Candidate for Wisconsin State Senate - District 21 in 2026 Wisconsin Primary Election.
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Get StartedWisconsin has the tools to lower costs for families and strengthen our childcare system at the same time, and I will fight to use them. That starts with restoring and making permanent programs like Child Care Counts so providers have stable funding and families are protected from sudden cost increases. It means expanding childcare tax credits and targeted relief so working parents can afford care without sacrificing other essentials. It means investing directly in childcare workers, raising wages and creating clear career pathways so we can retain experienced educators and bring new people into the field. And it means supporting partnerships between employers, local governments, and providers to expand access, especially in communities where childcare options are limited or nonexistent. If we want to grow our economy, attract and retain young families, and give every child a strong start, we have to make childcare more affordable and more accessible. Learn more
Workforce shortages are not only caused by a lack of trained workers. They are also caused by unnecessary delays that keep qualified people from entering their professions. Too many qualified workers are forced to wait months for occupational licenses and credentials because state agencies lack the resources to process applications quickly. Nurses, electricians, therapists, social workers, and other professionals are ready to work, but bureaucratic delays keep them on the sidelines while employers struggle to fill critical positions. I support permanently funding the staffing and technology needed to speed up professional license and credential processing to get well trained Wisconsinites to work. Learn more
Education and workforce training are not just expenses. They are investments that pay us back. Studies of public higher education systems show returns as high as twenty-three dollars for every dollar invested, because graduates fill high-demand jobs, start businesses, and strengthen the economy. When we expand access to training and education, we are not just helping individuals succeed. We are growing our tax base, strengthening our workforce, making our region more competitive and helping every individual succeed. Learn more
Too often, students and workers are pushed toward one-size-fits-all pathways that do not match the needs of today’s economy. We should be doing the opposite: aligning our schools, technical colleges, and apprenticeship programs with the careers that are actually in demand, including healthcare, advanced manufacturing, logistics, information technology, and the skilled trades. This means strengthening partnerships between employers, unions, schools, and technical colleges so that training programs lead directly to employment. It means expanding apprenticeships and career pathways that allow people to earn while they learn. Programs like Wisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship program already show how effective this model can be, giving high school students hands-on experience, classroom learning, and a direct pathway into skilled careers. We should be building on success stories like that, not treating them as exceptions. Learn more
Data centers are one of the biggest economic stories in the country right now. Trillion-dollar tech companies like Microsoft, Meta and Google are looking for places to build the massive facilities that power artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the modern digital economy. Wisconsin is on that list. That means opportunity in the form of greater investment and new jobs. But, it also means risk in the form of higher electric bills and degradation of our fresh water resources. As your next State Senator, I’m committed to striking the right balance. We can protect taxpayers and our environment while ensuring that the revenue and wages go to Wisconsinites first. Learn more
As your State Senator, I will fight to ensure that data center development in Wisconsin works for everyone and not just the corporations behind it. Large-scale data centers must pay their fair share for the enormous strain they place on our electrical grid, with that money directed into utility assistance funds so individual ratepayers are never left footing the bill for billion-dollar corporations. I will push for clean energy standards that require data centers to generate the majority of their power from renewable sources before they qualify for state tax breaks, and I will fight for water use protections that keep our lakes and rivers from being quietly consumed. When these facilities are built, I will make sure that any data centers receiving a tax exemption pay workers the prevailing wage, or, where a union contract exists, whichever rate is higher. I am committed to bringing environmental advocates, organized labor, and the communities of the 21st District to the table to make sure we get this right for all of us. Learn more
I will also fight to expand Medicaid in Wisconsin by fully expanding BadgerCare so that more working Wisconsinites can qualify for affordable health coverage and so we can bring more of our federal tax dollars back home instead of sending them to other states. Forty-one states and Washington, D.C. Have already done so, bringing federal tax dollars home, strengthening hospitals, and expanding access to care. Wisconsin’s refusal to expand Medicaid has cost our state 1,600,000,000 and left too many people without reliable coverage. I believe those dollars should be working for Wisconsin families, not left on the table. Learn more
As a State Senator, I will focus on practical steps to lower healthcare costs and hold powerful interests accountable. I support capping monthly insulin copays at 35, cracking down on surprise medical billing, and exempting over-the-counter medications from the sales tax. I will also push for stronger accountability for insurance companies by auditing insurers when their claims denial rates are unreasonably high, setting maximum wait times for scheduling appointments, and requiring covered services to be available within reasonable time and distance standards. These proposals are about accountability: if insurance companies are going to deny care, they should have to justify it. If insurance companies take premiums, they should be required to deliver timely care. Learn more
One step we must take is reducing speculative pressure in the housing market. I support prohibiting hedge funds and large institutional investors from buying up single-family homes in Wisconsin. Across our communities, corporate buyers are reducing supply and driving up prices for local families. Housing should be a place to live and raise a family, not a financial instrument for out-of-state investors. I also support expanding Wisconsin’s Homestead Income Tax Credit so more people can afford to stay in their homes. By raising the income threshold and tying it to inflation, we can provide meaningful property tax relief to middle class homeowners and renters. This is especially important for seniors on fixed incomes and working families facing rising costs. Learn more
I believe housing affordability requires practical solutions and honest leadership. There are serious options on the table to address this crisis, but for years Republican majorities in our state legislature have refused to act. As State Senator, I will focus on lowering costs, cutting unnecessary barriers, and making sure housing policy works for families, seniors, and workers, not just investors and special interests. Learn more
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