Congressman Mark Pocan Endorses State Rep. Katrina Shankland in The Race For WI-03
Jan 22nd, 2024
Shankland for Congress Campaign: Endorsed by State Representative Steve Doyle
Jan 16th, 2024
State Representative Katrina Shankland enters race for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District
With seven labor endorsements out of the gate, Shankland’s campaign is garnering momentum on day one.
Oct 3rd, 2023Rep. Shankland Introduces “Clean Water Fund for Our Future”
Under the bill, the legislature would transfer $10 million in General Purpose Revenue biennially to the clean water fund
Jan 20th, 2020Rep. Shankland Coauthors Legislation to Legalize Medical Cannabis in Wisconsin for Fourth Consecutive Session
"This commonsense bill will make a real difference in the lives of people who are suffering, and if passed, will improve their quality of life significantly."
Sep 20th, 2019Tapped Infused Maple Syrup Nominated For “Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin”
“I am excited to nominate this phenomenal company for the title of ‘Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin.’”
Sep 3rd, 2019Rep. Shankland: First Wisconsin Legislator to Attend Clean Energy Legislative Academy
"It was an honor to be selected to attend the 2019 Clean Energy Legislative Academy."
Aug 23rd, 2019Rep. Shankland Applauds Governor Evers’ Leadership on Clean Energy and Sustainability
"The simple fact is that we’ve got to act on climate change."
Aug 16th, 2019Rep. Shankland: Republican So-called “Campus Free Speech” Bill Likely To Do Just The Opposite
"I’m especially concerned about the far-reaching impact this legislation could have on freedom of speech on campus."
Aug 13th, 2019Rep. Shankland: Governor Evers Leads on Preventing Nitrate Contamination
"These new efforts by the Governor, DNR, and DATCP tackle the root of our pollution runoff problems and will help to prevent future nitrate contamination."
Jul 31st, 2019Rep. Shankland: $72 Million of Inaction — Memo Underscores Missed Opportunities to Act on Water Quality Crisis
"Everyone deserves access to clean drinking water, and no one should have to buy bottled water because their drinking water is contaminated."
Jun 28th, 2019Rep. Shankland Introduces Bipartisan 12-Month Contraceptive Care Act
"At some point in their lifetime, almost all women will depend on birth control for their health or family planning."
Jun 19th, 2019Rep. Shankland: Statement on Joint Finance Committee’s Vote on UW System
"I am thankful to Governor Evers for his leadership in investing in the UW System, and I know he will keep pushing for funding the tuition freeze and investing in our UW System."
May 29th, 2019Rep. Shankland: No Time to Wait for Clean Water
"Water quality is a vital issue that affects every community in our state, and we should be working together to ensure that everyone has access to clean drinking water."
May 14th, 2019Rep. Shankland Honored for Distinguished Service on Behalf of Wisconsin CDFIs
"I’m honored to receive this recognition and appreciate all that Wisconsin’s CDFIs do to invest in and grow their local economies and communities."
Apr 19th, 2019Rep. Shankland Commends Governor Evers on The People’s Budget
“Tonight, Governor Evers delivered a vision for Wisconsin that clearly reflects the priorities and will of the voters."
Feb 28th, 2019Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Republicans Continue Pattern of Unfunded Mandates, Attacks on Local Control
"Do they really want to add even more attacks on local control to this list?"
Feb 6th, 2018Rep. Shankland Introduces Bipartisan Clean Water Legislation
"Clean and safe drinking water is vital to our quality of life and public health."
Nov 21st, 2017Rep. Shankland introduces Legislation to Deter Consignment Sale Fraud
This bill increases DOT oversight over “consignment motor vehicle dealers.”
Nov 20th, 2017Wisconsin Remains “America’s Dairyland”
"Wisconsin’s reputation as a dairy state is a point of pride."
Oct 19th, 2017Rep. Shankland: Statement on Walker’s Veto of DVA Oversight
"I’m disappointed Governor Walker was unwilling to take even one step forward on an issue so critical to qualify of life for our veterans."
