Brian Raines

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

I will tackle crime while reforming policing to ensure the safety of all Minnesotans. Through the use of violence prevention programs, funding law enforcement so they can do their jobs effectively, and increasing support for mental health, we can build safer communities where everyone can thrive. Learn more

Education

I will improve access to affordable two-or four-year college degrees, apprenticeship programs, or job training certificates that focus on in-demand knowledge and skills to grow our economy and our workforce for years to come. Learn more

I will achieve this vision by expanding access to pre-kindergarten, summertime and after-school programs, and by closing the cross-subsidy funding gap to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need from an early age, including students in special education. Learn more

Healthcare

I am also in favor of expanding MinnesotaCare so everyone can buy in; easing the strain of health insurance costs on our businesses and making sure everyone has affordable healthcare coverage. Learn more

I am committed to reigning in healthcare costs and bureaucracy by expanding access to low-cost generic pharmaceuticals, requiring health insurance companies to remain non-profit entities in Minnesota as they have been for decades, and advocating for anti-price gouging laws so pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and health insurance plans can't exploit our health by charging outrageous prices for the care we need. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

I am committed to fighting inflation by making Minnesota's tax structure fairer for working people, suspending the state gas tax, combatting price gouging at all levels to stop the market from being rigged, and investing in creating family sustaining jobs by creating incentives for businesses to set up shop and stay in our community. Learn more