.widget-row.value-only.white { } We need to establish strong federal safeguards to empower the American workforce to unionize, strengthen existing and established unions, and protect all workers for generations to come. . In addition, we need to allow workers casting ballots in union organizing elections to do so offsite. The world looks to the United States and when our democratic institutions falter, it empowers anti-democratic forces around the globe. The FTVA creates national standards to protect the right to vote and helps end extreme gerrymandering. } (function() { The only way we can truly follow through on those promises is to pass legislation that will deliver real results to voters. Lasry's departure leaves Lt. Gov. The pandemic has laid bare how bad this is for our public health and our economy. I hear the same thing from voters no matter where they live: Wisconsinites want good jobs, family sustaining wages, access to quality affordable healthcare, and access to economic opportunity. We need to attract and retain more staff to small-town facilities. The Electoral Count Act is a poorly written 19th century law that establishes a convoluted process for certifying each states electoral votes. display: inline-block; max-height: 580px; [26], Last edited on 17 February 2023, at 16:32, 2022 United States Senate election in Wisconsin, "You're All Set to Get Married and Then the Coronavirus Pandemic Hits. [8] His father donated more than $500,000 to the Barack Obama 2012 presidential campaign. .widget-row { We need to do more to help support our industries to make investments to modernize, helping them save money while also protecting the environment. Our campaign has followed the lead of Senator Tammy Baldwin and Governor Tony Evers, showing up in communities that have traditionally been ignored by Democrats, and taken for granted by Republicans. } div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { width: 100%; 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. div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } We cannot have environmental justice without racial justice, and it is clear that racism has been ingrained in every part of our governmental system. Level the playing field for union organizing. By Reid J. Epstein. Lasry believes his background of working in the Obama White House and .

padding-bottom: 0px; } 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 will also defend against the continued efforts to limit funding for Planned Parenthood and other reproductive healthcare facilities that provide affordable care to people across the country. }. [20], While running for US Senate, Alex received an extension in May 2022 to not disclose his financial assets until after the Wisconsin Democratic Senate Primary in August 2022. background-color: #db0000; 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 . Even as they are covered by Medicare, Wisconsin seniors are getting nickeled and dimed by rising out of pocket costs. We need to ensure that good business practices and good environmental practices go hand in hand and end the false trope that we have to do one or the other. [4][6] At the time, Lasry's father was a client of Goldman Sachs. font-size: 0.9em; width: 50%; During the early part of the pandemic, 27% of adults considering relocation were most interested in a rural location according to a survey conducted by DCI (an economic development marketing firm). padding-left: 16px; Its time to enact Automatic Voter Registration that makes our voter roles more accurate and more secure. margin: 3px 0; 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. } padding-bottom: 5px; This change would bring more equity to the tax code and result in more money in the pockets of working people. background-color: grey; var nTimer = setInterval(function() { 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. .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } We need to create legal pathways for farms to get the workers they need. Finally, we must require employers to publicly report expenditures that are spent on anti-union campaigns. This practice disproportionately affects communities of color and must be ended. We need to ensure that the competitive bidding nature of affordable housing credits adequately incentivizes rural affordable housing to spur new construction and renovation. 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. 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. We need to create a workers bill of rights to safeguard workers right to fair working hours, safe working conditions, and humane treatment. letter-spacing: 0.03em; $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { Key Background. .race_header.green { Strengthening Election Security and Ending Foreign Interference. Broadband Internet is critical infrastructure that is equally as important as roads and plumbing. flex-wrap: wrap; } We need to ban captive audience meetings. We need new federal programs that will quantify this carbon capture and compensate farmers that do climate smart agricultural practices like these. In the Senate, I will be a partner with Senator Baldwin to fight for more investment. We need to incentivize lawyers to move to rural communities at the start of their careers by offering loan forgiveness if they stay in that community for a number of years. Wisconsin has seen the success that Tammy Baldwin has had with bringing new research and development dollars to our state, most recently through Dairy Business Innovation Funding. Like the majority of Wisconsinites, I believe that every person should have autonomy over their reproductive health. As part of the Republican Partys ongoing war on unions, they specifically removed the union dues tax deduction as well. We must start holding polluters accountable and make them pay for the damages they have caused communities. font-size: 1.25em; It will help ensure that getting sick or having to care for a sick loved one wont lead to the choice between losing a paycheck or going to work sick and potentially infecting your co-workers and the community. Women in the United States only make approximately 80 cents on the dollar for doing the same job as men, and this disparity is even worse for women workers of color. These were all expenses that were directly related to their ability to do their jobs and were treated as business expenses for the workers. Alex Lasry (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Wisconsin. padding-top: 3px; Elected officials should not choose their voters. The filibuster is an archaic, Jim Crow-era rule that is stopping legislators from doing what they were elected to do. Income inequality has increased dramatically, and wages have stagnated in multiple sectors across our economy. 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 must recommit ourselves to maintaining an electoral system where every citizen, Democrat, Republican and Independent, can cast their ballot easily and securely. Lasry, who has raised nearly $2 million since January according to the Federal Election Commission data, believes his unique background of working in White House and working locally in. 