My Fair Deal Plan Will Bring REAL Changes to REAL Nevadans
Four pillars. One mission: a stronger Nevada for everyone.
1. We Must Fight For Better Healthcare Now
Nevada is suffering from one of the worst shortages in the history of our state. Nevada has a SEVERE shortage of Doctors. According to a report by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Nevada is currently one of the three WORST states to be in if you need a doctor. Nevada has 1 general practitioner for every 500 citizens. The national average is 388 citizens per doctor while Massachusetts has 1 doctor for every 226 people.
Not only does this make seeing doctors a hassle, but doctors-per-capita is one of the BIGGEST influencers on health insurance costs. A better ratio could see your costs more than HALVED.
Fair Deal Plan components for Healthcare:
- Increase the amount of in-state residencies — Doctors who do their residencies in-state are significantly more likely to continue practicing in that state.
- Reduce the student-debt burden from medical school for new doctors who do their medical education, residency, and practice in-state.
- Make it easier for qualified doctors from other states to transfer those qualifications and licenses into Nevada.
2. We Will Save Our Schools
Aren't you all sick and tired of hearing people talk about how bad our education system in Nevada is every single year? After being ranked at the bottom of the nation for education every year, it's time we say: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
The funding exists. Nevada collects nearly $850 million per year from the Marijuana Tax and Clark County Room Tax combined. The question is: why isn't that money reaching Nevada's classrooms?
Fair Deal Plan components for Education:
- Ensure the money from the Marijuana Tax and Clark County Room Tax makes it to our schools — both taxes bring in $850 million per year.
- Use that money to hire teachers — Nevada has one of the worst student-to-teacher ratios at 22:1, with some classes having over 40 students.
- Use that money to improve school security with reduced entrances and exits, one guard per school, and key-card technology for secured exits.
3. Nevada Needs Workers Right Now
Nevada businesses are facing a very real problem. We have a surplus of jobs and a shortage of skilled laborers to fill them. Industries from healthcare and construction to technology and hospitality are struggling to find qualified workers who can start immediately.
Much of the challenge stems from outdated licensing and credentialing systems that make it unnecessarily difficult for qualified workers from other states to bring their skills to Nevada. We are turning away talent that our economy desperately needs.
Fair Deal Plan components for Jobs:
- Make it easier for skilled workers to move and register here by reducing licensing time and fees.
- Make out-of-state credentials more easily transferable for people looking to move to Nevada.
- Implement the Fair Deal Plan to solve healthcare and education issues — the biggest fears of people moving to Nevada.
4. We Will Back Up Our Veterans
Our men and women in the armed forces have put their lives on the line for us. We must stand with them and their families when they return home. Nevada has a large and growing veteran population, yet access to specialized physical and mental healthcare remains a persistent challenge.
Too many Nevada veterans wait months for appointments, travel long distances for specialized care, or simply go without. That is unacceptable for those who have given so much. Paris Wade has a personal connection to this issue — his cousin, Army Staff Sgt. Travis Nixon, gave his life in Afghanistan. This is not just policy for Paris. It is personal.
Fair Deal Plan components for Veterans:
- Ensure Veterans have access to the physical and mental rehabilitation services they need — quickly and close to home.
- Work alongside the VA and other area hospitals to expand access to doctors who specialize in treating combat-related conditions.
- Combine increased medical professionals with state veteran care funding to close the gap in services.
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Join the CampaignFrequently Asked Questions
What is Paris Wade's healthcare plan for Nevada?
Nevada is one of the three worst states for doctor availability, with one GP per 500 citizens versus the national average of 388. Paris Wade's plan focuses on increasing in-state medical residencies, reducing student debt for doctors who practice in Nevada, and making it easier for qualified out-of-state doctors to transfer their licenses.
This multi-pronged approach would increase the number of practicing physicians in Nevada, which in turn reduces insurance costs. A better doctor-to-patient ratio could see health insurance costs more than halved for Nevada families.
How will Paris Wade fix Nevada's school funding problem?
Nevada collects nearly $850 million per year from the Marijuana Tax and Clark County Room Tax combined — yet education continues to rank at the bottom nationally. Paris Wade will ensure that this money actually reaches Nevada's classrooms instead of being diverted elsewhere.
His plan uses this funding to hire more teachers (addressing a 22:1 student-to-teacher ratio with some classes exceeding 40 students), improve school security with controlled entry points and key-card technology, and provide the resources students need to succeed.
What will Paris Wade do to attract more workers to Nevada?
Nevada has a surplus of jobs but a shortage of skilled workers to fill them. A major barrier is outdated licensing and credentialing systems that prevent qualified workers from other states from bringing their skills to Nevada. Paris Wade will reduce licensing time and fees and make out-of-state credentials more easily transferable.
By solving the healthcare and education crises simultaneously, Paris's Fair Deal Plan also addresses the two biggest concerns people cite when deciding whether to move to Nevada — making the state a more attractive destination for the talent our economy needs.
How will Paris Wade support military veterans in Nevada?
Paris Wade's commitment to veterans is personal — his cousin, Army Staff Sgt. Travis Nixon, gave his life in Afghanistan. Paris will fight to ensure veterans have fast access to physical and mental rehabilitation services close to home, not months-long waits for distant appointments.
His plan includes working alongside the VA and area hospitals to expand access to doctors who specialize in combat-related conditions, and combining increased medical professionals with state veteran care funding to close the persistent gap in services.
What is Paris Wade's 'Fair Deal Plan'?
Paris Wade's Fair Deal Plan is his comprehensive policy platform for Assembly District 41, built around four interconnected pillars: better healthcare access, saving Nevada's schools, creating more jobs, and supporting veterans.
The plan is designed to deliver real, measurable changes to real Nevadans — not vague promises. Each pillar includes specific legislative actions Paris will pursue from day one in the Assembly.
How does better healthcare affect Nevada's cost of living?
Healthcare costs are directly tied to doctor availability. Nevada's severe physician shortage — ranked among the worst three states nationally — drives up insurance premiums because there's less competition and more demand relative to supply.
Paris Wade's plan to increase the number of practicing physicians in Nevada could significantly reduce insurance costs for families, making Nevada more affordable for the working and middle class.