1st, 2nd, and 10th Amendments
The first, second, and tenth amendments are among the most controversial, in that we have to fight the hardest to keep these Rights in the hands of citizens against the government's natural tendency toward constraint of individuals. The Bill of Rights is the backbone to our country's Human Rights: Separation of Church and State; the Protection of Freedom of Speech and the Press; the right to be part of a trained, Well-Regulated Militia; and The Limitation of Federal Powers while Protecting State and Individual rights. Scott believes all legislation should be viewed through the lens of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and new laws should only be implemented when additional clarity is needed or rights are being infringed upon.
Infrastructure
Business grows when infrastructure is in place, increasing availability of goods and services and providing employment. Communication infrastructure focuses on the availability and power of wi-fi. Transportation infrastructure builds on business and public transportation over roads, rails, water, and by air. Utilities provide homes with safe drinking water and electric, as well as businesses with energy and cooling for manufacturing. Constructing, maintaining, and modernizing our infrastructure will help our state to continue to grow.
Education
One of the ways North Carolina is excels is enshrining Education as a right in its Constitution: (Article 1; Section 15) The people have a right to the privilege of education, and it is the duty of the State to guard and maintain that right. Making sure education is effective and available to all is necessary to the future of our State.
Minimum Wage
Minimum Wage hasn't been raised since 2009 and tipped minimum wage hasn't increased since 1991. At the very least, minimum wage should reflect the effective minimum wage of $10 to protect our most vulnerable who are not in position to change jobs or transport themselves to better employment locations. Likewise tipped minimum wage should be at least 50% of minimum wage, as originally intended, instead of frozen at $2.13. Changing the employment law requires passage by the General Assembly then signing by the Governor, but it starts with introducing a bill, and Esther Scott has that task at the top of her to-do list if elected.