Click here for an overview of legislative scorecards in all 50 states. color: white; Its purpose is to inform voters about the legislators political positions. font-size: 90%; Currently, he serves as the states top budget chief in the Arizona Governors Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting. Transparency in K-12 classrooms In Arizona, we are spending the most ever on K-12 education, averaging $300,000 per classroom. --view-more-background: #f0a236; Reach Sam atsam.kmack@arizonarepublic.com. How To Follow The Money Ill stand for the rule of law, and support more resources for our border sheriffs, state troopers, and the National Guard. .survey-result {padding:10px;} font-weight: 300; Read my full plan HERE. A record number of illegal crossings and drugs are flowing into our state. . Incumbents are bolded and underlined. State revenues produced an estimated $5 billion surplus this year. The House Appropriations Committee passed HB 2800 on a mostly party-line vote on Monday, 10-5, but the measure is likely to see greater opposition from Republicans balking at its $700 million price tag, reported Capitol Media Services. There, he has authored budgets directing billions of new dollars towards K-12 education and teachers. .votebox { } Terech (D): I believe this is a good start, but more must be done to address Arizonas education funding crisis. Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. width: 100%; background-color: #6db24f; padding-bottom: 3px; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} Terech (D): I do not. })(); See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection. He is a proud Rotarian and past president of the Phoenix-Arcadia Rotary Club, a Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy Fellow, a former board member of the Madison Education Foundation, and serves as a commissioner on the Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission. position: absolute; } Public policy. .election_results_text { column-count: auto; .results_table_container { Our water code, Title 45, is one of the best in the world. Matt Gress Announces Pay Teachers First Plan, Matt Gress Announces the Save Our Streets" Plan. document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content6402d592ba3cc').classList.add('leg-hnt-hide'); .leg-hnt-district-container { Growing up, Matts family didnt have much, but that never stopped them from dreaming big. letter-spacing: .03em; Source. $('#candidate-connection-twitter-91833').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); text-align: center; Arizona Republican Rep. Matt Gress wants to expand a state law that provides a tax credit for children to also include the number of months a person is pregnant. .widget-value { var nTimer = setInterval(function() { padding-left: 16px; U.S. President | ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } Syms currently serves as one of Arizona's assistant attorney generals. Gress (R): I am a strong supporter of school choice, including Empowerment Scholarship Accounts. Border security The Biden-Harris Administration has abandoned its constitutional responsibilities to protect America's southern border, leaving this area in crisis. But it doesnt look like Republicans are bluffing. What should the state Legislature do to best manage future cuts to the CAP water supply and the possibility that the drought may not end or get worse? (Gress) said he wants to make Arizona a mecca for teachers by boosting pay well above the national average, reported the news service. z-index:1; This year the Democrats have chosen their traditional posture. padding:7px 8px 8px; .outer_percentage { His career experience includes working as a public school teacher, a faculty associate at Arizona State University, a budget analyst at the Arizona State Capitol, and a budget chief in the Arizona Governors Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting. } a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } margin: 0px 10px; Representative Gress and Chairman Tim Dunn (R-Arizona) will introduce an amendment to HB 2416 including the TikTok ban at the House Government Committee meeting on Wednesday. He said he wants to make. padding-left: 8px; Educational freedom I support more learning options for parents and kids. Arizona Chamber of Commerce. .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} Individual liberty Ill always stand on the side of our United States Constitution. background-color: #f9d334; Thats why I plan to introduce the Pay Teachers First Plan to give every Arizona public school teacher a $10,000 raise with 100% of the new state dollars going directly to the teachers, rather than bureaucracy, and significantly boosting starting teacher pay. .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} How do you see the level of current public-school funding in Arizona: Too little, too much or about right? column-width: 175px; SEND Matt Gress A MESSAGE Subscribe to azcentral.com today. There is significant budget capacity to support and sustain this critical investment in our teaching workforce, without raising taxes, said Gress in promoting his plan. How to ensure teachers get a giant pay raise, House Appropriations Committee passed HB 2800, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. State and local courts | div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Matt Gress and Laura Terech defeated Maria Syms in the general election for Arizona House of Representatives District 4 on November 8, 2022. The youngest of four, he was raised by a single mom in a single-wide trailer. background-color: green; House Bill 2501would provide a prorated tax credit to pregnant people based on the number of months they were pregnant in the tax year prior to birth. height: 100%; Its a community I call home and one I care about. .votebox_legend { margin-right: 10px; } Source1Source2. Matt also has experience in energy, water and technology policy, previously serving as an advisor at the Arizona Corporation Commission, where he worked on issues related to expanding broadband, lowering energy rates, reducing regulations on small businesses, and enhancing the stability of our power grid. