Dana Wachs Endorses Tony Evers for Governor, Encourages Unity to Defeat Scott Walker
"Now is the time for unity."
Jun 22nd, 2018
Dana Wachs Stands with UPS Workers as They Vote to Authorize Strike of 260,000 Workers
"It’s about time that every worker be able to earn a fair, living wage at a safe job with decent working conditions."
Jun 12th, 2018
Dana Wachs Gains Ballot Access Despite GOP Attempts to Disenfranchise Voters
"Their challenge was ridiculous and that’s why the Elections Commission rejected it."
Jun 11th, 2018
Rep. Wachs Responds to News That Foxconn is Cutting Its Investment in Wisconsin
"Wisconsin taxpayers are left holding the bag while Foxconn rolls back its investment in our state."
May 23rd, 2018
Rep. Dana Wachs Reiterates Support for Child Victims Act
"There is simply no justification for a statute of limitations on child sex abuse."
May 22nd, 2018
Rep. Wachs Says Walker is Using Taxpayer Money to Line the Pockets of His Donors
"That’s outrageous and I think anyone with even a little common sense gets that it is corrupt."
May 14th, 2018
“Wisconsin knows the real Scott Walker,” Says Rep. Dana Wachs as GOP Convention Begins
"While wealthy out-of-state donors are busy holding court, waiting for Walker to kiss the ring, so many Wisconsin families are struggling just to put food on the table."
May 11th, 2018
Alex Lasry Endorses Dana Wachs for Wisconsin Governor
Alex Lasry is senior vice president for the Milwaukee Bucks and a former Obama White House Staffer.
Apr 12th, 2018
Statement from Rep. Dana Wachs in Remembrance of Peg Lautenschlager
"My heart goes out to her family and friends in their time of loss."
Mar 31st, 2018
Rep. Dana Wachs Says Foxconn Contracts Already Going Out of State
"I’ve had it with Gov. Walker’s special-interest politics. He works for us, not for Foxconn."
Mar 20th, 2018
Rep. Dana Wachs Announces Plan to Help Seniors Maintain Financial Security, Health, and Independence
"It is our responsibility to make sure that Wisconsin seniors cans continue to thrive in the years to come."
Mar 19th, 2018
Dana Wachs Responds to Gov. Walker’s Short-Sighted School Safety Plan
"If Walker was serious, if he was committed to protecting our students, he would disavow the NRA."
Mar 15th, 2018
Dana Wachs Campaign Launches Worst of Walker March Madness Bracket
"The bracket also reminds voters of the upcoming April 3 election and the gubernatorial election dates."
Mar 12th, 2018
Marquette Poll Shows Voters Disagree with Gov. Walker on Foxconn, Public Schools
"The Marquette Poll made one thing very clear -- people do not agree with Gov. Walker’s vision for Wisconsin," said Wachs for Wisconsin Campaign Manager Brita Olsen.
Mar 5th, 2018
Dana Wachs Calls for an Overhaul of Assault Weapon Laws and Other Measures to Fight Domestic Terrorism
"We can and must do something. And it cannot wait."
Feb 16th, 2018
Dana Wachs Critiques Gov. Walker’s Photo Op with President Trump, Calls for Real Transportation Solutions
"Look, we can all see through Gov. Walker's fancy trip to Washington. It's all about Foxconn."
Feb 12th, 2018
Dana Wachs Responds to Gov. Walker’s Tweetstorms and Photo-Ops on Foxconn and Kimberly Clark
Wachs calls for real leadership focused on Wisconsin job retention
Feb 6th, 2018
Dana Wachs Says Gov. Walker Subverting Democracy by Refusing to Hold Timely Special Elections for Legislative Seats
“Scott Walker is nervous. He watched Sen. Patty Schachtner win a seat Republicans thought belonged to them."
Jan 30th, 2018
Dana Wachs Challenges Gov. Walker’s Record on Jobs and the Economy
Wachs releases part two of #WIRemember campaign
Jan 23rd, 2018
Dana Wachs Called on Gov. Walker and AG Schimel to Sue Big Pharma Over Misleading Opioid Marketing
"Wealthy drug companies have been peddling highly addictive painkillers for decades while telling Americans that they were safe. It’s about time they are held accountable for their lies."
Jan 19th, 2018
Dana Wachs Campaign For Governor Raises More Than $514,000 To Take On Scott Walker
Strong fundraising numbers signal enthusiastic support for Dana Wachs across Wisconsin
Jan 15th, 2018
Dana Wachs Outraged by Gov. Walker’s Push to Let Out-of-State Companies Pave Over Wisconsin Wetlands
SB 600 will be heard by Senate & Assembly committees tomorrow over objections from Democrats, hunting, fishing, outdoor and environmental groups
Dec 20th, 2017
Gov. Walker’s Foxconn Scam Already Starting to Unravel as News Breaks of Additional $134 Million Cost to Taxpayers
"Now that the Foxconn deal has started to unravel, so has Walker’s hope of a third term."
Dec 16th, 2017
Gov. Walker Flew to Private Campaign Event in Taxpayer-Funded Plane
"I’m appalled that Gov. Walker thinks he can use our tax money for his own political gain."