Sep 20th, 2017Walker administration misleads on environmental rollbacks for Foxconn
Memo confirms permit exemptions could apply to multiple businesses, or across whole state
Aug 31st, 2017Rep. Shankland: Statement on Audit of King Veterans Home
"The audit makes clear that the challenges at King Veterans Home aren't going away."
Aug 25th, 2017Rep. Shankland: Statement on Foxconn Analysis
"Even under the most favorable circumstances, we now know that the state won’t break even on the Foxconn project until 2043."
Aug 8th, 2017Rep. Shankland introduces proposal to fund CWD research and management
The Wisconsin DNR first detected CWD in a white-tailed deer in 2002.
Jul 20th, 2017Pass A Budget, Please
Even Illinois has managed to do this. What’s wrong with our Legislature?
Jul 13th, 2017Student Loan Debt Disproportionally Affects Women
Women hold two-thirds of student debt across the country, according to report by AAUW
May 24th, 2017Republican “plan” fails workers, small businesses, and our roads
"...Republicans have proposed even more ways to make workers and businesses pay for their lack of leadership."
May 4th, 2017Rep. Shankland Introduces Bills in Celebration of Earth Day
"As we celebrate Earth Day, we must do more to protect our natural resources and ensure their sustainability for generations to come."
Apr 22nd, 2017Memo Reveals Walker’s Budget Creates $1 Billion Structural Deficit
"The governor’s budget is built on a house of cards"
Mar 24th, 2017Rep. Shankland: Statement on Republican Groundwater Bill
"This bill does not seem to allow the DNR to periodically review the impacts of high-capacity well withdrawals."
Feb 22nd, 2017Rep. Shankland: Response to Governor Walker’s Budget Address
"Governor Walker is gambling with taxpayer money and our health care by moving to self-insurance..."
Feb 8th, 2017Rep. Shankland: Statement on Walker’s K-12 Education Budget
"Our public schools have lost over a billion dollars in state aid under Governor Walker, leaving school districts at a breaking point."
Feb 5th, 2017Rep. Shankland: Statement on Redistricting Court Order
"Too many people feel that their vote doesn’t matter and that the system is rigged against them."
Jan 27th, 2017Rep. Shankland: Response to Governor Walker’s State of the State Address
“Republicans should be working with Democrats to invest in the middle class and help working families get ahead.”
Jan 10th, 2017Rep. Shankland Appointed to Joint Finance Committee
“I’m honored to be appointed to the legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance.”
Dec 30th, 2016Federal Court Finds Legislative Maps Drawn by Republicans Represent Unconstitutional Gerrymander
Court finds maps drawn by Republicans were “intended to burden the representational rights of Democratic voters”
Nov 21st, 2016Rep. Shankland Statement on “Right to Work” Ruling
“So-called 'Right to Work' has not worked for Wisconsin’s working families, and today is a victory for everyone who works hard and deserves the chance to get ahead.”
Apr 8th, 2016Republicans Not Serious About Redistricting Reform
Assembly committee to address the issue is really a sham. The issue will never get a hearing.
Apr 4th, 2016Here’s what Gov. Walker didn’t tell you while signing higher education bills
"The governor forgot to tell you that funding levels for need-based higher education grants remained frozen at 2011 levels in his 2015-17 executive budget."
Mar 29th, 2016Rep Shankland: What a Bunch of Baloney!
Reacts to Report of WI Business Lobby Dissuading State Action after Kraft Heinz Merger
Mar 2nd, 2016How Low Will Scott Krug Go?
Rep. Krug plays Madison politics and votes against his own proposal… after he voted for it
Feb 19th, 2016Statement on the State Assembly’s Final Session Day
“True to their actions all session, Republicans ended the year by selling another piece of Wisconsin to the highest bidder.”
Feb 19th, 2016Rep. Shankland Responds to Ed Wall’s Resignation from Secretary of DOC
“While the governor seems to have a refined ability to casually brush off scandal after scandal associated with his administration, the mismanagement within our correctional system needs to be addressed immediately.”