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. .percentage_number { When Unions were strong we had a vibrant middle class and robust manufacturing in this country. Incumbent Ronald Harold Johnson defeated David Schroeder in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Wisconsin on August 9, 2022. letter-spacing: .03em; color: white; The surge in the numbers of gig workers over the last decade presents long-term challenges for a large portion of the workforce. $('#candidate-connection-twitter-97840').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); } .leg-hnt-flex-item { This page was current at the end of the individual's last campaign covered by Ballotpedia. 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. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { padding: 2px; Many rural communities lack any access to drug treatment professionals or programs. The constitution gives you the right to an attorney, but what if no attorney is available? if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; .leg-hnt-container { We need to rebuild infrastructure across our state. .inner_percentage.Green { .votebox_bp_logo { color: #888; This is a model that we need to replicate and double down on for new research initiatives across all Wisconsin agriculture. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? I decided to run because for over a decade, Wisconsinites have only had one Senator fighting for them in Washington. Its time for the U.S. Citizens in Puerto Rico to have real self-determination. } Making College and Tech Schools More Affordable. margin-bottom: 4px; There is a fundamental flaw in a system that allows candidates on the ballot to attempt to influence the certification of the results. The race is expected to be one of the most hotly contested in the country with control of the Senate hanging in the balance. A June Marquette University Law School poll had Barnes just a few points ahead of Lasry,. margin-bottom: 1px; Voting should be easy. I have a proven track record of delivering real results for the people of Wisconsin. We also ensured 80 percent of the materials and services for building the arena were sourced from Wisconsin. Expanding the right to vote has been a persistent fight since the founding of this country. Its time to vote out those who are standing in the way of protecting voting rights and who are trying to manipulate voting laws in their favor. People in every part of our state, whether its in urban, suburban, and rural areas are struggling with many of the same issues. } font-weight: bold; We created a great business, brought economic opportunity to the area, and prioritized progressive values. We should restore these deductions in order to directly help workers take home more pay. position: relative; flex: 0 0 175px; We need to incentivize conservation reserves on farms across this state by compensating farmers for climate smart agricultural practices. Abolishing the filibuster will help us pass critical legislation now and will result in a better functioning government that will allow Democrats to deliver on promises that have been made over the past few election cycles. The proposals in this plan will have a direct effect on easing supply chain problems, help lower inflationary pressure on prices, and help create more jobs in every part of this state. [19][16] Lasry also continues to own shares in Amazon, which he has refused to sell, despite criticizing the company. We need to double down on efforts to push Buy America and ensure that critical manufacturing is done right here in the United States. font-size: 2em; This unfair treatment between workers and employees once again was specifically designed to privilege owners over their workers. background: #4c4c4c; width: 35px !important; break-inside: avoid-column; font-weight: 500; .non_result_row { position: absolute; Cities | Whether its from PFAs or other contamination in our aquifers, or from aging drinking water infrastructure, an increasing number of communities are confronting challenges to this most basic of needs. Congress needs to establish PFAS regulations that will protect the most vulnerable. width: 100%; font-weight: bold; That's an amazing nine-year return, and a hedge fund owner home run. Extending paid family and medical leave to the approximately would impact nearly 32 million private sector workers, disproportionately women and people of color. We need to have a system that can not only transport Wisconsin produced goods to the market in an efficient manner, but also help transport our people and allow workers to live wherever they want, including rural areas, and commute more easily. 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. Congress must act to update this law before the 2024 presidential election, clarifying and strengthening the provisions to ensure that ambiguities and weaknesses of the existing law cannot be used to undermine democracy. } I strongly support keeping public lands in public hands. Another less discussed and very important aspect of this legislation is the ending of the militarization of our police forces that occurred through President Bushs administration pushing out equipment returned directly from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to local law enforcement. He has served on the board of Frontdesk. } We need the government to incentivize more mental health workers to locate in rural communities and we need to invest more into tele-medicine in order to bring additional services wherever they are needed. } else { State legislature | In the coming years, Congress will need to pass a follow up bill to ensure our critical infrastructure needs are continuing to be addressed. I also helped lead the successful bid for Milwaukee to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention and served as the Finance Chair for the Democratic Conventions Host Committee, raising over $40 million for the Convention. .race_header { 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. The VRAA will strengthen protections against racially discriminatory voter suppression and redistricting abuses. (Nov 2019) Pass the PRO Act to protect unions, empower workers. But in order to make this possible, we also need to ensure that every community has access to affordable, reliable high-speed broadband. overflow-y: hidden; border: 1px solid #aaa; And every citizen must have confidence that their vote will be counted. background-color: #dac113; We also need to reinvest in our police training too. Los trastornos alimenticios afectan a casi 1 de cada 10 personas en todo el mundo, segn la organizacin sin nimo de lucro ANAD, que ofrece servicios de apoyo a las personas que los padecen. margin-bottom: -2px !important; .votebox-scroll-container { [3] He is the son of Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry . In both urban and rural areas, people across Wisconsin are struggling with many of the same issues. [2] Marc Lasry co-founded Avenue Capital Group with his sister in 1995, and currently has a net worth of $1.8 billion. Lack of access to high-speed Internet is a problem in both rural and urban communities across Wisconsin. background-color: #003388; Incumbents are bolded and underlined. [1][2], .votebox { The road to a Democratic Senate runs through Wisconsin, and every single vote will matter. Click here to read the survey answers. 