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Mark Spreitzer: “The top priority right now is helping Wisconsin recover from…”

Featuring: Mark Spreitzer, Democratic | Wisconsin State Senate, District 15

Campaign 2020: Rep. Mark Spreitzer (D) Beloit - 45th Assembly District

Published September 30, 2020 | Video Starts at 00:59

Thank you for having me. Steve. Well, I ask in comments this especially when they're a member of leadership, as you are top priority if you're reelected next session. MARK Obviously The top priority right now is helping Wisconsin recover from the coronavirus pandemic. and helping the folks who've been hurt by it to get back on their feet. We know we've got a long road ahead of us still on that issue. (00:59–01:04)

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“We can also take the Medicaid expansion, which will save a couple hundred million dollars.”
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“Rock county voted by referendum overwhelmingly that they support legalization [of marijuana].”
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“We stopped increasing the gas tax with inflation more than a decade ago.”
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“I don't think we will be a billion short [in tax collections].”
Campaign 2020: Rep. Mark Spreitzer (D) Beloit - 45th Assembly District | Uploaded September 30, 2020 | 01:34-01:39
“We have a healthy rainy day fund that we've built up, including over the past budget.”
Campaign 2020: Rep. Mark Spreitzer (D) Beloit - 45th Assembly District | Uploaded September 30, 2020 | 01:41-01:46
“The mask mandate is keeping people safer and it's helping businesses to stay open.”
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“I've supported increasing reimbursement under the Medicaid program and other kinds of financial help to those hospitals.”
Campaign 2020: Rep. Mark Spreitzer (D) Beloit - 45th Assembly District | Uploaded September 30, 2020 | 03:29-03:37
“Taking the Medicaid expansion brings in federal dollars that can help us [strengthen our healthcare system].”
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“I would legalize both [marijuana] for recreational and medical purposes.”
Campaign 2020: Rep. Mark Spreitzer (D) Beloit - 45th Assembly District | Uploaded September 30, 2020 | 04:12-04:16
“I've supported the Iowa model of nonpartisan redistricting.”
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“My Republican colleagues have blocked [nonpartisan redistricting] at every turn.”
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“I would start by passing the governor's package [on police reforms].”
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“Banning choke holds and no knock warrants [are basic things we should do].”
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“We don't need to wait for a task force. We have bills out there that have support.”
Campaign 2020: Rep. Mark Spreitzer (D) Beloit - 45th Assembly District | Uploaded September 30, 2020 | 06:12-06:16
“I've always supported local control.”
Campaign 2020: Rep. Mark Spreitzer (D) Beloit - 45th Assembly District | Uploaded September 30, 2020 | 06:39-06:42
“The only real tool local governments have are property taxes and fees.”
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“The income tax and the sales tax basically goes to state government.”
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“The shared revenue formula has not had more money added to it in a very long time.”
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“We need to tie [the gas tax] back to inflation so that it keeps pace.”
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“Our tax dollars should stay in our community and support local workers whenever possible.”
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“The way that this pandemic has been handled has been so partisan.”
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“There was a brief moment in about the first month where we were able to come together and pass a bipartisan bill.”
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“The next budget is critical, redistricting is critical and we are still in a pandemic.”
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