Patti Vasquez is joined by John Perryman, candidate for Wisconsin's 31st Assembly District.

- Perryman is a pediatrician running against Wisconsin Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August.
- He argued that work requirements for BadgerCare could cause eligible adults, including seasonal and gig workers, to lose coverage because of complex documentation.
- He cited concerns about families missing medications, specialist care, and preventive treatment when they lose insurance.
- Perryman supports simplifying Medicaid eligibility, strengthening BadgerCare, and exploring a state public option for people who cannot afford commercial or ACA coverage.
- He also discussed the state surplus, public education, farm financial pressures, ACA premium increases, and the environmental impacts of data centers.

Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home).

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