Voters want real, actionable change. event.srcElement.innerText = '[show]'; background-color: red; } } padding-bottom: 7px; Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. } We need to safeguard unions and protect workers for generations to come. I want to go to Washington to get things done for all Wisconsinites, no matter where they live, or who they have voted for in the past. MADISON, Wis. (AP) Democrat Alex Lasry, a 33-year-old Milwaukee Bucks executive and son of a billionaire, announced Wednesday that he's running for the U.S. Senate in 2022 for the seat held by Republican Ron Johnson. There are growing markets in the Middle East and Asia for our dairy products, and we need to ensure that any and all trade negotiations help open these markets to Wisconsin farmers. This allows workers to vote their preference without fear of harassment or intimidation. Lasry unofficially withdrew from the race but appeared on the primary election ballot on August 9, 2022. We need a coordinated, concerted effort to bring these jobs and investment back to Wisconsin. } display: none; We need to think differently about our tax policy. background-color: grey; "I'm not a career politician. This is a crisis that is hurting Wisconsinites all across the state. document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64003192d3c42').classList.add('leg-hnt-hide'); If they choose to become a state, the U.S. should grant Puerto Rico full representation in the U.S. Congress and the electoral college. Progressive values and economic justice should go hand and hand. .votebox { }. Lasry's departure leaves Lt. Gov. In light of soaring gas prices, I support President Joe Bidens order today to expand the use of biofuels, allowing vehicles to use up to 15 percent ethanol blends throughout the summer. Its long past time for Congress to act and pass the Paycheck Fairness Act into law. } justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; .leg-hnt-flex-column { [8][15], During his US Senate campaign, he has touted his work championing union jobs and a $15 minimum wage with the Bucks[16] which was a requirement in the arena funding deal. As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Senator Baldwin has worked relentlessly to address the needs of our dairy industry. This page was current at the end of the individual's last campaign covered by Ballotpedia. Senators are elected to do the job, not go to Washington and get into political fights. $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); We shouldnt try to force the service sector into current industrial labor law. background-color: #f9d334; I will fully advocate for the Administrations use of national monuments as part of the Presidents protection tools under the Antiquities Act and will push to change the law to ensure once a President has used that power to protect public lands, it cannot be reversed by a future President. We must ensure that all people have their constitutional right to vote protected. Income inequality has increased dramatically, and wages have stagnated in multiple sectors across our economy. Members of Congress are elected to get things done. There is a fundamental flaw in a system that allows candidates on the ballot to attempt to influence the certification of the results. .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} I believe that healthcare is a human right, and we need to ensure that everyone has access to quality affordable healthcare. Putting Money in Working Peoples Pockets. In Wisconsin, tourism is annually the 2nd or 3rd largest industry. When people have good benefits, a good paying job, and job security, Wisconsin will be a hub of economic activity and people. The well-being of workers should not depend on who holds power in Congress or the White House. .widget-row.Democratic { .widget-row.Green { We must promote local food systems, sustainability, and access to markets for small family farms. People of color are disproportionately marginalized by the systemic racism ingrained in our society. Curtailing the Influence of Special Interests. display: inline-block; } Ron Johnson is a staunch opponent of voting rights and ensuring access to the ballot. Fortunately, Gov. As Wisconsin continues to bask in the glow of the Milwaukee Bucks first NBA Championship in 50 years, Alex Lasry, senior vice president for the Milwaukee Bucks, sat down with Milwaukee Courier staff to talk about how the Bucks have inspired him to run for the U.S. Senate. position: relative; In the U.S. Senate, I will fight to ensure that everyone has access to inclusive, high-quality, and affordable healthcare, and that includes abortion and reproductive care. I strongly support keeping public lands in public hands. border:1px solid #FFB81F; Cities | I have a proven track record of delivering for the people of Wisconsin, whether its creating good union jobs, paying a 15 dollars minimum wage, fighting for social justice, or making it more accessible for people to register to vote. clear: both; . We cannot have someone who believes that only Republicans should decide who gets to vote and administer elections in Congress when voting rights are being discussed. Increasing access to foreign markets has to be a priority