Dec 14th, 2017
Statement from Dana Wachs regarding new UW teaching load requirement
“Wisconsinites deserve a governor who is unafraid to support higher education.”
Dec 7th, 2017
Gov. Walker’s climate of corruption allows whistleblowers to be silenced, says Dana Wachs
"Gov. Walker seems more than happy to turn a blind eye to corruption and fraud happening in his administration."
Dec 4th, 2017
Dana Wachs calls on Rep. Josh Zepnick to resign following news that he assaulted female staffers
"Frankly, I’m disgusted by the accounts of Rep. Zepnick assaulting two young women at work-related events."
Dec 1st, 2017
Dana Wachs calls out Gov. Walker’s request to spend millions more attract out-of-state workers for Foxconn
"Gov. Walker is spending taxpayer money like he’s got holes in his pockets."
Nov 29th, 2017
Dana Wachs calls for overhaul of workplace protections against sexual harassment in the legislature
'Frankly, Gov. Walker dropped the ball."
Nov 27th, 2017
Dana Wachs calls out Walker administration for its attempt to silence political opponent
"This is pure political manipulation."
Nov 25th, 2017
Dana Wachs calls on Walker administration to close Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake
"It’s clear that we have serious safety and civil liberties issues at these facilities."
Nov 16th, 2017
Dana Wachs says GOP tax plan is a “nightmare”
"This isn’t a tax plan designed to grow the economy; it is designed to make the 1 percent even richer."
Nov 16th, 2017
One Week Later: Dana Wachs challenges Gov. Walker’s use of taxpayer money to benefit campaign supporters
"Gov. Walker’s re-election announcements were a slap in the face to Wisconsin taxpayers."
Nov 13th, 2017
Wachs for Wisconsin: State Rep. Dave Considine endorses Dana Wachs for Governor
"I'm proud to have earned Dave's support."
Oct 6th, 2017
Wachs for Wisconsin: Statement on appointment of new DNR Secretary
"Governor Walker has decided to again puts politics over people in his appointment of an insider to head the agency."
Sep 25th, 2017
Dana Wachs Announces Opposition to Foxconn Package
"A bad deal for Wisconsin"
Aug 13th, 2017
Dana Wachs Announces Candidacy for Governor of Wisconsin
Western Wisconsin lawyer, fighting the rigged system for Wisconsin workers
Aug 7th, 2017
“Save Our Deer” Proposal Gains Support
"This is about ensuring the health of our deer herd and the future of hunting in Wisconsin."
May 12th, 2017
Rep. Wachs Comments on “Wisconsin Campus Free Speech Act”
This legislation uses draconian sanctions to try to strong-arm students into staying silent.
May 11th, 2017
Building Budget Slams Universities
Wachs: Delays will further damage Wisconsin’s economy
Mar 8th, 2017
Rep. Wachs Comments on Significant Delays in Capital Budget
"This style of delayed budgeting isn’t fiscally or structurally sound."
Feb 21st, 2017
Rep. Wachs Statement on Introduction of 2017-2019 Budget
"My Democratic colleagues and I have consistently pushed for greater investment in K-12 schools, universities, and technical colleges"
Feb 8th, 2017
Wachs Responds to Yet Another Republican Attack on UW-Madison
“...Republicans only seem to care about the University of Wisconsin when they are offended by what is being taught, and not when it comes to properly funding our UW System to compete in today’s economy.”
Dec 21st, 2016
Rep. Wachs Statement on Kelly Supreme Court Appointment
“To say that I’m disappointed in Governor Walker’s appointment of Dan Kelly would be an understatement.”
Jul 22nd, 2016
Rep. Wachs Calls for Hearings on UW System Cuts
"We simply cannot sustain the continued attack on higher education in Wisconsin."
Apr 14th, 2016
Rep. Wachs to GOP U.S. Senators: Do Your Job!
"Those who have sworn to uphold the Constitution are mandated to hold hearings and take action on the President's selection."
Mar 16th, 2016
Rep. Wachs Statement on Justice Bradley
“Like so many Wisconsinites, I am frankly disgusted at the comments made by Justice Bradley.”
Mar 8th, 2016
Rep. Wachs Urges U.S. Senator Ron Johnson to Call for Supreme Court Hearings
"Over the past 30 years, the longest confirmation process took 99 days."
Feb 25th, 2016
Rep. Wachs Votes for Meaningful Relief for College Students, Loan Borrowers
Republicans reject several Democratic alternatives, offer nothing more than election-year Band-Aids
Jan 28th, 2016
Rep. Wachs Announces Bipartisan Support for “Revolving Door” Bill
This is a similar proposal to one that was introduced by Rep. Wachs during the previous legislative session.
Nov 30th, 2015
GOP Cuts to UW System Hurt Wisconsin Students
Board of Regents approves UW-Madison request to lift nonresident cap
Oct 8th, 2015
Rep. Wachs Calls for State Action on Student Loans
End of longtime Federal Perkins Loan Program hurts Wisconsin students
Oct 6th, 2015
