Guest Columns

As students head back to the classroom for a new school year, I wanted to take a moment to share with folks what we have done this last state budget cycle to support our schools. A child’s education is important to families in the Northwoods, which is why I supported a record amount of funding for K-12 education...

As we gear up for the next state budgeting session in six months, I would like to take a moment to reflect with you on what our most recent budget prioritized and what we have accomplished. This past session, I supported a budget, enacted on July 5^th, 2023, crafted by legislative Republicans to support ALL Wisconsinites...

Earlier this month was National Correctional Officers Appreciation Week, so I wanted to communicate just how important these individuals are to our state and some things I did this session to support them. Correctional Officers (COs) are key to keeping our communities safe throughout Wisconsin, including right here in the 35^th Assembly District...

When I was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly four years ago, giving more money back to the hardworking people who earned it has been a top priority of mine. My stance is simple: It’s your money, and you know how to spend it better than the government...

In April 2016, our area experienced an incident that hit very close to home. During Antigo High School’s annual prom celebration, a former student shot two students as they were exiting the dance. Fortunately, there were Antigo police officers in the parking lot, and they were able to mitigate the threat and prevent additional violence...

Earlier this summer, my legislative Republican colleagues and I proposed a historic tax cut targeted at the middle class, which included $4.4 billion in savings for Wisconsin taxpayers. The people of Wisconsin know how to spend their own money better than bureaucrats in Madison...

Friday, July 15th marked one year since Governor Evers took his veto pen to the budget presented to him by legislative Republicans and I’d like to take a moment with you to reflect on this. When I came into the State Assembly, one of my priorities was to ensure hardworking folks like those in the...

When folks down in Madison ask where the 35th Assembly District is and what it’s like here, I always end up talking about all the outdoor recreational opportunities our area has to offer. As summer approaches, whether you enjoy hiking or biking, canoeing or kayaking, fishing or simply relaxing by...

Republicans have made targeted investments to support populations in Wisconsin that have seen sharp increases in mental health conditions, including our youth and farmers. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this is a great time to raise awareness of mental illness and provide assistance to...

America, and Wisconsin in particular, faces a large and growing physician shortage. There are 105 federal shortage areas for primary care across 71 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties, and it is estimated that our state will have a shortage of more than 2,000 physicians by 2030...