Our students are Wisconsins future, and if we dont invest in them, then they wont be able to invest in Wisconsin, which is one of the many reasons why I will fight for equitable broadband access across our state. Through the right mix of job training, tax deductions and incentives, investing in and buying American, and strengthening our unions, we can raise wages and bring more jobs and investment to Wisconsin. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alex Lasry pours in $1.55 million more into race, while Sarah Godlewski adds $750,000 Bill Glauber Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 0:00 0:32 Democrats Alex Lasry. In the last almost two years during COVID, we have seen first-hand what a lack of access to affordable broadband really means for schools, healthcare facilities and small businesses as we transitioned to a completely online world. In general, there is a staggering lack of new construction in rural communities. Our economic efforts cannot solely be focused on bringing jobs to large urban areas, we must also put an equal emphasis on helping bring jobs to rural areas to harness their available workforce and history of manufacturing. } Alex was instrumental in the Bucks re-brand and the historic public-private partnership for a new arena and 30-acre development project in downtown Milwaukee . text-align: left; As part of the Trump Tax Law that was passed in 2017, Republicans dramatically scaled back on tax cuts that disproportionately affect working families while leaving many of the same tax cuts in effect for business owners. This bill has passed the House but has not yet made it through the Senate. Residents of the District of Columbia overwhelmingly favor statehood, it is constitutional, and would finally right an historic wrong. .race_header.republican { Not long ago, former Wisconsin Republican Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner was a champion for the reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act. State and local courts | [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. } @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Systemic racism can be seen everywhere from policing practices to environmental impacts on communities of color to housing and employment discrimination. Voters should choose their elected officials. Alex Lasry, an executive with the Milwaukee Bucks NBA team, is ending his bid for the Democratic Senate nomination in Wisconsin, becoming the second candidate this week to exit the race and. Nineteen states have now enacted 34 new laws that put in place new obstacles to make it harder to vote. padding-left: 10px; 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. When we built the Bucks arena, we made sure to go out and recruit workers into the skilled trades from across the community, with a focus on people of color and women. I am a strong supporter of the Equality Act, which will explicitly prohibit discrimination against people on the basis of sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression in all 50 states. We need to rebuild infrastructure across our state. This week, Milwaukee Bucks senior vice president Alex Lasry announced a 2022 run for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin, a seat currently held by Republican Sen. Ron Johnson. Unions make businesses better. Government can incentivize doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to start their careers in rural medicine in exchange for student loan forgiveness. background-color: #f9d334; This also means we need to strengthen our democracy at home. We need the federal and state government to ensure that all Wisconsinites have access to high speed, accessible and affordable internet. letter-spacing: 0.03em; .leg-hnt-flex-row { How to vote | When Unions were strong we had a vibrant middle class and robust manufacturing in this country. } I brought together the public/private partnership to build the Bucks Arena. | [2][23] She declined the shot because of her pregnancy, and Lasry took it instead. Since entering this race, I have traveled to every part of Wisconsin, talking to voters about the issues that matter most to them. } Lyft, DoorDash, and Grubhub force gig workers to either accept changes to their contracts that allow those corporations to take more money away from gig workers, or the workers are blocked from getting additional gigs through the app. In the Senate I will join Tammy Baldwin and insist that the federal government buys construction materials that are made in the U.S.A. for all future infrastructure projects. Extending paid family and medical leave to the approximately would impact nearly 32 million private sector workers, disproportionately women and people of color. When we built the Bucks arena in Milwaukee, we ensured that all the labor was union labor from Wisconsin. We need to safeguard unions and protect workers for generations to come. If they choose to not do any of these things, then they will not be eligible for tax breaks. 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. } Lasry's career experience includes working as the senior vice president of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks and a deputy counselor for strategic engagement with the White House. Republicans are trying to silence voters who dont support them in order to get themselves back in power. } a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. I will prioritize putting more money back into the pockets of hardworking Wisconsinites. Public policy. