Connecting Workers with Career Opportunities
RTA Builds Transportation Options in Southeastern Wisconsin
Feb 5th, 2018
Statement from Rep. Barca on Republican Budget
"Republicans should be ashamed of this budget."
Sep 6th, 2017
Statement from Rep. Barca on the Assembly Passage of Foxconn Bill
"Along with my Democratic colleagues, I’ll work tirelessly to make this a better deal."
Aug 17th, 2017
Statement from Rep. Barca Regarding Republican Amendment to Foxconn Bill
"It’s clear that Republicans are trying to rush through the process to avoid as much scrutiny as possible."
Aug 11th, 2017
Statement from Rep. Barca on New Fiscal Analysis of Proposed Foxconn Deal
"I’m extremely concerned about the cost to Wisconsin taxpayers."
Aug 8th, 2017
Statement from Rep. Barca on Foxconn Developments
"Wisconsin residents, local officials and taxpayers need time to consider this sizeable investment."
Jul 28th, 2017
Statement from Rep. Barca on Foxconn Economic Development Announcement
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement on a proposed economic development deal with Foxconn to build a manufacturing and technology campus in Southeastern Wisconsin:
Jul 26th, 2017
Rep. Barca Responds to CBO Score of Senate Health Care Bill
"This bill isn’t just mean, as President Trump characterized the House bill; it’s cruel."
Jun 26th, 2017
After Six Years of Walker, Wisconsin is Lagging Behind Midwestern States
From job creation to road quality, Wisconsin is weaker under Republican leadership
Jun 7th, 2017
Democrats Respond to 53 Percent Increase in Municipal Projects Going Out of State
From January to April 2016, $20.9 million in municipal contracts were awarded to out-of-state companies compared to $32 million during the same time period in 2017.
May 22nd, 2017
Rep. Barca Statement Calls for a Special Session to Spur New Jobs & Economic Growth in Wisconsin
"For years, we’ve been trailing the rest of the country in entrepreneurship."
May 18th, 2017
Rep. Peter Barca Statement on GOP Plan to Increase Taxes
"By 2019, more than 740,000 taxpayers will see an increase in how much they pay, not a decrease."
May 9th, 2017
Rep. Peter Barca Statement on Joint Transportation Committee
"Democrats want a deal that includes meaningful infrastructure reform, invests in our communities and expands economic opportunities."
May 3rd, 2017
New Report Finds Refusing BadgerCare Is an Outrageous Cost to Taxpayers
By June 30, 2019, the LFB concludes that Wisconsin taxpayers will lose out on more than $2.7 billion by not fully expanding BadgerCare.
Apr 5th, 2017
Rep. Peter Barca Says Opioid Treatment Bills Don’t Go Far Enough
In the 31 states that have chosen to expand Medicaid, 1.2 million individuals with substance abuse disorders have gained access to coverage.
Apr 4th, 2017
Rep. Peter Barca Statement on “Permitless Carry” Bill
"Allowing anyone to carry a loaded, concealed firearm without a background check or safety training has implications almost certainly do not fully understand."
Mar 28th, 2017
Rep. Peter Barca Statement on Project Labor Agreements
"From Right-to-Work to repealing prevailing wage, the PLA bill is just another in a long line of GOP policies that adversely affect Wisconsin workers..."
Mar 9th, 2017
Rep. Peter Barca Statement on Attorney General Appeal of Redistricting Decision
"Attorney General Brad Schimel is fighting for his party, not democracy."
Feb 24th, 2017
Rep. Peter Barca Statement on GOP Legislators Hiring Attorneys
"We should not be spending another cent defending unconstitutional legislative maps."
Feb 15th, 2017
Rep. Peter Barca Statement on Prevailing Wage, Project Labor Agreements
"Between the GOP leadership in the legislature and the governor, this week has delivered a double whammy for Wisconsin workers."
Feb 9th, 2017
Rep. Peter Barca Statement on Assembly Organization Committee Secret Ballot
"It’s ironic that the Republicans are seemingly using the same lack of transparency that led to our state having one of the worst cases of gerrymandering in history"
Feb 2nd, 2017
Rep. Peter Barca Statement on the Department of Transportation Audit
“The GOP has let the taxpayers of Wisconsin down.”
