David's Vision
David understands Arkansas has positioned itself to be the “Tip of the Spear" of “next generation nuclear energy” and recognized as part of the “New Silicon Valley”.
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Howell’s platform emphasizes “New Advanced Technologies”, innovation, diverse industry partnerships, and institutional reform, with a strong reliance in education (STEM) pipelines, defense-private industry collaboration, and policy expertise to align state-level initiatives with a national shift toward energy dominance and the powering of high-demand industries like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centers.
New Advanced Technologies
Nuclear Enterprise-Small Mobile Reactors (SMRs), Artificial Intelligence (AI), CYBER, Data Centers, Semiconductors, and High-Tech Telecommunications-Radio Frequencies (RF).
Industry Sectors
Defense & National Security Complex, Aeronautical, Space, Academic, and private industry collaboration.
District 53, of Arkansas, is uniquely situated to benefit from President Donald Trump’s emergency energy declaration and the Speed Act because of its existing nuclear power plant, skilled workforce, already existing stringent federally regulated licensing requirements of the nuclear industry, nuclear enterprise acquisitions & supply chain, geographically located next to the Arkansas River that would provide the cooling required for new advanced technology infrastructure managed by Army corps of engineer, and Arkansas Tech University (for academic collaboration & research grants).
Vision Defined
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New Advanced Technologies: To see District 53 in the fight for Arkansas to become the 21st century leader in New Advanced Technologies, Innovation, and Education.
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Innovation: Advocate for policies that will continue to develop our district’s diverse Industry hub that will facilitate innovation, creativity, and upward mobility that serves every Arkansan from student to parent.
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Education: Forge industry partnerships that don't just prepare students for jobs but empower them to create new occupations for industry sectors. Education is the engine of innovation; let’s ensure that engine is fully fueled.
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The people of district 53 have the talent, the resources, and the fortitude that will project Arkansas to be the undisputed 21st-century leader in new advanced technologies, innovation, & education.
Bold but simple:
The Goal:
To advocate for constituents and ensure district 53 equities are implemented accurately in the fight for Arkansas to become the 21st century leader in New Advanced Technologies, Innovation, and Education.
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The working class requires humanity. I will legislate to make sure the people of District 53 & equities are at the center of “New Advanced Technologies”, ensuring that as our economy evolves, and creates prosperity for workers.
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Keep Arkansas Working
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The Goal:
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Be the architects of an innovative economy, not victims of it. The U.S. is undergoing a massive technological shift, President Donald Trump’s emergency energy declaration and the Speed Act propelled that shift. Arkansas’s status as the “New Silicon Valley”, has the great opportunity to be at the wheel, leading the country towards a more universal and sustainable future that does not leave working families behind.
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As Arkansans of District 53 face AI transitions in the workplace, we must build out our Vo-Tech programs and workforce curriculums to train Arkansans for the high-tech trades and the skilled labor that supports a modern economy and modern families.
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Keep Arkansas learning
The Goal:
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Position Arkansas as the gold standard for education innovation.
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If we want Arkansas to lead the 21st century, we must build a robust K-16 pipeline. We cannot innovate with antiquated models; we must be open to fresh ways of learning and teaching. Our institutions and public school system should be scaling models that work, like dual-language and STEM programs, and that compliment “New Advanced Technologies” and "national security priorities”.