My Governing Philosophy

People often ask me how I decide to vote on the various bills put before the legislature. Do I take a poll of all my constituents on each and every issue or do I base my decisions on the philosophy of government that I represented to the people when I first campaigned? The answer to that question is simple. The people of my district elected me because we share a similar vision and philosophy of government. That philosophy of government guides me in the decisions I make on a daily basis. It provides a roadmap for the path I take as I work to move our state forward. My constituents trust me to stay true to our shared philosophy and they keep me informed through their letters, calls or during my visits throughout the district. In the end, they trust me to uphold those values shared by the majority in our district.

"As a conservative, my belief in the limited role of government acts as my primary guiding principle."

So what is my philosophy of government? Simply put, the role of state government is to empower people to take care of themselves, but at the same time keeping in mind that government must also provide a safety net for those who cannot care for themselves. I evaluate every piece of legislation that comes before me with that in mind and by asking two essential questions: What is the underlying problem the bill is attempting to solve? Is it the role of state government to solve this problem?

Oftentimes, people look to government to address a problem that could be solved through their own initiative or through the private sector. Frequently, government solutions create more problems than they solve or are inefficient. As a conservative, my belief in the limited role of government acts as my primary guiding principle.

Jobs and the Economy in Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s business climate remains among the worst in the country. We must eliminate government regulations and taxes that put our businesses at a competitive disadvantage and we must stop punishing successful companies that create good jobs.

State Spending

We can no longer afford to grow state spending faster than our economy. I will continue to vote against wasteful spending and new programs that do little more than expand the bureaucracy. We can make state government smaller while maintaining our commitment to essential government services.

Taxes

The tax burden on Wisconsin’s families is among the highest in the nation. Our economic prosperity depends on state government lowering this burden and cutting taxes. I will continue to work for tax relief, and fiscal policies that will grow our economy.

Education

If our children are going to succeed in a world economy, they must have the skills to compete. I will work to elevate our math and science standards. Parents and teachers must demand accountability and a return to proven teaching methods.

Health Care

I will work to expand competition and consumer-driven health care in Wisconsin. Putting people in charge of their health care decisions while reducing costly mandates and regulations will help to expand access and protect the quality of health care in our state. I will continue to fight against any plan that creates a government-run health-care system in Wisconsin.

Human Life

As a mom and a nurse, I understand, appreciate and value the sanctity of all human life.

My legislative record reflects my commitment to the unborn and the vulnerable and I am proud to be endorsed by both Wisconsin Right to Life and Pro Life Wisconsin.