Jan 26th, 2017
Rep. Peter Barca Statement on Labor Committee Public Hearing
“This is another shameless attack by Republicans on Wisconsin workers.”
Jan 24th, 2017
Rep. Peter Barca Response to the State of the State
The governor has bragged about his tax policies, while neglecting to mention that his cuts have largely benefitted the wealthy of our state.
Jan 10th, 2017
Rep. Peter Barca Statement on Special Session
“The opioid epidemic in our state is a very serious issue that requires a very aggressive response.”
Jan 5th, 2017
Rep. Barca Announces Democratic Committee Assignments for Upcoming Legislative Session
“I am excited about the wealth of experience, dedication and talent our Democratic members will bring to their respective committees”
Dec 30th, 2016
Wisconsin Continues to Fail on Jobs
Assembly Democrats once again renew their call for a summit to grow Wisconsin jobs
Dec 7th, 2016
Rep. Barca Statement on Redistricting Decision
“Voters should be able to choose their representatives, not the other way around.”
Nov 21st, 2016
Rep. Barca Statement on Democratic Leader Reelection
“I am honored and humbled by my reelection.”
Nov 15th, 2016
Statement from Rep. Barca on Election Results
"There will be many pundits analyzing these results for weeks, but what is crystal clear is that voters are dissatisfied with the status quo."
Nov 9th, 2016
Walker’s Budget for Roads Hurts Economy
Poor state infrastructure is costing motorists $6 billion a year.
Jun 29th, 2016
The Comeback That Never Came
Fact checking Gov. Walker’s claims of economic recovery show a state being left behind.
May 11th, 2016
Rep. Barca Secures a Small Victory for Veterans
“It was shocking that the Walker Administration has not been participating in meetings with our hardworking County Veterans Services Officers all along, however I am glad they have committed to attend future meetings”
Apr 14th, 2016
Rep. Barca Statement on “Right to Work” Ruling
“This ruling is a victory for workers’ rights and middle class families.”
Apr 8th, 2016
Rep. Barca Statement on Voting Systems Outage
Rep. Barca also called for a full investigation and report from the Department of Administration and Department of Transportation on the outages.
Apr 1st, 2016
Rep. Barca Statement on Signing of Higher Ed Bills
“These Republican bills do nothing to address the burden of student debt and the people of Wisconsin shouldn’t fall for the Republicans’ lack of action with these modest election-year smoke and mirrors.”
Mar 28th, 2016
Rep. Barca Statement on the Passing of Former Rep. Tamara Grigsby
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rep. Tamara Grigsby.”
Mar 15th, 2016
Justice Bradley Vetting is Yet Another Failure of Accountability from Walker Administration
“Assembly Democrats stand united against hateful speech, no matter when or where that occurs.”
Mar 8th, 2016
Republicans Punt On State’s Major Issues
End session with no action on jobs, to lower student debt, fix roads, help public schools.
Feb 26th, 2016
Rep. Bernier Continues Offensive Comments Toward Local School Leaders
Also Leaves Out Key Education Figures
Feb 24th, 2016
Assembly Republicans Gut Millions More from Schools, Take More Water from Drying-Up Lakes
“Wrap Up” Session by Again Selling Out Wisconsin Public Interest to Right-Wing Special Interests
Feb 19th, 2016
Walker Administration and Republican Legislators Must Also Be Held Accountable for Corrections Crisis
Assembly Democrats Request Audit of Department of Corrections
Feb 12th, 2016
Governor Walker Further Opens Door for Cronyism, Corruption in Wisconsin
Republican Civil Service Law Puts Political Interests over Public Interest
Feb 12th, 2016
Legislative Republicans Continue Harm to Wisconsin Women, Children
Assembly Republicans Pass Attack on Women’s Health Care Access, Put Domestic Violence Victims at Risk
Feb 11th, 2016
Legislative Republicans Turn their Backs on Wisconsin’s Lakes and Wetlands
“The bills Republicans passed today are a trifecta of environmental degradation.”