for the next farm bill. letter-spacing: .03em; Wisconsin agriculture is facing a workforce crisis like so many other parts of our economy. Workers in the United States have been losing ground since the early 1980s. People in every part of our state, whether its in urban, suburban, and rural areas are struggling with many of the same issues. Tony Evers vetoed those bills, but other states arent as lucky. Around the country, we saw non-elected partisan election officials refusing to certify vote counts and effectively ignoring the will of voters at the request of a President that had clearly lost his reelection. We need businesses to help sponsor young people, get involved in the classroom, and offer scholarships for college that are conditioned on coming back. We must bridge the gap to ensure an equal footing when it comes to opportunity for every part of our state. One of the best ways we can help strengthen our rural communities is to make sure our kids can stay, or come back to the community they are born and raised in. overflow-y: hidden; background-color: #f9f9f9; } That is where strong government enforcement must come in, and in the Senate, I will fight for more stringent environmental guardrails. This is especially acute in education. background-color: #6db24f; Alex Lasry completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Progressive values are good business. This change would bring more equity to the tax code and result in more money in the pockets of working people. Lasry, a New York City native, is . } We created a great business, brought economic opportunity to the area, and prioritized progressive values. All LGBTQ Plus Americans deserve equal rights and protections under the law. We need federal housing incentives that do a better job of incentivizing new rural affordable housing. .results_row.winner { They don't have any children right now. [22], Lasry was accused of cutting in line because he received his COVID vaccine at the time when only seniors were eligible for shots in Wisconsin. Lack of access to high-speed Internet is a problem in both rural and urban communities across Wisconsin. The pandemic has laid bare how bad this is for our public health and our economy. These were all expenses that were directly related to their ability to do their jobs and were treated as business expenses for the workers. I want to be that Senator. Currently, 28 states have right to work laws that take away rights from working people, drive down wages, and weaken labor unions. We need to do more to spur on the development of additional affordable housing in rural communities. $('.hideResponses').hide(); .leg-hnt-district-container { I have a proven track record of delivering real results for the people of Wisconsin. We have a mental health crisis in this country and theres nowhere with greater need than our rural communities because these areas often lack any access to mental health services. What Now? Guarantee every worker the right to be a member of a union. .race_header.democratic { I worked with both Democrats and Republicans on the successful bid showing that it is possible to work across the aisle to get things done for the people of Wisconsin. font-size: 20px; .votebox-results-metadata { Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, there are billions of dollars in funding being dedicated to rural infrastructure needs. An expansion was in the Build Back Better Agenda and needs to be passed as part of any future package. Employers should also be more flexible with adjusting work hours and schedules, and we should guarantee every employee paid leave. I support adding a robust public option to the Affordable Care Act because I believe that this is the fastest way to get everyone covered. display: block; As we fight climate change, we must remember that communities of color too often bear the brunt of its devastating effects, while sharing in few of the economic opportunities presented by the clean energy economy. While this would be less than many other countries, it would establish a minimum floor that employers could build on. .race_footer { We already have the ability to sell more large volume commodities, and with the looming grain crisis as a result of the Ukraine war, this is an opportunity to help meet the worlds needs in this time of crisis. This bill would ban chokeholds, carotid holds, and no-knock search warrants, create a national database of police misconduct, and end qualified immunity. Progressive values are good for business and the PRO Act will ensure that projects like what he did in Milwaukee can happen across the country. Abby Choi, . We need labor law that matches the contours of todays economy and protects todays workersa 21st-century labor law written for the 21st centurys economy. .votebox-results-cell--number { display: inline-block; I am passionate about the creation of good union jobs, raising wages for working people, making sure Wisconsinites have access to quality affordable healthcare, improving infrastructure across the state, and protecting our democracy and environment. padding-bottom: 5px; We have shown that progressive values are good for business and the economy. 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