Issue Position: Jobs and the Economy

Issue Position

Helping the private sector create and maintain jobs in our area will always be a high priority for me. Our businesses must view government as an ally in helping them overcome their challenges, not as a roadblock to their growth. I have worked extensively with our local governments and economic development agencies to achieve this goal.
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​The economy in Wisconsin is doing extremely well. Our unemployment rate is the lowest in our state's history and we have turned a budget deficit into a surplus. Our local manufacturers are generally doing very well, but they are held back by a lack of skilled workers. This skills gap is not unique to our area but it is one of our most urgent challenges. I have supported the Fast Track program to provide grants for training workers and I authored legislation to provide better career counseling to our students.

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