Feb 9th, 2016
Rep. Barca Appoints Jon Richards Interim Chief of Staff
Richards served in the legislature from 1999-2015
Feb 1st, 2016
The Walker Agenda Is Failing
The result is rising job layoffs, a shrinking middle class, and nation's third-worst roads.
Jan 27th, 2016
Wisconsin Budget Lags as Republicans Neglect People’s Priorities
The nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau revenue report that showed Wisconsin is expected to take in $158 million less in revenue:
Jan 21st, 2016
Democratic State of the State Response
By Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha)
Jan 19th, 2016
Walker/Republican Cuts to K-12 and Higher Education Total More Than $2 Billion
New figures refute Walker claims on eve of State of the State Address
Jan 18th, 2016
Legislative Republicans Launch Distraction From Their Inaction
Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement regarding the first Assembly session day of 2016:
Jan 12th, 2016
Rep. Barca Statement on Session Day Incident
“While I accept Rep. Gannon’s apology, his racially tinged rhetoric and disrespect for the institution are reprehensible."
Jan 12th, 2016
Rep. Barca Statement on Public Records Board Revising Open Records Policy
“My fellow Democrats and I will continue to work to protect public access to government records and ensure our citizens know what their elected officials are doing behind closed doors.”
Jan 11th, 2016
Walker Plan Fails to Provide Real Relief on Student Debt
“Wisconsin’s economy would clearly do better if we had a real policy solution to student loan debt and the governor’s plan isn’t it.”
Jan 11th, 2016
Recent Republican Campaign Finance Changes Open Door to Corruption
Reps. Barca and Berceau to Introduce Bill to Restore Transparency to Campaign Finance Laws
Jan 8th, 2016
State Economy Falters as Republicans Open Wisconsin for Corruption
Wisconsin still in the bottom third in private-sector job growth
Dec 17th, 2015
Republican Laws Mark End of Clean, Open and Transparent Government
“Once again, Governor Walker and legislative Republicans could not be trusted to do the right thing for our state.”
Dec 16th, 2015
Rep. Barca Joins Call for District Attorney to Investigate Potential Open Meeting Violation
Assembly Democrats will Pursue Legislative Fixes to Preserve Open Records Access
Dec 14th, 2015
Assembly Democrats Urge Gov. Walker to Veto Assembly Bill 387 and Assembly Bill 388
Bills Will Have a Devastating Impact on Wisconsin’s Tradition of Clean, Open and Transparent Government
Nov 17th, 2015
Rep. Barca: Republicans Take Extraordinary Steps to Open Wisconsin for Corruption
Instead of Working on People's Agenda, Republicans Push Through Corrupt Politicians’ Agenda
Nov 16th, 2015
Barca, Lassa Invite Bipartisan Support for WEDC Replacement
Speaker Vos Agrees State Needs New Model for Jobs Agency
Nov 11th, 2015
While Wisconsin Economy Flounders, Republicans Take “Extraordinary” Measures to Put More Money in Politics
Assembly Democrats Call on Republicans to Add Jobs Bills to Extraordinary Session
Nov 6th, 2015
Governor Walker, WEDC Must Do More to Help Wisconsin Companies
“I also am renewing my call for WEDC to discuss not only Oscar Mayer but the many other vital Wisconsin companies we need to keep in Wisconsin, at our board meeting next week.”
Nov 6th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on JFC Transportation Bonding
“Instead of making tough choices and exemplifying true leadership, Republicans are once again kicking a bigger can down a longer road.”
Nov 4th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on Oscar Mayer Closing
"The closure of Oscar Meyer accentuates the urgent need for action on jobs."
Nov 4th, 2015
Democrats Vote for Student Debt Relief While Republicans Waste Millions to Create New Problems in Safety Net
Assembly Democrats voted in favor of the “Higher Ed, Lower Debt” bill, which will provide significant assistance to the more than one million Wisconsin residents burdened with student loan debt.
Nov 3rd, 2015
Republicans Further Open Doors for Cronyism, Corruption
Public Interest will take a Back Seat to Political Interests
Oct 27th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on Gov. Walker Signing John Doe Bill
"Governor Walker and his fellow Republicans have sent strong signals that Wisconsin is open for corruption."
