Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives - District 20A in 2018 Minnesota 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedBarbara will work with the many farm groups in the area to keep communications open and to stay educated on the issues that challenge our family farms Learn more
-Barbara will work to support rural mental health programs. Learn more
Barbara believes state legislators need to be advocates for our state when changes to federal policy are being considered. Learn more
Some of the biggest frustrations expressed to Barbara have been: rising premiums and rising out-of-pocket expenses, often due to out-of-network providers who are unidentified until the time of billing. Learn more
-Barbara is all about finding practical solutions in the here and now while we are on our way to universal coverage. Learn more
-Barbara has personally experienced the frustration of insurance companies that change their formularies mid-year, sometimes causing drug costs to skyrocket. Learn more
Better availability of broadband will allow for a working spouse to work from home and provide greater availability to help on the farm. Learn more
Barbara lives in a rural area with poor broadband coverage. She understands poor access to the internet is not just an issue of frustration, but also an issue of economic viability as well as a barrier to education and accessible healthcare. Learn more
Barbara understands rural broadband is an important lifeline for education and economic development in rural communities, and for the family farm. Learn more
Barbara is currently a financial advisor for Thrivent Financial. She advises families on retirement planning, and issues related to spousal retirement. She has the experience to tackle many of these issues; she understand where public and private funds can be most effective. Learn more
As a financial advisor with Thrivent Financial, Barbara is aware of the vulnerability of the family farm when one family member needs to go to a nursing home. Learn more
Barbara will work to keep property taxes low so farms are not unfairly burdened. Learn more
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