My Views on the Issues

Public safety

Ensuring that the 86th District is safe is my top priority. Over the past years we have seen attacks on our law enforcement officials, billions of dollars of damage done across the county, and chaos in the streets. Crime is up across the county, including right here in Wisconsin. This is exactly why I authored several bills this session to support those who keep our communities safe, while at the same time ensuring that policing is conducted in an appropriate manner.

As Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice & Public Safety, I have a unique role in the public safety of our state. The committee deliberated bills this session to address crimes against children, crimes to protect adults at risk, DUI, OWI, battery or threat to jurors, injuring or killing a police or fire animal, rights of sexual assalut victims, etc. in previous sessions, the committee has worked on legislation to implement body cameras, add additional penalties to fentanyl trafficing, and implement accountability and tracking for sexual assault kits. The committee in 2025-26 passed bills that became law on sextortion against children, strengthened DUI laws, bills to restrict drones, bills to protect our citizens against fraud. At the end of session I had two DUI bills signed into law, one in which MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) stated that “it was the strongest piece of legislation regarding DUI laws since 2009”. Last session my bill to increase penalties for carjacking was signed into law, and recently Milwaukee indicated carjacking is down by close to 50%. A word of caution, today with AI, and other advanced technologies, these are being used to take advantage of both our youth and adults. Be extra vigilent, talk with your children, double check messages received, or phone calls that do not sound legit. Report anything suspicious to law enforcement, as many who are trying to take advantage of us do not live in the US, and have zero morals.

Taxes

Lowering taxes and reducing costs for Wisconsin families is what has driven me to run for office since I have been elected. I’m proud to say that we have passed historic tax cuts during my time in the Assembly and Wisconsin’s tax burden is at its lowest level in history. A few victories that we delivered this session on tax cuts; $1.5 billion in tax cuts, and we BLOCKED over $3.7 billion in tax hikes! We expanded the state’s 2nd income tax bracket (4.4%) resulting in $643 million in relief for nearly all of Wisconsin tax payers being taxed at a lower rate; Created a income tax exemption for seniors providing $695 million in relief for Wisconsin retirees; Eliminated an entire tax on the sales tax on your utility bill, saving rate payers $178 million dollars. While the Legislature worked hard to pass tax-cut packages aimed at retirees and middle-class families this session and last, the Governor vetoed billions of dollars in proposed Republican tax cuts! He even vetoed taxes on cash and tips along with overtime pay.

Supporting the local economy

During my time in the Assembly, I have cast nearly every vote with the local economy in mind. I have supported expanding apprenticeship programs, reducing the welfare burden and getting people back to work, and working with local businesses to address the needs of Central Wisconsin businesses. I truly believe that a strong middle class is the force behind every thriving community. I have voted for budgets to help our local communities with increased Shared Revenue, adding more money for local roads (LRIP) and rural roads (ARIP), for PFAS laws to be more fair and releasing $125 million to assist with PFAS mitigation.

Healthcare

I have a long track record of supporting both access to healthcare and healthcare workers. For me, it’s personal: several members of my family work in the healthcare industry, including my wife. Throughout my elected career, I have supported healthcare workers, fought for increased access to mental health, and supported investments in substance abuse treatment. This session, I was proud to co-sponsor legislation to provide farmers with better options for health plans. Just a few health care related bills I either co-authored or voted in favor of; Hospital Next of Kin Legislation (Act 115); Enacted legislation to extend postpartum for medicaid eligible patients; “Gail’s Law”, Act 103, requiring insurance policies and medicaid to cover supplemental breast screening and diagnostic exams; Act 17 the Wisconsin APRN Modernization Act, allowing APRN’s to practice independently effective Sept. 1 2026.

life

As a father of 5, with 6 grandchildren, I am strongly pro-life. My wife and I could not imagine our life without our children or grandchildren, and I believe that we have a responsibility to protect and defend as many unborn lives as possible. I also strongly support IVF as an option for families who struggle to conceive naturally.