Oct 23rd, 2015
“Wisconsin is Open for Corruption”
Republicans Pass Corrupt Politician Protection Act
Oct 20th, 2015
Campaign Finance Law Opens Door to Corruption
Will gut campaign finance restrictions and end Wisconsin's good government tradition.
Oct 19th, 2015
Republicans Continue to Ram through Major Power Grabs
Bills will Turn Government Watchdog into Partisan Lapdog, Allow Corporate Special Interests More Influence on State Government
Oct 13th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on Governor Walker’s Supreme Court Appointment
“The Governor making this appointment so close to the election does not serve the public well...”
Oct 9th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on Republican Proposals to Change Campaign Finance Laws
“Republicans want to make it easier for corporations to ‘participate in our democracy’.”
Oct 7th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on Republican Proposal to Dismantle Government Accountability Board
“This proposal flies in the face of the issues that the people of Wisconsin really care about...”
Oct 7th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on the Passing of Marty Beil
“Our thoughts are with Marty’s family at this very difficult time.”
Oct 2nd, 2015
Republicans Again Put Extreme Special Interests above People
Republican Legislature Passes Bills to Endanger Health Care Access for 50,000 Patients While Refusing to Protect Taxpayers
Sep 24th, 2015
Statement from Rep. Barca on GOP Civil Service Proposal
"This is yet another politically motivated attack on hardworking state employees."
Sep 24th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on Gov. Walker Ending His Presidential Campaign
“Gov. Walker has pushed far right wing policies through Wisconsin hoping that extreme element of his party would propel his presidential campaign to win the nomination.”
Sep 21st, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on Passing of Justice Crooks
“The loss of Justice Crooks is a loss for the entire state. My heart goes out to his family at this time.”
Sep 21st, 2015
Barca, Lassa Propose New Model for Economic Development
Hybrid Agency Would Replace Failed Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Sep 15th, 2015
Republicans Push Through Corrupt Politicians Protection Act
“John Doe Reform Bill” Would Eliminate Tools for Rooting Out Political Corruption
Sep 11th, 2015
Rep. Barca Testifies on WEDC Audit
Legislative Audit Bureau Report Shows WEDC Not Following Laws or Own Policies
Sep 9th, 2015
Republicans’ Brazen Attack on Open Government Continues
Newest Speaker Vos Proposal Will Severely Restrict Records Access
Sep 8th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on New WEDC CEO Mark Hogan
“It’s also curious that Gov. Walker tapped one of his major donors to fill this role at WEDC.”
Sep 3rd, 2015
Rep. Barca Testifies About Problems Plaguing Privatized Medical Transportation Program, Will Offer Alternative
Rep. Barca Requested Audit in Response to Constituent Concerns
Sep 2nd, 2015
Barca, Lassa Demand that WEDC Board Discuss Eaton Clawback, Other Outsourcing Issues
The latest WKOW report found that Eaton Corporation is sending another 83 jobs from its Pewaukee facility to Mexico.
Sep 1st, 2015
As Students Go Back to School, Republicans Siphon Hundreds of Millions of Taxpayer Dollars to Unaccountable Private Schools
Republican Campaign Donors Profit off Public Schoolchildren
Sep 1st, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on Dignitary Protection Unit Overtime Ruling
“Like so many people in Wisconsin, it appears that these hardworking law enforcement officers have been thrown under Gov. Walker’s campaign bus.”
Aug 28th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on Retirement of WEDC CEO Reed Hall
WEDC Needs Major Leadership and Structural Changes
Aug 25th, 2015
Audit: GAB Doing Its Job as Non-Partisan Government Watchdog
“Today’s audit shows that the Government Accountability Board is conducting its investigations in an appropriate way.”
Aug 20th, 2015
WEDC Must Act More Quickly to Put in Place Stronger Taxpayer Safeguards
Awards Committee moves forward Rep. Barca and Sen. Lassa’s proposal to require background checks prior to awarding taxpayer assistance.
