Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

TexasTowelie

(117,050 posts)
Sun Jun 17, 2018, 07:02 PM Jun 2018

Democrats have different ideas for growing Wisconsin's economy

After seven years under Gov. Scott Walker and Republican control of state government, Wisconsin’s economy continues to lag behind the nation in job creation while doing slightly better in wage growth.

Those mixed results have presented an opening for Democrats running for governor to offer an alternative vision for how to grow the economy. All 10 campaigns provided several ideas for how to spur job and wage growth in response to a Wisconsin State Journal inquiry.

Unlike Walker, they all support raising the state’s $7.25 per hour minimum wage with most targeting $15 per hour either immediately or over time.

Several see offering free technical college, expanding Medicaid access, refinancing student loan debt and increasing funding for roads and high-speed internet as keys to attracting more young workers as the state faces a worker shortage.

Read more: https://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/democrats-have-different-ideas-for-growing-wisconsin-s-economy/article_abbea6ab-c075-5878-82ab-4e3b1f1b73ed.html

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Democrats have different ideas for growing Wisconsin's economy (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jun 2018 OP
Great ideas for a start. Wellstone ruled Jun 2018 #1
 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
1. Great ideas for a start.
Sun Jun 17, 2018, 08:05 PM
Jun 2018

Your campaign ace in the hole will be the massive job losses due in the Green Bay area as the Paper Mills shut down. And all those related jobs that go with it.

You can only make just so many Pizza's and Shred just so much Cheese.

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Wisconsin»Democrats have different ...