Vinnie Miresse

Arts / Culture

Wisconsin’s arts funding ranks 47th in the US. We only spend .30 per capita whereas Minnesota ranks 3rd in the US, spending 8.23 per capita. Minnesota has one of the nation’s most vibrant creative economies and their economy reflects it. Wisconsin can do better. Learn more

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

Firefighters, paramedics, police officers and first responders rush towards danger when everyone else is running away, and as a State Representative I will lean in with them and have their back. Learn more

Economy

Every dollar we spend in our local economy pays incredible dividends. When we spend our dollars with family farms, we build strong, thriving rural communities. Every dollar spent with a family farm is a vote, a statement of our values. When we provide incentives to family farms for regenerative practices, we create the fundamental structural and financial support needed to sustain families, industry, and most importantly, our collective natural resources. Learn more

We need a Wisconsin economy that is fair and works for all Wisconsinites and businesses. When workers feel valued, respected, and have stable, good paying jobs, they set roots and become part of our community. A financially stable community means that local businesses will reap the rewards of patronage. When they thrive, our local economy grows. Learn more

Education

Fair compensation for our educators, so we can grow our own talent to attract and retain a workforce with diverse skill sets will create the foundation for successful, thriving communities here in Central Wisconsin. Learn more

Let’s commit fully to investing in our future by funding public schools, technical colleges, universities, teachers, and childcare. The rising need for a talented workforce will require a deeper level of education and available, flexible childcare. Growing our own workforce, including childcare providers, is something we can do locally and statewide with strong partnerships between public schools, technical colleges, universities, local businesses, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs. Learn more

Environment / Energy

It’s time for the state of Wisconsin to get serious about climate change, listen to the experts, and respect climate science. Climate science deniers in the legislature need to stop obstructing sound policies, critical appointments, and meaningful action. Our needs are great, but we can start with embracing clean water for all, regenerative agriculture practices, and structural policy change in regard to renewable energy. Learn more

Government Reform

We need to make it easier for people to vote, obtain voter IDs, and have access to the ballot box, not make it harder. Wisconsin needs to pass legislation to remove redistricting from the legislature’s hands and require an independent, non-partisan redistricting commission for future redistricting needs, so we never have to litigate partisan gerrymandering in Wisconsin again. Learn more

Healthcare

Medicaid expansion will provide greater access to quality healthcare for children, elderly, and the most vulnerable and marginalized in our communities. It will strengthen our communities by creating better public health outcomes, resulting in lower taxes for all of us. Medicaid expansion would provide expanded benefits and services for nearly 90,000 additional Wisconsin residents and save us 1.6 billion due to enhanced federal funding. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

As a small business owner and worker, I will stand with working folks, fight for better wages, and repeal Right to Work, ensuring the right to unionize in the public and private sectors. We must lower taxes on the middle class, stop the handouts to the rich, and level the playing field for everyday folks. Learn more