Aug 19th, 2015
Rep. Barca Urges WEDC to Immediately Adopt Stronger Taxpayer Safeguards
Awards Committee Will Vote Monday on Rep. Barca Proposal to Require Legal Check Prior to Awarding Taxpayer Assistance
Aug 13th, 2015
Republican Plan Shields WEDC From Scrutiny
Plan removing legislators from board pulls veil of secrecy over jobs agency.
Aug 6th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on Passage of Bucks Arena Deal
My goal was to get the best deal possible for workers and taxpayers of Wisconsin – and I believe this deal does that.
Jul 28th, 2015
Rep. Barca Proposes Steps to Address Jobs Agency Shortfalls
Governor Departs as Chairman of Distressed WEDC to Focus on Presidential Run
Jul 20th, 2015
Wisconsin Deserved Better Than This Budget
Democrats proposed more than 50 amendments and Republicans rejected every one.
Jul 16th, 2015
Walker Is Radical Even Among Republicans
Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca calls Walker a "petri dish" for extremism.
Jul 14th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on Budget Signing
"... this budget is not a budget for the people of Wisconsin."
Jul 12th, 2015
Republicans “Double Down” on their Assault on Open Government
“Republicans want to turn our nonpartisan government watchdog into a partisan lapdog.”
Jul 10th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on Passage of Fast-Tracked 20-Week Abortion Ban
“I was extremely surprised, in the midst of so much litigation across the country on this issue, that the Republicans would pass a 20-week abortion bill.”
Jul 9th, 2015
Assembly Republicans Refuse to Commit to Not Degrading Open Records Law
Assembly Democrats Reaffirm Commitment to Open Records, Open Government
Jul 9th, 2015
As Governor Walker Readies Presidential Announcement, Assembly Republicans Shockingly Make His Harmful Budget Even Worse
Budget Includes Massive Giveaways to Special Interests on Backs of Wisconsin Children
Jul 9th, 2015
Rep. Barca Applauds AG Schimel for Showing Respect for Clean, Open and Transparent Government
“There is no more important Wisconsin value than protecting clean, open and transparent government.”
Jul 3rd, 2015
Republicans Deal a Major Blow to Open Government, Load Budget with Special Interest Giveaways as Schools, Universities Brace for Harmful Cuts
Anti-Education, Anti-Middle Class Budget Wrapping Up in Joint Finance Committee
Jul 2nd, 2015
Statement from Rep. Barca on Assembly Republicans’ Prevailing Wage Plan
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca released the following statement on the Assembly Republican plan to change the prevailing wage law:
Jun 29th, 2015
It’s Official: Marriage Equality Now the Law of the Land
Statement from Rep. Barca on today’s historic Supreme Court ruling
Jun 26th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Affordable Care Act Tax Credits
"Today’s court decision is an especially important victory for Wisconsin families, especially the 183,000 Wisconsinites – including 11,000 children – who stood to lose their health care coverage."
Jun 25th, 2015
Statement from Rep. Barca on WEDC Document Release
"I am shocked to learn that under Governor Walker’s leadership 26 loans totaling more than $124 million were approved by WEDC without so much as a staff review."
Jun 19th, 2015
Jobs Woes Continue As Republican Budget Doubles Down on Failed Economic Agenda
New figures show Wisconsin now ranked 38th in job growth
Jun 17th, 2015
Statement of Rep. Barca on Republican Proposal to Eliminate Nonpartisan Audit Bureau
"In a session filled with bad ideas, this is one of the worst in terms of adversely affecting the taxpayers' long-term interest."
Jun 8th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on Bucks Arena Proposal
Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement on the Bucks Arena package unveiled today
Jun 4th, 2015
12 Days After WEDC Revelations: No Answers for Board Members
Rep. Barca and Sen. Lassa Still Have Not Received Information from WEDC
May 28th, 2015
Republican Budget Shifts Up to $800 Million from Wisconsin’s Public Schools to Private Voucher Schools
GOP Budget Another Major Shift of Funds from Public Schools to Private Schools to Support Gov. Walker’s Presidential Ambitions
May 28th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on Extreme GOP Education Budget Plan
This Republican plan further defunds public schools and destroys local control.