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } While attending the University of Oklahoma, Matt was selected for the distinguished Harry S. Truman Scholarship awarded to only one college student in each state who possesses leadership potential and a call to public service. .leg-hnt-border-top { } This will take better-designed state budgets, but I know we can do better than sitting near the bottom in nearly every education funding metric. Election integrity Im supportive of a constitutional amendment that makes Voter ID requirements permanent and unchangeable, and other measures that strengthen the security of our elections, like increasing the threshold for automatic recounts. He's an avid volunteer in the community, and plans to focus in the Legislature on solutions that can bring both sides together. He was budget director for Governor Doug Ducey. ; Smith College, BA Biographical Info: Maria Syms has called Arizona her home for more than 20 years. display: block; font-weight: 300; background-color: grey; The mother of three children, Syms cares deeply about making Arizona better for current and future generations. While attending the University of Oklahoma, Matt was selected for the distinguished Harry S. Truman Scholarship awarded to only one college student in each state who possesses leadership potential and a call to public service. font-weight: bold; Political Affiliation: Republican Phone: 602-430-0472 Age: 54 Occupation: Attorney Education: Harvard Kennedy School, MPA; American University Law School, J.D. p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} Gress says that will help cover pre-birth expenses. Matt lives in Phoenix with his partner, Daniel, and is an active member of the local community. margin-bottom: 4px; 10. And what are kids learning in the classroom? Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne says the lack of broad support by some legislators for a bill that would raise Arizona teacher salaries is "shocking and outrageous." Horne is calling for bipartisan support for HB2800, a bill by Republican Matt Gress to raise teacher base salaries by $10,000 over two years. background-color: #dac113; .widget-row.value-only.white { 1 in the country), and how should lawmakers do that? How to vote | While on the board, Matt fought to keep schools open during COVID-19, supported increased school choice and advocated for parents and taxpayers to have a seat at the table in curriculum, hiring decisions and budgeting, including expensive procurement contracts. He holds a Masters in Public Administration, with a focus on state and local government finance and public management, from Syracuse University. color: #fff; } }. position: relative; While attending the University of Oklahoma, Matt was selected for the distinguished Harry S. Truman Scholarship awarded to only one college student in each state who possesses leadership potential and a call to public service. RT @ArizonaMedicine: This is exactly why the #ArMADoctoroftheDay program exists: to create space for highlighting and collaborating on important healthcare issues. The youngest of four, he was raised by a single mom in a single-wide trailer. Katie Hobbs and 3 others. Schools must be more transparent with their budgets, especially at the school-site level, and with curriculum. } Our state has the obligation to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves, especially the vulnerable and elderly. var nTimer = setInterval(function() { KJZZ is a service of Rio Salado College, and Maricopa Community Colleges "Not at all," he . .results_row td:first-child { Our state has the obligation to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves, especially the vulnerable and elderly. He is undoubtedly sincere about raising teacher pay because he ran on it. background-color: white; Public safety Im proud to be endorsed by some of our communitys most respected law enforcement organizations: Arizona State Troopers, the Arizona Police Association, the Arizona Fraternal Order of Police, the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, the Professional Firefighters of Arizona. How would you balance personal freedoms with your stance on these issues? .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} $('#candidate-connection-twitter-121878').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); Household incomes are not keeping up with the cost of living and the federal government is making things worse with more borrow, tax and spend programs. } } | Growing up, Matts family didnt have much, but that never stopped them from dreaming big. Eventually Gress earned a Master in Public Administration degree at Syracuse University and became chief of the Arizona Governors Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting. font-size: 1.25em; Matt Gress knows how to help our local firefighters deal with key issues. font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px; event.srcElement.innerText = '[hide]'; .electionsectionheading { Call him 602-926-4105. } position: absolute; line-height: 1.5em; Matt Gress is a leading force in public safety advocacy. } font-size: 110%; .leg-hnt-responsive-columns { Matt Gress ( Republican Party) is a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 4. $('.pastResponses').hide(); While on the board, Matt fought to keep schools open during COVID-19, supported increased school choice and advocated for parents and taxpayers to have a seat at the table in curriculum, hiring decisions and budgeting, including expensive procurement contracts. 3. Matt taught high school English. 4. Governor's Office of Strategic Planning & Budgeting 1700 W. Washington St., 6th Floor Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Phone: 602.542.5381 Fax: 602.542.0868 Arizonans want us to work together, finding solutions and common ground. The youngest of four, he was raised by a single mom in a single-wide trailer. 7. } School districts | Gress (R): Fundamental to protecting our democracy is the high degree of confidence that voters must have in our elections. Matt is a budget hawk. Rep. Athena Salman, D-Tempe, called the vote half-baked legislation and an exercise in political theater, reported the news service. Office: State House (AZ) - 4 , Republican On The Ballot: True, Republican for State House (AZ) - 4 . } Representative Matt Gress Announces Plan to Ban TikTok on State Devices. .leg-hnt-flex-item { } Arizona people are resilient and strong; I promise to cut through red tape to ensure our economy reflects those values. The first-term Republican representative from Phoenix wants to expand state law providing for a tax credit for children to also include the number of months a woman was pregnant. Matt Gress, a Republican candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives, received nearly $15,000 from Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, the parent company of Arizona Public Services, the largest electric utility in the state. } Syms did not provide answers after repeated requests. As our state representative, Matt will work with both sides Republicans and Democrats to find solutions to issues such as reducing the cost of living, increasing teacher pay, reducing crime and addressing Arizonas water crisis. 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Another bill from Gress, HB 2427, would up the penalties placed on those who assault a pregnant woman to a class 3 felony aggravated assault that can warrant five years above the . color: #888; In a Republican Party divided by its MAGA and older Reagan roots, Gress leans to the latter, as expressed by his service in a more-moderate Ducey administration and his tribute to the recently deceased Jim Kolbe, a beloved GOP congressman who was both moderate and openly gay. background-color: #f4f4f4; . .race_header.green { }); What's on my ballot? flex-wrap: wrap; Terech (D): Im in favor of strong borders. font-weight: bold; To solve this issue, desalination must be seriously considered.