[Yutan, Neb., Aug. 25, 2023] — Larissa Schultz, a nonprofit worker, yoga instructor, and community organizer, announced today that she is running to represent District 23, which includes Saunders, Colfax, and most of Butler counties. She joins five Republicans seeking to replace Bruce Bostelman, who is term-limited.
An Omaha native, Schultz has lived in Saunders County for more than 20 years. She is focused on putting the needs of Nebraskans before political party affiliation – and she encourages all state senators to follow suit. “As a nonpartisan legislature, all state senators should check their party affiliation at the door,” she said. “Elected officials should put Nebraskans first. As your state senator, I will answer to all Nebraskans..”
Schultz would support legislation that brings higher-paying jobs, affordable housing, and childcare assistance to all Nebraska communities. This would help retain the younger generations of workers that Nebraska businesses need. “Our young adults are leaving Nebraska and we are all paying the price through workforce shortages,” she said.
Schultz wants to ensure that physicians and patients are able to make health decisions without the interference of bureaucrats, she said. “Nebraskans should be able to work with their doctors to determine medical decisions for themselves and their own children,” she said. “Medical choices should be made with the assistance of healthcare providers, not politicians.”
Improving healthcare access in rural Nebraska is another priority of Schultz. “Our neighbors in rural communities are facing shortages in healthcare providers, long waitlists to see a doctor, 911 radio dead spots, and disproportionate rates at which farmers are dying by suicide,” Schultz said. “As a senator, I would support legislation encouraging healthcare providers to serve in rural areas.”
Schultz looks forward to a very robust campaign and speaking with area constituents about the issues important to their families, friends, and neighbors. Learn more at electlarissaschultz.com.
