MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - This week, Madison Democratic state Sen. Kelda Roys launched her bid for Wisconsin governor.
Roys previously ran for governor in 2018, placing third in the Democratic primary. She says her top priorities are addressing the cost of living and pushing back against the Trump administration.
The following is an edited transcript of the conversation between Roys and Wisconsin State Capitol Bureau Chief Vanessa Kjeldsen. It has been edited for clarity and conciseness.
Vanessa Kjeldsen : Why do you want to be governor?
Kelda Roys : Wisconsin needs a governor who is going to help stand up and protect Wisconsin families from the harms that are going to be coming from the federal budget cuts... At the same time, we have an incredible opportunity here in Wisconsin to addr