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lasry's responses. Thats roughly twice the deficit for men in the same age bracket. When you look at who to vote for, pay attention to how they run their campaigns and businesses. When you look at who to vote for, pay attention to how they run their campaigns and their businesses. } font-weight: bold; } } } Insurrectionists did not like the outcome of the election and they tried to discard the voice of the People. Income inequality has increased dramatically, and wages have stagnated in multiple sectors across our economy. The size and scope of the problem is so large that the federal government is going to need to play a significant role in making sure this problem is dealt with and cleaned up. event.srcElement.innerText = '[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. .leg-hnt-leadership-title { The laws do not work well for todays economy as they are written. .results_row td:first-child { } | column-rule: 1px solid #aaa; We created a great business, brought economic opportunity to the area, and prioritized progressive values. width: 50px; } font-size: 12px; I dont just talk about the issues; I have delivered on them. Voters want real, actionable change. Alex Lasry, a Democratic candidate for the Senate in Wisconsin, plans to drop out of the primary race Wednesday, his campaign confirmed. Instead, we should meet the market reality of the service industry. background-color: #003388; font-size: 1.25em; This is a crisis that we must address with urgency. .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { "This week I was vaccinated!" Lasry tweeted on Friday after the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first reported it. Thats why I support adding vision, hearing and dental coverage to Medicare, and why I support allowing Medicare to negotiate for lower prescription costs. We must raise wages for child care, home health care, and long-term care workers to help entice more women to come back to work, which a recent Brookings Institute report said would also lower inflation over time by easing the shortage of workers across all sectors of the economy. font-weight: 300; At least 43% of workers on the arena project consisted of people underemployed or unemployed over the past five years and 30% of service contracts were awarded to minority and disadvantaged businesses. color: white; Access to quality child care is a crisis in this country and helping to improve it could help bring more people back into the workforce at a time when we desperately need more workers. padding-bottom: 7px; font-size: 110%; We need to electrify everything and decarbonize our electricity, while investing in a nationwide electric car infrastructure and large scale battery manufacturing here in the United States. The pandemic has shown us first-hand what a lack of access to reliable broadband means for schools, healthcare facilities, and small businesses. U.S. This should be coupled with additional tourism grant opportunities to help communities build out offerings and market the opportunities for what is available. text-align: center; For areas where the offending companies cant be identified or have long gone out of business, we are going to need a Super Fund type program. p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} The Electoral Count Act is a poorly written 19th century law that establishes a convoluted process for certifying each states electoral votes. I strongly support keeping public lands in public hands. Alex Lasry was born in New York City to Marc and Cathy Lasry (ne Cohen). break-inside: avoid-column; .top_disclaimer { Every Wisconsinite should be on an equal footing when it comes to opportunity, and universal broadband access would help bridge that gap. .widget-row { We have seen this happen time and time again and its time to ensure that we are protecting voting rights, permanently by amending the Constitution to ensure that no state can restrict or take away the right to vote from any citizen. We need to do all that we can to give democracy back to the people, and that means reducing the influence of special interest money in politics to ensure that all citizens have an equal say in our democracy. event.srcElement.innerText = '[show]'; The Bucks pay our employees at the Bucks Arena family-sustaining wages because we know that paying our employees fairly is not only the right thing to do, but also translates to higher productivity. Good jobs that pay family supporting wages, A quality education and good schools for our kids, Good, affordable, accessible health care when we get sick, To keep our kids close to home as they grow up and start their own families. } These century-old laws must be adjusted to account for todays workforce and our current economic reality. Public safety is primarily a local law enforcement issue, but the federal government does have an important funding role to play. Incumbent Ronald Harold Johnson defeated David Schroeder in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Wisconsin on August 9, 2022. color: #888; Congress must work to pass the PRO Act to protect unions, empower workers, and hold big businesses accountable. .leg-hnt-title { Raise the federal minimum wage to 15 dollars, add indexing and parity for tipped workers. Require the federal government only does business with companies that pay at least the living wage of 15 dollars an hour, provide a safe workplace, and respect workers rights to organize a union, The federal government is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the country. width: 100% Americans pay more than anyone else in the world for the exact same medications. [2][24], Lasry has expressed support for a $15 minimum wage, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, the notion of eliminating the filibuster, and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. Wisconsin