May 20th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on UW-Madison Cuts
"Cutting the University of Wisconsin is not only wildly unpopular – it is also incredibly shortsighted."
Apr 17th, 2015
Statement from Rep. Barca on massive layoffs at long-term care organization in Slinger
"The governor’s lack of planning and inclusiveness and failure to involve people in important public policy has had devastating consequences for the citizens of our state"
Apr 9th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on Republican Proposal to Again Harm Middle Class
"Repealing prevailing wage would be another huge hit against the middle class and small businesses in Wisconsin"
Apr 1st, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on State Patrol Contract
"Today I voted to support bringing the contract to the full legislature as State Troopers who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe are deserving of a raise."
Mar 19th, 2015
Wisconsin drops to 38th in job growth, trailing all neighboring states
Democrats continue to work on restoring economic opportunity for Wisconsin
Mar 19th, 2015
Democrats Lay Out Next Steps on “Right to Work” Bill
Bill will drive down wages, hurt Wisconsin’s middle class
Mar 4th, 2015
Statement from Rep. Barca on “Right to Work” heading to full Assembly
"‘Right to Work’ is a distraction from Governor Walker’s harmful budget and it will keep pushing Wisconsin’s economy in the wrong direction."
Mar 2nd, 2015
Barca, Shankland call Walker ‘deceitful’
Right-to-Work bill distracts from "incredibly harmful" budget, they say
Feb 25th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on Shutting Down of Public Hearing
"I am deeply disappointed that Senator Nass and Republicans did not at least live up to their promise of holding the public hearing until 7:00 tonight."
Feb 24th, 2015
Governor Walker, Republicans rush to pass “Right to Work” to distract from disastrous budget, economic mismanagement
In response, Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement.
Feb 20th, 2015
Rep. Barca Responds to GOP Finance Co-Chairs’ Attacks
"It almost appears as if Republicans are putting together a Nixon-style enemies list for anyone who dares to disagree with their agenda."
Feb 19th, 2015
Statement from Rep. Barca on Proposed Casino/Arena Double Bonanza for Wisconsin Taxpayers
“If Governor Walker was being up front that his sole objection was about wanting to protect taxpayers, he will take advantage of this incredible opportunity and secure a win-win for Wisconsin taxpayers.”
Feb 10th, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on Gov. Walker’s Blame Game
"Put simply, Gov. Walker needs to own up to his own extreme ideas."
Feb 5th, 2015
Wisconsin Needs a Budget that Puts Families and Economic Opportunity First
Walker budget another step backward for Wisconsin
Feb 3rd, 2015
New Poll Shows Right to Work is Wrong Priority for Wisconsin
Republican Pollster Finds that Passing “Right to Work” and Repealing Prevailing Wage Are Unpopular, Fringe Issues in Wisconsin
Feb 2nd, 2015
Governor Walker is Wrong: Kenosha Casino Would Be a Taxpayer Bonanza
Project would create up to 10,000 jobs, draw millions of new tourists each year
Jan 29th, 2015
Statement from Rep. Barca on Governor Walker’s UW System Plan
"Budgets are about priorities and once again dramatically slashing higher education in the 21st Century global economy will drastically take Wisconsin in the wrong direction."
Jan 27th, 2015
Under Republicans, Wisconsin Continues to Face Staggering Budget and Jobs Deficit
Walker and Legislative Republicans Prioritize Politics over Economic Opportunity
Jan 23rd, 2015
Gov. Walker turns away thousands of good-paying jobs, millions of new tourists by rejecting Kenosha casino project
Lack of Leadership Costs Wisconsin Thousands of Jobs
Jan 23rd, 2015
Rep. Barca Statement on Education Proposals
"Every child in Wisconsin deserves a quality education and Governor Walker's expansive voucher program is failing students and taxpayers."
Jan 7th, 2015
Rep. Barca Welcomes New Members to Legislature
Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) welcomed seven new Democratic representatives to the Wisconsin State Legislatur
Jan 5th, 2015
Wisconsin continues to lag neighbors, nation in job growth under Gov. Walker, Republican legislature
State ranks 32nd overall over the past year
Dec 18th, 2014
Rep. Barca Statement on Unemployment Insurance Audit
The audit found that nearly 1.7 million phone calls to the unemployment call center were blocked over the year.
