Issues We Care About

In order to strengthen Wisconsin’s economy, protect Wisconsinite’s bottom lines, and build a stronger future for all Badger State residents we must address the epidemic of rising costs in our state. From energy, healthcare and housing to childcare and groceries, Senate Democrats are committed to lowering costs and ensuring everyone is able to afford to live in our beautiful state.
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Making Childcare Affordable and Accessible for Our Young Families

The parents of young children across our state are facing the same issue; there is not enough childcare and the care that does exist costs far too much. Senate Democrats will lead the charge in lowering the cost of childcare and with consultation from Wisconsin parents and childcare professionals, we will propose comprehensive legislation to tackle this issue.

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Ensuring Wisconsin Residents Can Afford To Buy A Home

In just the last few years the median cost of a home in Wisconsin has risen nearly another 10% to over $330,000. Out-pacing, in every aspect, the rate of wage and wealth increases. If we do not act, Wisconsin will lose professionals from every field, simply because they cannot afford to live in the Badger State. We will be working with current and future homeowners, organized labor, developers, and realtors to introduce legislation that makes buying and owning a home in Wisconsin a more reasonable and more affordable reality for all.

Easing The Burden of Healthcare Costs

As a result of the Trump administration's attack on affordable healthcare, over 270,000 residents will lose their health insurance, and healthcare costs in our state will increase by over $280 million. While our state’s Republicans have seemingly abandoned the goal of affordable healthcare, Senate Democrats will fight to ensure that each and every Wisconsinite can receive necessary care without the threat of debt or bankruptcy.
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Cutting Energy Costs Across Our State

Republicans across Wisconsin have supported efforts to kill the clean energy projects that would have saved Wisconsinites money and created thousands of jobs. They have stood in the way of offering our utilities companies the right-of-first-refusal when it comes to strengthening and updating our energy infrastructure. Meaning, they want to outsource this important work to other states instead of keeping Wisconsin dollars and jobs in Wisconsin. Senate Democrats know a Wisconsin job should be done by a Wisconsin resident – and we know our energy grid needs updating. We will work to end this partisan gridlock in Madison, cut energy costs across our state, and keep Wisconsin on the track towards a more affordable future.

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Feeding Wisconsin

Trump’s Big Ugly Bill ensured that tens of thousands of Badger State residents would lose their access to food. As we all face rising food costs, Wisconsin Republicans have attacked SNAP benefits and killed programs that benefit both farmers and consumers in Wisconsin. Taking money out of the pocket of nearly 300 farms, diverting over $4 million of food, and denying more than 250 food pantries and schools a resource they rely on. While also supporting tariff taxes that brutalize our farmers’ bottom lines. These attacks on Wisconsin’s agricultural economy and food supply will be detrimental to countless Wisconsinites across the state.
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