Feb 12th, 2016Governor Walker Commits to Shifting Campaign Costs onto Wisconsin Taxpayers
It was reported that Governor Walker’s political campaign will no longer be paying for his security team’s travel costs for campaign events.
Jan 29th, 2016Rep. Shankland: Statement on the 7th Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
The median income of working women is just 78% of the income of working men.
Jan 29th, 2016Rep. Shankland Responds to Release of Gov. Walker’s Receipts from State after Failed White House Bid
"Given that the Department of Administration has released receipts, I hope this means the governor will consider supporting the Wisconsin Taxpayer Protection Act."
Jan 25th, 2016Response to Governor Walker’s State of the State Address
“Over the past year, Governor Walker and Republican legislators made it clear that special interest handouts and political power grabs were their top priorities – not the people of Wisconsin.”
Jan 19th, 2016Reps. Shankland, Wachs Introduce Legislation to Increase Higher Ed Financial Aid
Over 36,000 UW & Tech College students denied aid in 2014-15 due to lack of state funding
Jan 15th, 2016Republicans Skirt Open Records Laws, Again
“Telling state employees not to conduct state business using official e-mails and telephones is a new low.”
Dec 18th, 2015Walker Opens Floodgates for Money in Politics
“While out-of-state billionaires may like the new campaign finance law, the people of Wisconsin will see their voices drowned out as the state is flooded with dark money.”
Dec 16th, 2015Walker Signs Bill to Open Wisconsin to Corruption
“It’s clear that the people of Wisconsin can’t trust Republicans to stand up for clean government.”
Dec 16th, 2015Repaying taxpayers is still not a priority for Governor Walker
Faced with $1 million in campaign debt, Governor Walker has been busy soliciting donations to fill the hole caused by his presidential campaign’s reckless spending.
Dec 15th, 2015Shut Down WEDC and Move Real Reforms Forward
“The Republican WEDC experiment is an outright failure.”
Nov 20th, 2015Republicans Should Focus on Wisconsin Jobs, Not Their Own Jobs
“The people of Wisconsin deserve swift bipartisan action on initiatives to grow Wisconsin jobs.”
Nov 16th, 2015Over $1 Million in Debt, Walker Continues to Delay Repaying Taxpayers
“Before the governor pays another penny to a campaign consultant or vendor, Wisconsin taxpayers should be reimbursed immediately.”
Nov 10th, 2015Extraordinary Session Should Put People First – Not Politicians
“Republicans have debated for weeks about how to funnel more money into politics, but have not spent one minute trying to address the real issues facing Wisconsin families.”
Nov 6th, 2015Last Day of Session: Where are the Jobs?
“Instead of working to create jobs for their constituents, Assembly Republicans focused the fall session on protecting their own jobs by padding their campaign pockets and pushing extreme legislation.”
Nov 3rd, 2015Republicans Open the Door to Cronyism and Corruption in State Government
“This bill guts Wisconsin’s century-old civil service system and replaces it with a system that will allow partisan political appointees to hire their handpicked cronies.”
Oct 27th, 2015Republicans Vote to Open the Floodgates to Unlimited Money in Politics
Assembly Democrats Recuse Themselves from the Vote
Oct 21st, 2015Assembly Republicans Vote to Protect Corrupt Politicians
“From the Corrupt Politician Protection Act to Republican legislation that opens the floodgates for unlimited and undisclosed campaign donations, the integrity of our democracy is at risk.”
Oct 20th, 2015Walker Delays Repaying Taxpayers for his Campaign Bills
Governor Walker’s campaign expenses this year totaled over $125,000 and he has only repaid $57, 863.
Oct 9th, 201510 Things Walker Can Do To Reunite Wisconsin
Instead of "divide and conquer" why not try a kinder, gentler approach?
Oct 2nd, 2015Rep. Shankland, Sen. Hansen Unveil Proposal to Protect Wisconsin Taxpayers
Bill Would Require Gov. Walker, Others Running for Federal Office to Report and Swiftly Reimburse Travel Expenses
Aug 24th, 2015