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Sara Rodriguez: “Healthcare is one of the biggest employers of our rural…”

Featuring: Sara Rodriguez, Democratic | Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin

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Sara Rodriguez Explains Why She's Running for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026

Published | Video Starts at 14:29

If we want to increase the economy within our rural spaces and we want younger people to move there, we're going to have to have a healthcare system that they can access. And the reality is, in terms of our rural spaces, Healthcare is one of the biggest employers of our rural individuals, our rural citizens. And so we have to make sure that we are shoring up our rural healthcare system. We have to be pointing out that this bill is taking direct aim at our rural hospitals and they are going to be struggling. (14:29–14:37)

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Asserts that healthcare is a major employer in rural areas of Wisconsin.

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