has a proud history of having a geographically diversified manufacturing base. .leg-hnt-flex-item { Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry explains the reasons he wants to be a U.S. senator, what his legislative priorities would be if elected and why he is running in the Democratic primary on Aug. 9, 2022. . We are seeing both the federal and state governments invest to ensure that all Wisconsinites have access to affordable high-speed internet, but more needs to be done. I want to bring a new way of thinking that ensures that the wealthy pay their fair share while also prioritizing raising wages.Just increasing taxes on wealthy Americans will not put more money into the pockets of working people. $('.showResponses').hide(); The last payments went out in December and Congress needs to extend what has proven to be one of the most effective programs it has ever passed. overflow-y: hidden; 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. border: 1px solid #999;

[7][25], Lasry lives in Milwaukee with his wife and daughter in a historic mansion on Milwaukee's east side. While Johnson has gotten grief for nonstop gaffes and his. } The Bucks pay all our employees at the Bucks Arena family-sustaining wages because we know that paying our employees fairly is not only the right thing to do, but also translates to higher productivity. I believe that in order to make real, lasting change we need to protect and preserve our public lands, because ownership of public lands is an incredible birthright of every American citizen. The only way to protect voting rights in the future is to pass legislation at the federal level that will override the rash of anti-voter laws passed by Republicans.The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA) and the Freedom to Vote Act (FTVA) are two bills that can be passed now to ensure this, and if elected, I will be a yes vote for both. [4][6] At the time, Lasry's father was a client of Goldman Sachs. padding:7px 8px 8px; overflow-x: auto; No plan that seeks to strengthen rural communities will ever address every issue. div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } [8] His father donated more than $500,000 to the Barack Obama 2012 presidential campaign. I believe that healthcare is a human right, and we need to ensure that everyone has access to quality affordable healthcare. The sustained attacks on voting rights and the January 6th insurrection proved how fragile our democracy can be and how domestic and international forces are working to destroy it. Ron Johnson isnt just a bad Senator, he is a threat to our democracy. .electionsectionheading { margin: 0; position: absolute; margin-top: 5px; .votebox-results-cell--check { In the Senate, I will be a partner with Senator Baldwin to fight for more investment. We need to emphasize things like the natural beauty, outdoor recreation opportunities, affordability, safety, and the quality of life in a community that is a good place to live and raise a family. This incredibly effective tool has been championed on a bipartisan basis in the past and was put in place through the COVID Relief package by the Biden Administration in early 2021. The Build Back Better Plan also contains real, substantive investments to fight climate change. That is where strong government enforcement must come in, and in the Senate, I will fight for more stringent environmental guardrails. .non_result_row div { Alex Lasry's share of that stock is estimated to be more than $125 million, assuming the team is worth what Forbes said it is and each child gets an equal share. The road to a Democratic Senate runs through Wisconsin, and every single vote will matter. } .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { margin-bottom: -2px !important; That alone will not put more money into the pockets of working people. Like the majority of Wisconsinites, I believe that every person should have autonomy over their reproductive health. According to an August 2021 Pew Research Center report, 16 percent of American adults have earned money through an online gig platform, and one third of workers say its their primary job. font-size: 90%; .votebox-scroll-container { } .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} .inner_percentage { I believe that any agreement must be directly negotiated by Israeli and Palestinian leaders, with the United States playing a supportive role. background-color: #ccc; Alex Lasry gets COVID vaccine early", "Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry to run for Senate in 2022", "Democratic US Senate candidates call for ending filibuster to restore federal abortion protections", "U.S. Senate candidate Alex Lasry and his wife Lauren buy a historic mansion on Milwaukee's east side", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alex_Lasry&oldid=1139937974, This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 16:32. clear: both; clear: both; While we know that short term changes wont fundamentally fix the problems facing all working families and that much needs to be done to help uplift more people into the middle class, its also important that we do all that we can to provide relief to families as soon as possible. Key Background. Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, there are billions of dollars in funding being dedicated to rural infrastructure needs. .widget-value { Strengthening Election Security and Ending Foreign Interference. 