PHOENIX — Arizona Senate candidates are pushing for “policies that encourage companies to provide support systems for working mothers, including flexible work hours, remote work options, and affordable child care.” There is.
And — surprise, surprise — it's the Republican Party.
It's part of Kali Lake's soon-to-be-released eight-point platform she's calling the “Mama Bear Initiative,” which she shared exclusively with The Post.
“The Mama Bear Initiative aims to fiercely and relentlessly protect our families and empower mothers to shape a better future for their children. We understand that women are the backbone of this country and We need leaders who will fight for women,” Lake told the Post.
“As a mother, that's why I'm involved in this issue. Nobody gets into politics because it's fun,” she said with a laugh.
“We're seeing a huge movement of super-busy moms, looking after their kids, checking backpacks, packing lunches, making dinner, running to practice. It’s never been so busy,” she added. “And now mothers realize, lo and behold, they have to add something else to the list. They also have to add saving America to the list.”
This policy-focused plan includes expanding school choice and parental rights, tax and free-market health care reform, toughening penalties for violent crimes, improving veteran care, border security, and “making America healthy again.” The report also mentions these efforts at the end. About Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democrat-turned-independent who supports Donald Trump as a presidential candidate.
Much of that is red meat for Republicans. But “empowering women through economic opportunity” is personal for Lake, a former television news anchor and 2022 gubernatorial candidate.
“I would love to see policies that make it easier for mothers to return to work when they are ready,” said Lake, a mother of two college-age children.
“Working from home is no longer frowned upon. After COVID-19, we learned that you can actually run a business with people working from home and a little flexibility. Mothers “If we want people to come back to work, we need to have flexible working hours,” she added.
“We work with businesses to welcome new mothers back into the workplace and seek to build relationships with businesses that want to do so with flexibility to support women and families. Masu.”
In addition to its high-tech push, Lake is looking to get back to basics in other areas. She wants food regulations to be overhauled to promote more locally sourced and organic food and to scrutinize what goes into school meals.
“These foods have so many ingredients in them, but when you look into them, you find that many of them aren't actually healthy ingredients. So we're going to put things back together and try “I'm looking forward to going back to the days of healthy food,” she said, adding that she recently discussed the issue with President Kennedy, who is likely to take on a health-centered role in President Trump's second term. Ta. .
The Cook Political Report ranks her Senate race as “leaning Democratic.” The Moms Against Lake Coalition was launched in Phoenix last week to support opponent Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego. Suburban women are a key demographic in the Grand Canyon State, and many are considered moderate or erratic voters.
“It's not just about policy. It's about securing a better future for our children. That's what I'm concerned about right now,” Lake told the Post.
“I believe there are many risks to our children and families. I am currently the only woman running for Senate in this battleground state, and I am a voice for the women and mothers of Arizona. I carry it with me every day.”
