State Sen. Mark Spreitzer

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Sen. Mark Spreitzer Elected Senate Democratic Caucus Chair
Rep. Mark Spreitzer and LGBT Caucus Introduce Bipartisan Equality Agenda
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer and LGBT Caucus Introduce Bipartisan Equality Agenda

"As an out gay man, I am proud to stand by my fellow LGBT legislators today to present the Equality Agenda in honor of Pride Month."

Rep. Mark Spreitzer Applauds Gov. Evers’s Budget Address
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer Applauds Gov. Evers’s Budget Address

“Governor Evers is leading Wisconsin into a new era of bipartisanship."

Rep. Spreitzer Supports Gov. Evers’s Redistricting Reform
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Rep. Spreitzer Supports Gov. Evers’s Redistricting Reform

"Gerrymandering has undermined our state’s democracy for too long."

Rep. Spreitzer, Sen. Ringhand Propose Lame Duck Limits
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Rep. Spreitzer, Sen. Ringhand Propose Lame Duck Limits

"Less than one month after the 2018 November elections, a lame duck session fundamentally changed the balance of power in Wisconsin state government."

Rep. Spreitzer statement on latest Foxconn news
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Rep. Spreitzer statement on latest Foxconn news

"Today’s comments by Speaker Robin Vos and Majority Leader Fitzgerald demonstrate that they have not learned from their mistake and they continue to lack a coherent vision for the future of our state."

Rep. Mark Spreitzer Applauds Gov. Evers’s State of the State Address
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer Applauds Gov. Evers’s State of the State Address

"Governor Evers’s State of the State address laid out a clear agenda to move Wisconsin forward."

Representative Mark Spreitzer statement on UW-System funding for agriculture educators
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Representative Mark Spreitzer statement on UW-System funding for agriculture educators

"Only three years after Governor Walker slashed UW System funding, rural communities and farmers are seeing the negative effects."

Representative Spreitzer Votes Against Wetlands Rollback
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Representative Spreitzer Votes Against Wetlands Rollback

"Assembly Republicans just voted to support a bill that deals a serious blow to Wisconsin wetlands protections."

Rep. Spreitzer named to tax review committee
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Rep. Spreitzer named to tax review committee

Wisconsin, along with the rest of the United States, has learned that trickle-down economics do not work.

Rep. Mark Spreitzer statement on denial of Great Lakes Basin Rail Line
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer statement on denial of Great Lakes Basin Rail Line

"Today is a victory for the people of southern Wisconsin."

Rep. Mark Spreitzer pushes to protect Wisconsin taxpayers
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer pushes to protect Wisconsin taxpayers

"Due to Governor Walker’s weak negotiating, Wisconsin will be forced to use taxpayer dollars to write Foxconn yearly checks for up to $312 million..."

Rep. Mark Spreitzer statement on Article V convention
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer statement on Article V convention

"An Article V convention is an untested, uncontrollable, and undemocratic risk that would open Pandora’s Box to rewrite our U.S. Constitution."

Rep. Spreitzer Announces New Program to Attract New Farmers
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Rep. Spreitzer Announces New Program to Attract New Farmers

As Wisconsin’s current farmers age, our economy must find new farmers to take their place.

Rep. Mark Spreitzer’s and Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa’s statement on the withdrawal of federal protections for transgender students
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer’s and Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa’s statement on the withdrawal of federal protections for transgender students

"The reasoning of the Trump administration’s decision in withdrawing federal protections for transgender students is hurtful, discriminatory, and baseless."

Rep. Mark Spreitzer’s statement on redistricting ruling
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer’s statement on redistricting ruling

"Clearly, Republicans will stop at nothing to secure their grip on power."

Rep. Mark Spreitzer’s statement on redistricting ruling
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer’s statement on redistricting ruling

"Today’s order is a victory for all Wisconsin residents."

Rep. Mark Spreitzer reacts to State of the State address
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer reacts to State of the State address

“Wisconsin can and must do better.”

Rep. Mark Spreitzer sworn in for second term, receives committee assignments, takes leadership post
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer sworn in for second term, receives committee assignments, takes leadership post

This will be Rep. Spreitzer’s second term in the State Assembly.

Rep. Mark Spreitzer unanimously elected Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer unanimously elected Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair

Rep. Spreitzer will begin his second term representing the 45th Assembly District in Janua

Rep. Mark Spreitzer’s statement on latest Voter ID rule
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer’s statement on latest Voter ID rule

“We are a month away from a major election, and there is mounting evidence that voting and voter registration has become chaotic and complicated by design.”

Rep. Mark Spreitzer’s statement on Gov. Walker’s threat
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer’s statement on Gov. Walker’s threat

"Governor Walker should immediately retract his comments."

Why buy elections? Why purchase judges? Because Scott Walker asked.
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Why buy elections? Why purchase judges? Because Scott Walker asked.

The documents suggest that Governor Walker collaborated and traded favors with lobbyists, third-party shadow groups, and even Donald Trump.

Rep. Mark Spreitzer praises same-sex parentage ruling
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer praises same-sex parentage ruling

“While I’m thankful for this decision, I hope we can codify this decision by passing the MFEA, and bring permanent certainty to Wisconsin families.”

Op-Ed: DVDs Cannot Replace Teachers
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DVDs Cannot Replace Teachers

Ron Johnson’s ideas for schools would lead to less learning, less critical thinking, less global competitiveness.

Rep. Mark Spreitzer statement on redistricting trial
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer statement on redistricting trial

“To create and protect their own political advantage, Republicans drew some of the most gerrymandered legislative maps in the entire country.”

Rep. Spreitzer’s statement on PSC approval of Riverside Energy Center
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Rep. Spreitzer’s statement on PSC approval of Riverside Energy Center

Rep. Mark Spreitzer released the following statement upon the Public Service Commission’s approval of Alliant Energy’s Riverside Energy Center expansion project near Beloit:

Redistricting reform to get real hearing: APRIL FOOL’S!
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Redistricting reform to get real hearing: APRIL FOOL’S!

The committee will allow only invited guests to speak.

Rep. Mark Spreitzer pushes for meaningful college affordability measures
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer pushes for meaningful college affordability measures

“Democrats are proposing meaningful assistance and relief to Wisconsinites who have borrowed to fund their education and have a desire to pursue their dreams.”

Rep. Mark Spreitzer opposes elimination of SRDs
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer opposes elimination of SRDs

“Nothing good happens at 2 a.m. in the legislature.”

Rep. Mark Spreitzer proposes halt to legislative frenzy
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer proposes halt to legislative frenzy

On February 16, the State Assembly will consider 110 bills while the State Senate will consider 47.

Rep. Mark Spreitzer pushes back against attacks on local control, environment
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer pushes back against attacks on local control, environment

“I promise to continue the fight for local control and to preserve our shared environment.”