Howard's family worked hard to make ends meet. He believes that all work deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and that the we can ensure the economy works for ALL Nevadans by:

• Ensuring a livable minimum wage and benefits for all, including paid leave

• Protecting the right to form a union and bargain collectively

• Supporting small businesses development and economic diversification

• Expanding access and lowering barriers to training, apprenticeships, licensing, and certifications

• Keeping consumers safe from corporate greed and scams

Howard was born two months premature and spent the first month of his life in the neonatal intensive care unit at Sunrise Hospital, so he understands how quickly medical costs can pile up. Nobody should suffer or die because they can’t afford healthcare. To expand and improve health care in Nevada, Howard supports:

• Expanding access to mental health services

• Ensuring every resident in Nevada has access to affordable prescriptions and health insurance

• Protecting the right of women to control their bodies through family planning and access to abortion care

• Investing more in Medicaid, public health and our health care professionals

Nevada is already feeling the impacts of a changing climate. Reno and Las Vegas are the fastest-warming cities in the nation, Lake Mead is at its lowest level since it was filled, and wildfires are getting bigger and threatening every community. Howard is leading the push to confront these challenges and leave a sustainable legacy to future generations through:

• Reducing vehicle pollution by investing in clean transportation and public transit

• Becoming the global leader for innovation in water conservation and sustainability

• Decreasing greenhouse gas emissions from every industry to reach net-zero by 2050.

• Protecting and promoting access to our public lands and waters

Howard had a variety of educational experiences in Nevada – public, private, homeschool, and magnet. Since being elected, he's visited every school in Assembly District 15 and seen firsthand that educators and staff are working hard but don’t have the resources and support they need. Education is the foundation of our state, and Howard plans to build on that foundation by:

• Increasing funding for public education

• Providing school staff the support they need, and removing the obstacles that get in their way

• Ensuring all students are guaranteed meals while at school.

• Holding charter schools to the same accountability standards as all other public schools

We make better decisions when everybody’s voice is heard. In an age where some people want to win at any cost, Howard believes democracy and inclusion are key to good government. Thankfully, Nevada’s election system is among the best in the country, but the work never stops toward achieving “a more perfect union” through:

• Improving the state’s public records and campaign finance laws

• Investing in our election infrastructure and cybersecurity

• Expanding access to government materials in other languages

• Fostering diversity in boards, commissions, and other government entities

Every community in our state deserves to feel safe. A true justice system provides a fair process, respects civil rights, and combines accountability with opportunities to make amends and do better. To expand access to justice in our communities, Howard supports:

• Providing dedicated support for people with mental health or substance abuse issues, so police can focus on stopping and solving other crimes

• Replacing the death penalty with life in prison for the worst offenders

• Keeping people from being arrested or incarcerated for minor offenses

• Ensuring police forces and leadership reflect our diverse communities

• Protecting against discrimination and harassment