infant health outcomes by expanding access to prenatal and postnatal care and supporting rural birthing centers.

Supports addressing the opioid crisis and substance abuse by increasing access to treatment and recovery services in rural communities.

Supports rural hospitals and clinics to ensure they remain open and staffed.

Supports using state funds to strengthen Medicare and Medicaid delivery to reduce wait times and out-of-pocket costs.

Supports mobile health units and expanded telehealth.

Supports increased funding and access to healthcare services for Native American communities, including mental health and substance abuse treatment.

- Supports improving maternal and infant health outcomes by expanding access to prenatal and postnatal care and supporting rural birthing centers.
- Supports addressing the opioid crisis and substance abuse by increasing access to treatment and recovery services in rural communities.
- Supports rural hospitals and clinics to ensure they remain open and staffed.
- Supports using state funds to strengthen Medicare and Medicaid delivery to reduce wait times and out-of-pocket costs.
- Supports mobile health units and expanded telehealth.
- Supports universal healthcare.
- Supports increased funding and access to healthcare services for Native American communities, including mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Healthcare

Supports guaranteed free, high-quality preschool for all Michigan children.

Supports providing free school lunches for students.

Plans to provide free school lunches for students.

Supports providing educators with competitive pay, necessary tools, and classroom support to teach effectively.

Plans to partner with schools, libraries, and community centers to expand part-time and drop-in care options.

Supports investing in rural school transportation to ensure all students can attend class safely and on time, regardless of distance.

Supports home-based child care providers through grants, licensing assistance, and professional development.

- Supports guaranteed free, high-quality preschool for all Michigan children.
- Plans to provide free school lunches for students.
- Supports providing educators with competitive pay, necessary tools, and classroom support to teach effectively.
- Plans to partner with schools, libraries, and community centers to expand part-time and drop-in care options.
- Supports guaranteed free, high-quality preschool for all Michigan children.
- Supports investing in rural school transportation to ensure all students can attend class safely and on time, regardless of distance.
- Supports home-based child care providers through grants, licensing assistance, and professional development.

Education

Supports investing in rural parks, trails, and campgrounds to boost local economies and promote family activity and connection to the land.

- Supports investing in rural parks, trails, and campgrounds to boost local economies and promote family activity and connection to the land.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Said, "We must stand up to polluters, whether it’s corporate agriculture contaminating groundwater or developers threatening wetlands. And we must hold Lansing accountable when it tries to cut corners at the expense of our environment and outdoor access."

Supports "stronger protections for Michigan’s rivers, wetlands, and lakes."

Supports investing in rural parks, trails, and campgrounds to boost local economies and help families stay active and connected to the land.

Supports clean energy development that respects rural communities, protects farmland, and creates local jobs.

- Said, "We must stand up to polluters, whether it’s corporate agriculture contaminating groundwater or developers threatening wetlands. And we must hold Lansing accountable when it tries to cut corners at the expense of our environment and outdoor access."
- Supports "stronger protections for Michigan’s rivers, wetlands, and lakes."
- Supports investing in rural parks, trails, and campgrounds to boost local economies and help families stay active and connected to the land.
- Supports clean energy development that respects rural communities, protects farmland, and creates local jobs.

Energy & the Environment

Supports non-discrimination policies for LGBTQIA+ individuals in employment, housing, and public accommodations.

- Supports non-discrimination policies for LGBTQIA+ individuals in employment, housing, and public accommodations.

Voting & Elections

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Supports expanding rural housing, protecting VA benefits, and increasing homebuyer support.

Supports policies that ensure workers receive prevailing wages, which reflect local pay standards in specific industries, promoting fairness and economic equity for all laborers.

Supports using state funds to strengthen Medicare and Medicaid, expand access to primary care, urgent care, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, prenatal and postnatal care, and support birthing centers in rural areas.

Supports using state funds to strengthen Medicare and Medicaid, expand access to primary care, urgent care, and mental health services. 

Supports investing in rural school transportation.

Supports incentivizing recruitment and retention in early childhood education.

Supports establishing dedicated, long-term public funding for early childhood education.

Supports incentivizing employers to create on-site or cooperative child care solutions.

Supports clean energy development that respects rural communities, protects farmland, and creates local jobs, without compromising natural beauty.

Supports funding for conservation programs that aim to restore habitats, remove invasive species, and promote sustainable forestry.

- Supports guaranteed free, high-quality preschool for all Michigan children.
- Plans to provide free school lunches for students.
- Plans to partner with schools, libraries, and community centers to expand part-time and drop-in care options.
- Supports investing in rural school transportation to ensure all students can attend class safely and on time, regardless of distance.
- Supports home-based child care providers through grants, licensing assistance, and professional development.

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