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ON THE ISSUES
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CAMPAIGN ISSUES (See Ann's Voting Record) The Economy
I support cutting the red tape and stopping tax increases for job creators. Not only do we need to keep the jobs we have in the district, but we need to proactively attract new business and industries that can boost our local economy rather than sending our labor force into the Twin Cities. I support making District 28 a great place to live, raise a family, work, and retire. Pro Life
Unlike Kent's opponent, Kent is committed to the Life Issue and supports legislation that will protect the innocent and provide help to families faced with the the unique challenges and tough decisions of a crisis pregnacy. Energy Policy
We need to expand our capacity to produce cheaper and cleaner electrical energy by building more nuclear power plants and further developing other renewable sources such as wind, water, and solar. Health Care :: Affordable, Accessible, High Quality
As consumers, we all need to increase our own awareness of health care issues and take personal responsibility by adopting healthy lifestyles into our daily routines. Our family budget must include provisions for health care expenses such as insurance premiums, medications, routine exams and check ups, unexpected medical necessirties. We spend hundreds of dollars on internet subscriptions and satellite TV but few of us actually budget for our own health care! The insurers must continue to develop and improve their services including alternative products for non-traditional risk groups, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and bundling policies. They must maintain their economic viability in a competitive industry by controlling overhead costs, eliminating wasteful spending and scrutinizing commissions and bonuses. The providers must continue to offer quality care at competitive prices. Their part of the overall solution is complicated by the need to incorporate the latest in procedures and technology as well as to attract and retain motivated and competent health care professionals. I believe the role of the State Government is to be a facilitator and not an administrator. I support bring together representatives of these groups to find a solution that will allow all of us access to the best health care in the world! Why Vote for Kent? Work Ethic: I grew up on a small farm in Northwestern Wisconsin and I know first hand what it means to ‘make hay while the sun shines.’ The window of opportunity to complete a given task is often limited and one has to labor intensively at times to finish the job. This is most certainly true within the confines of a legislative session and I know how to work hard to represent the best interests of the citizens of the 28th Assembly District. Decision making: My training and experience as an officer and navigator in the United States Air Force and as a professional pilot have given me the skills necessary to make crucial decisions in a timely and confident manner. These skills will serve me well as I introduce and debate important legislation affecting my constituency in Northwest Wisconsin. Poise and Composure: The nature of aviation and the stress of combat present situations that require immediate assessment and resolution. The ability to assess conflict and implement a successful solution in a calm and measured manner is a skill I’ve had opportunity to practice—one necessary to successfully resolve the many issues facing our legislature in the coming term. The issues facing the citizens of our district are not partisan in nature, nor are they unfamiliar. These are the same issues that have plagued us for decades—they beg for strong leadership and innovative solutions. We need a change from those that support the ‘tax and spend’ mentality that has gripped our state and crippled our economy. We need a change from those that are more focused on taking over health care and making it more expensive than reforming the system and making it more affordable. We need a change from those that would rather impose obstructive regulations and raise taxes on job creators and energy producers than retain jobs here in Wisconsin and control energy prices to help stop draining family checkbooks. "Out of necessity often comes opportunity" I believe this to be such an opportunity—an opportunity to change things for the better and I believe my experiences have given me a unique set of leadership skills to implement such change. It has been my privilege to serve my country in the past, and I look forward to extending that service as a representative of the 28th Assembly District.
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We
all know the reality of economics—once prices go up, they
rarely go back down. With our local economy struggling, we need
to keep more money in the pockets of working families; not increase
taxes. As we see price increases at the pump, the grocery store,
and fuel to heat our homes we need to keep more of our money.
Kent
Muschinske is the Pro Life candidate for the 28th Assembly District.
He believes that every life should be protected under the Constitution
of the United States. 
We
need to address our energy needs by accessing and utilizing
our nation’s own reserves of fossil fuels (oil, coal,
and natural gas), improving and increasing our refining capacity,
and by developing and incorporating alternatives to petroleum
based products (like hydrogen and bio fuels) as constituent
elements in the long term energy solution. 
I
believe a solution to our health care needs must include three
distinct groups of participants: the consumer, the insurers,
and the providers.