Priorities

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Education

Lifting Mississippi's Education

Montravius is committed to bringing Mississippi's education opportunities up to—and beyond—the national average. This means investing in our schools, building real skills, and empowering the youth of Mississippi's 1st District to rise above our state's challenges and compete on a national stage. As a father and youth sports coach, Montravius knows how important it is for our children to have strong role models, teachers, and communities.

He's championing key federal investments, including:

  • Grants for community colleges and vocational programs in manufacturing and healthcare

  • Broadband expansion to support rural online learning

  • Fair wages for our dedicated teachers

Together, these steps will equip our kids with the tools they need to succeed.

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Healthcare

Montravius's Plan: Healthcare as a Right for Every Mississippian

Montravius knows healthcare is a fundamental right—not a privilege. Drawing from his own experiences as a father and lifelong Mississippian, he'll fight to secure federal resources so every resident in the 1st District gets the quality care they deserve, including strong mental health support.

He'll prioritize:

  • Expanded funding for rural clinics and hospitals

  • Lowering drug costs regardless of insurance

  • Grants to grow telehealth access statewide

  • Incentives to attract doctors to underserved communities

These investments won't just save lives—they'll strengthen families and boost our local economy by keeping Mississippians healthy and productive.

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Economic Opportunity

Montravius's Plan: Bringing Good Jobs Home to Mississippi

Our heavy reliance on manufacturing in Mississippi's 1st District leaves families exposed to job losses. That's why we earn $18,000 less than the national average—and why 15% of residents remain trapped in poverty. This is simply unacceptable.

As a licensed realtor who's seen the Delta's struggles up close, Montravius will fight to bring high-quality jobs back by pushing for:

  • Federal tax incentives to draw high-tech manufacturing and small businesses

  • Workforce training programs funded through infrastructure investments

These steps will close the income gap, lift families out of poverty, and build thriving communities where everyone has a shot at the American Dream.

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Housing & Infrastructure

Montravius's Plan: Affordable Housing and Strong Rural Roots for Mississippi

In Mississippi's 1st Congressional District, too many families pay way too much for housing—straining budgets and holding back our rural communities.

As a licensed realtor who's helped families find homes in the Delta, Montravius knows how to fight these gaps. He'll push for:

  • Rural broadband expansion to connect homes and businesses

  • Road improvements to make housing and jobs more accessible

  • Equity-focused funding in farm bills to bolster agriculture and manufacturing

These investments will lower housing costs, bridge rural divides, and build a stronger, fairer future where no community is left behind