Bob Harlow in Gubernatorial campaign websites

On Social Security: Balance budget but protect Social Security and Medicare

Bob's Statement on the Republican Tax Bill: America needs a balanced budget that protects Social Security and Medicare and makes investments in innovation, infrastructure and defense. The Republican party doesn't care. They have one priority while in power: Max out Uncle Sam's credit card and send checks to their donors. Source: 2018 Wisconsin Gubernatorial campaign website BobHarlow.net Dec 27, 2017

On Corporations: Competitive grants to small business plus startup incubators

Help Wisconsinites grow Wisconsinites grow Wisconsin ideas and research into successful businesses: I want advances in medicine, biotech, energy, agriculture, and materials to grow into Wisconsin businesses that create good paying jobs and ship high value exports. I will help you grow your Wisconsin business by awarding competitive grants to small businesses in Wisconsin and creating startup incubators that are attached to our public colleges and universities. These resources will be provided on a competitive basis to Wisconsin small businesses in exchange for an ownership stake held by the people of Wisconsin. Source: 2018 Wisconsin Gubernatorial campaign website BobHarlow.net Mar 15, 2017

On Education: Fund every student above the national per-pupil average

Make sure every school in Wisconsin is funded at or above the national per-pupil average: I believe that every Wisconsin kid deserves the opportunity to realize his or her full potential. That's why I will make sure that every school in Wisconsin is funded at or above the national per-pupil average. I will also streamline each educational and career step by providing opportunities for middle, high school, and UW system students to pursue college classes, internships, and research within the framework of their curriculum. And, pass a law that ensures public money is only spent on public schools Source: 2018 Wisconsin Gubernatorial campaign website BobHarlow.net Mar 15, 2017

On Energy & Oil: No new pipelines; no new strip-mines

Veto all new pipeline and mining proposals: I love and respect our beautiful state and I know you do too. I also know that when we damage our natural wealth by building pipelines and strip mines, the state of Wisconsin seldom sees an uptick in jobs or any other economic benefit to justify doing so. That's why I will veto all new pipeline and mining proposals. Source: 2018 Wisconsin Gubernatorial campaign website BobHarlow.net Mar 15, 2017

On Environment: Annual tests for heavy metals in all drinking water

Test drinking water annually and pass legislation that gives the governor power to immediately stop polluters if contamination is detected: I will ensure that every Wisconsin resident has clean drinking water by implementing annual tests for heavy metals, petrol-chemicals, and dangerous bacteria for all Wisconsin wells and utilities and by passing legislation that grants the Governor power to immediately stop polluters if contamination is discovered. Source: 2018 Wisconsin Gubernatorial campaign website BobHarlow.net Mar 15, 2017

On Health Care: Full health coverage of your choice, capped at 9% of income

My healthcare plan for Wisconsin provides full coverage for every Wiconsinite at a cost that is never more than 9% of your income. At the same time, it allows you to choose any doctor or specialist in the whole state of Wisconsin for each exam or procedure. It works like this.

You will never pay more than 9% of your income for healthcare.
You can choose any doctor or specialist in the whole state for each exam or procedure. No more expensive insurance companies telling you what you can and can't do.
You pay the difference between the 33rd percentile of bids in your region and the bid you choose capped at 9% of your income. If you choose a bid that is less expensive than the 33rd percentile of bids, you pay nothing.
You do not have to pay anything out of pocket. Simply calculate how much you owe up to 9% of your income, and send a check to the State of Wisconsin.

Source: 2018 Wisconsin Gubernatorial campaign website BobHarlow.net Mar 15, 2017

On Jobs: Repeal Walker's legislation that banned unionized workplaces

Repeal Scott Walker's legislation that banned unionized workplaces: I am a steadfast supporter of unions. Unions give a strong political voice to Wisconsinites, protect our rights in the workplace, and help make sure that Wisconsinites get a fair deal for the work they do. That's why the first thing I will do as Governor is repeal Scott Walker's legislation that banned unionized workplaces. Immediately restore the right of public employees to bargain collectively: I support our teachers and public employees, and I will immediately restore the right of public employees to bargain collectively. I have so much respect for the talented Wisconsinites who work hard every day to make our state a better place to live and work. As Governor, I will work collaboratively with Wisconsin's outstanding public employees to innovate on and improve every department of government. Source: 2018 Wisconsin Gubernatorial campaign website BobHarlow.net Mar 15, 2017

On Technology: 1 Gb internet in every home, plus 200 mph high speed rail

Create 35,000 jobs through record investment in Wisconsin's infrastructure: My first priority is job-creating infrastructure investments that position Wisconsin to be the economic powerhouse of America's future. By bringing 1 Gb internet to every home, building 200 mph high speed rail that connects our region, modernizing our highways to be safer and more efficient, and by making Wisconsin 30% renewable by 2030, we will create 35,000 good paying jobs and boost economic growth in Wisconsin for decades. Source: 2018 Wisconsin Gubernatorial campaign website BobHarlow.net Mar 15, 2017

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