100% remote. We need to do more to spur on the development of additional affordable housing in rural communities. float: right; The war on labor unions and the resulting large-scale reduction in union membership has hurt our country and our economy. Also, as part of the 2017 Trump Tax Bill, Republicans removed the ability for employees to take a deduction for a dedicated home office while maintaining the deduction for business owners. Mandela Barnes to take on Republican Sen. Ron Johnson. For too long, our country has been in a race to the bottom where we have incentivized companies to ship jobs overseas and produce products for the lowest price possible, no matter what the consequences are. All LGBTQ Plus Americans deserve equal rights and protections under the law. I strongly support keeping public lands in public hands. .widget-img { height: 22px; During my time with the Bucks, I worked to raise wages, create thousands of good paying union jobs, and advance the team's social justice efforts. .widget-row.Republican { I am running to help put more money in working peoples pockets and help bring back more jobs to Wisconsin. width: 100%; Workers well-being should not be dependent on who holds power. The first two years of public community college or technical school should be free. The U.S. Supreme Court has punted on partisan gerrymandering, saying that Congress must address this issue. } padding-bottom: 8px; A growing number of communities across Wisconsin are also discovering that they have serious issues with PFA forever chemicals in their drinking water. background-color: grey; This is a model that we need to replicate and double down on for new research initiatives across all Wisconsin agriculture. We can dramatically decrease the cost of college while rapidly increasing the skills of our workforce by offering every student a pathway for two years of college to be free. The bill would help boost wages for childcare workers, many of which are chronically underpaid and help open or expand child care facilities across the country. I believe that in order to make real, lasting change we need to protect and preserve all our public lands, because ownership of public lands is an incredible birthright of every American citizen. Lasry believes his background of working in the Obama White House and . More than 35 percent of rural Americans and Tribal communities lack access to broadband at acceptable speeds. Tony Evers vetoed those bills, but other states arent as lucky. column-count: auto; } Wisconsin needs a partner for Tammy Baldwin to fight every day to ensure these issues have the funding and attention they need to help rural communities prosper and succeed. If elected U.S. Elections in 2023 | According to Human Rights Watch, the Pro Act bans agreements that would prevent employees from pursuing class action lawsuits and collective claims against their employers for employment-related matters, such as wage theft, workers compensation, harassment, and discrimination. The constitution gives you the right to an attorney, but what if no attorney is available? font-size: .9em; padding: 2px; We need to incentivize conservation reserves on farms across this state by compensating farmers for climate smart agricultural practices. width: 35px !important; We need businesses to help sponsor young people, get involved in the classroom, and offer scholarships for college that are conditioned on coming back. But since that time, our state has not experienced any growth, and most areas of the state have seen negative growth. .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} } We need Congress to invest in attracting more proven drug treatment programs and personnel into rural communities. Lasry unofficially withdrew from the race but appeared on the primary election ballot on August 9, 2022. Current U.S. law excludes certain categories of workers from the right to organize, making it more difficult for workers to join unions and stifles the drive for better working conditions. Alex Lasry, a 33-year-old Milwaukee Bucks executive and son of a billionaire, received the coronavirus vaccine this week at a senior living center in Milwaukee, despite not being part of a group currently eligible for the shots in Wisconsin. Lasry unofficially withdrew from the race but appeared on the primary election ballot on August 9, 2022. font-weight: bold; What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? This was an unfair targeting of members of organized labor that should be reversed. The results have been certified. U.S. President | [4] He then went on to graduate cum laude with honors in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and receive his MBA from the New York University Leonard Stern School of Business in 2014. Lasry has done so much at the young age of 33. Lasry was a Democratic candidate in the 2022 United States Senate election in Wisconsin, but withdrew before the primary. top: 2px; margin-top: 1em; font-style: italic; .widget-row.value-only { If a company is going to resort to union-busting tactics, then everything spent on those efforts should be reported to the U.S. Department of Labor and be publicly available. 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. height: 56px; We need to substantially update and modernize our environmental protection laws to meet the challenges of today and enforce stronger consequences that actually dissuade people and corporations from violating these tougher standards. padding-left: 0; The United States must be an active champion for democracy worldwide. In the last year, the child poverty rate has dropped by nearly 40 percent, the biggest drop ever in American history due to the Child Tax Credit. }) Building in rural communities is less dense than in urban areas and often comes at higher costs because of the additional cost for transporting materials and hiring harder to find skilled labor. 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