We are experiencing major workforce shortages across industries, from agriculture and manufacturing to specialty care providers. I will prioritize developing our regional economy to ensure no one has to move out of our community to find a good-paying job in their chosen field. I believe everyone deserves a shot at a good-paying job, not just those who have a four-year college. In the Senate, I will fight to expand apprenticeship and skills training programs to make it easier for young adults to get good-paying careers in their community.

Supporting and strengthening our small and medium businesses and entrepreneurs is key. We must ensure that our workforce is healthy, here, and ready to work. To support small and medium businesses, we must ensure our tax system does not unfairly target them with new taxes or regulations. We should also address areas where we can ease the burden of current obligations.