Dec 16th, 2014
Rep. Barca calls on Gov. Walker to put the brakes on “Right to Work for Less”
“I call on Governor Walker to put the brakes on this divisive issue that clearly will damage Wisconsin’s middle class. "
Dec 4th, 2014
Rep. Barca Statement on Expected Budget Deficit
Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) issued the following statement on the Wisconsin Department of Administration’s 2015-2017 state fiscal report issued today
Nov 20th, 2014
More Freedom for Wisconsin Citizens
By Senate Democratic Leader Chris Larson and Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca
Apr 8th, 2014
Statement from Rep. Barca on Rep. Pasch not running for re-election
“I have been extremely fortunate to serve alongside Rep. Pasch for nearly six year."
Apr 4th, 2014
Statement from Rep. Barca on Senate passage of amended oral chemo bill
Today the Senate passed an amended version of the oral chemotherapy bill, which the Assembly passed last month.
Apr 1st, 2014
Rep. Barca urges Gov. Walker to use Vegas fundraising trip to analyze economic benefits of Kenosha casino
Proposed casino project expected to create thousands of jobs, generate tens of millions for state and local economies.
Mar 28th, 2014
Instead of trying to fix problems, Gov. Walker joins fellow Republicans in trying to fix elections
Governor signs bills that will severely restrict voting rights
Mar 27th, 2014
Gov. Walker signs bill undermining legal rights for veterans poisoned by asbestos
Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement today after Gov. Walker privately signed a bill into law that will seriously undermine the legal rights of veterans who have been victims of asbestos poisoning.
Mar 27th, 2014
Republicans focus on voter suppression on what could be Assembly’s last day
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca released the following statement.
Mar 21st, 2014
Statement from Rep. Barca on Assembly passage of amended oral chemo bill
Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement after the Assembly passed an amended version of the oral chemotherapy bill.
Mar 21st, 2014
Wisconsin stalled at 35th in job growth, still trailing neighbors
Despite lagging economy, Republicans ready to give up and focus on getting re-elected
Mar 19th, 2014
Assembly Republicans ready to go home with important issues left undone
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca
Mar 12th, 2014
Stopping people from voting – not jobs – is the top Republican priority
Statement from Rep. Barca on Gov. Walker’s plans for voter ID special session
Mar 12th, 2014
Assembly Republicans reject additional middle-class property tax relief
Instead, Speaker Vos and his caucus rubberstamp Gov. Walker’s irresponsible spending plan
Feb 11th, 2014
Assembly Democrats unveil a more responsible alternative to Gov. Walker’s spending plan
Proposal includes more funding for middle-class property tax relief, job training, rainy day fund
Feb 6th, 2014
Rep. Barca, Sen. Lehman propose hands-free cell phone driving requirement
Proposal would help limit unsafe driving behavior, save lives
Jan 30th, 2014
Rep. Barca announces living wage bill for state contract employees
People who work for Wisconsin deserve fair wage to help provide for their families
Jan 29th, 2014
State surplus must ensure long-term economic security for Wisconsin working families
Rep. Barca emphasizes a bold approach that remedies Wisconsin’s lagging recovery
Jan 16th, 2014
Wisconsin Ranks 37th in Job Numbers
Here is the nonpartisan Bureau of Labor Statistics' quarterly census job numbers
Dec 18th, 2013
New Education Statistics Show Taxpayer Money Subsidizes Families Able to Afford Private Schools
Republicans choose unaccountable private school voucher expansion over adequate resources to public schools
Oct 29th, 2013
Rep. Barca: “Let’s work together to boost Wisconsin economy”
Barca calls on Gov. Walker to show leadership, reach agreement on Kenosha casino project
Oct 23rd, 2013
Republicans reject property tax cut
Democratic plan would have been a decrease for all property taxpayers rather than less of a hike for a few
Oct 17th, 2013
Statement from Rep. Barca on GOP property tax plan
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement today about the property tax plan announced by Gov. Walker and Republican legislators
Oct 10th, 2013
Game of musical chairs further highlights scandal
Statement from Rep. Barca on latest developments in United Sportsmen fiasco
Oct 3rd, 2013
Statement from Rep. Barca on widening scandal surrounding hunter training grant
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement today following a news report that 18 Republican legislators signed a letter advocating for a Republican political group with no hunter training experience to receive a $500,000 Sporting Heritage Grant.