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. margin-top: 1px; Lasrys campaign website stated the following: I am running for US Senate because for over a decade Wisconsinites have had only one US Senator fighting for them in Washington. padding-top: 8px; } An expansion was in the Build Back Better Agenda and needs to be passed as part of any future package. document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64003192d3c42').classList.add('leg-hnt-hide'); display: inline-block; Last year, Republican legislators in 48 states introduced at least 389 bills to make it harder to vote. 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. event.srcElement.innerText = '[show]'; 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. Tony Evers vetoed those bills, but other states arent as lucky. [2] He said his wife's uncle contacted her about unused doses that would go to waste. margin-right: 12px; } A lot of politicians will tell you the only solution is to raise taxes on the wealthy or big companies. font-weight: bold; I believe this is a good transitional step to help bring down current gas prices, stretching gas supplies and increasing demand for biofuels. .outer_percentage { margin: 0 5px; .leg-hnt-border-top { }) Mandela Barnes to take on Republican Sen. Ron Johnson. When there is a physical or mental health emergency, people are often forced to drive an hour or more to receive the care they need. Congress should preempt these statewide restrictions and allow cities and counties to have the ability to innovate locally on consideration of wages. .top_disclaimer { I am a strong advocate for passenger rail that connects Wisconsin with our Midwest neighbors and beyond as well as reinvesting in other forms of public transportation across the state. .leg-hnt-responsive-columns { #majorleaguepb #pickleball. That doesnt just mean roads and bridges, but also ensuring that Wisconsinites in all parts of the state have access to reliable, affordable broadband, clean drinking water, and other vital parts of our infrastructure like expanding and improving rail access to ship products. p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. .leg-hnt-hide { My plan has been to talk directly with every voter that we can, whether its in an urban, suburban, or rural area. background-color: #003388; 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. The worst part is that we still dont know the full extent of the problem as new pockets of contamination are regularly found. height: 22px; The growth of employment in the service industry demands labor law that matches the contours of the current situation. I believe that any agreement must be directly negotiated by Israeli and Palestinian leaders, with the United States playing a supportive role. We should require that the federal government only does business with companies who pay living wages, provide a safe workplace, and respect their workers right to organize a union, free from retaliation. 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. } [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. Public safety is primarily a local law enforcement issue, but the federal government does have an important funding role to play. } Progressive values are good for business. }); What's on my ballot? This is the only way to ensure that neither side can continue to resort to these unfair tactics. } font-size: 12px; Im not a career politician. For too long, critical infrastructure that was built more than a generation ago has not received the care and maintenance that it needs. Capitalizing and Incentivize Business Location Decisions. 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. Lasry has done so much at the young age of 33. display: block; Labeled as E15, the blend can save consumers up to 10 cents per gallon on average. The loss of manufacturing in rural areas has been devastating for local communities. Our agriculture industry, especially our dairy industry, is one of the heaviest utilizers of immigrant labor in the state. } While this would be less than many other countries, it would establish a minimum floor that employers could build on. margin-top: 0px; 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. I strongly oppose all efforts to undermine the Antiquities Act and, in the Senate, will ensure it stays in place. I will focus on actually legislating, breaking gridlock, and delivering real results for Wisconsin. } .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} [4][5], After graduating from UPenn, Lasry spent two months with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee followed by four months as an analyst with Goldman Sachs. width: 100% !important; Alexander Jacob Lasry (born 1987 or 1988[2]) is an American businessperson and executive of the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). text-align: left; .leg-hnt-leadership-title { $('.collapse').collapse('show');

, See also:United States Senate election in Wisconsin, 2022. Elections in 2023 | top: -1px; We also need to invest in upgrading our rail infrastructure across the state. Tying healthcare to an employer creates barriers for workers to leave their jobs to seek a better job, or start a company themselves. MADISON, Wis. Alex Lasry was easy to miss as he hovered near the counter at Colectivo Coffee on a recent afternoon in downtown Madison. $('.showResponses').show(); (Nov 2019) We pay all our employees family-sustaining wages. padding-bottom: 3px; 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. Our workers have been punished as a result of companies prioritizing profits over people. We need federal housing incentives that do a better job of incentivizing new rural affordable housing. 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. .leg-hnt-district-number { Often, app companies like Uber. background-color: #ccf; background-color: #f9d334; max-width: 75px; display: inline-block; .survey-result {padding:10px;} That means paying more than a 15 dollar an hour minimum wage, keeping their supply operations in the United States, and being active partners in the communities that they do business in. The economy that was dominated by large-scale industrial manufacturing no longer exists in most places. Alex Lasry Candidate for United States Senate Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States 8K followers 500+ connections Join to view profile Lasry for Wisconsin New York University - Leonard N. Stern. Most places as important as roads and plumbing same issues that the competitive bidding nature of housing. 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