Oct 1st, 2013
Wisconsin stalled at 37th in the nation in job growth, 45th in future job growth
Two-and-a-half years of Republican inaction on jobs continues to harm Wisconsin’s lagging economy
Sep 26th, 2013
Statement from Rep. Barca on sparse Republican jobs agenda
Today Gov. Scott Walker, Speaker Robin Vos and Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald announced a job package of small bills that they labeled a cure to economic woes they have failed to address in Wisconsin.
Sep 24th, 2013
Statement from Rep. Barca on signing of Gov. Walker’s extreme, anti-middle class budget
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement today after Gov. Walker signed the 2013-2015 state budget into law
Jun 30th, 2013
Wisconsin 38th in job growth under Gov. Walker
State still dead last in the Midwest
Jun 27th, 2013
Democrats call on Gov. Walker to veto budget provisions harmful to consumers, middle-class families
Vetoes would dramatically improve budget for public schools, people who need health care, middle-class taxpayers
Jun 26th, 2013
Assembly GOP refuses to remove anti-consumer, bad policy ideas from budget
Today Assembly Democrats attempted to remove from the budget anti-consumer, bad policy ideas that will hurt Wisconsin citizens and middle-class families all over the state. Republicans voted against the resolution.
Jun 12th, 2013
GOP wraps up budget panel work spending money taken from school kids on tax break for the rich
Press Release from Rep. Barca, Rep. Mason, and Rep. Ricards.
Jun 5th, 2013
Being 44th in the nation in jobs is nothing to celebrate
Republicans should spend less time spinning troubling job and wage numbers, more time trying to put people back to work
May 16th, 2013
Statement from Rep. Barca on new state revenue projections
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement today after the Legislative Fiscal Bureau released new revenue projections for the state:
May 9th, 2013
Assembly GOP: We won’t stop WEDC from breaking the law
Republican leaders defend WEDC, tell media it is on track
May 7th, 2013
New audit shows continued lack of transparency, accountability at WEDC
No surprise Wisconsin is 44th in job growth, 45th in wage growth
May 1st, 2013
Milwaukee, Racine public school students test higher than private voucher school counterparts
Republicans’ already faulty argument for voucher expansion evaporates entirely with new data
Apr 23rd, 2013
Wisconsin down to 44th in job creation, still dead last in Midwest
State’s average weekly wages fall 2.16 percent
Mar 28th, 2013
Statement from Rep. Barca on Assembly passage of irresponsible, partisan mining bill
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement today on Assembly passage of a Republican partisan mining bill that rolls back environmental protections, ignores the needs and wishes of residents and elected officials closest to the mine and does not conform to federal law.
Mar 7th, 2013
Statement from Rep. Barca on the conclusion of the John Doe investigation
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement today after the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office announced the conclusion of the John Doe criminal investigation surrounding Gov. Walker and many of his former aides.
Mar 1st, 2013
Statement from Rep. Barca on LFB analysis of Walker tax plan
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) issued the following statement today after the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau released a memo regarding the budget impact of Gov. Walker's tax proposals
Feb 25th, 2013
Gov. Walker’s budget: No middle ground, no focus on the middle class
Statement from Rep. Barca on governor’s troubling budget plan
Feb 20th, 2013
Gov. Walker shortchanges public education, focuses on helping unaccountable private voucher schools
Statement from Rep. Barca on governor’s troubling budget proposals for Wisconsin schools
Feb 18th, 2013
Gov. Walker chooses right-wing extremism over Wisconsin’s health
Rep. Barca calls on Republican legislators to do the right thing on health care
Feb 13th, 2013
Statement from Rep. Barca on the appointment of Reed Hall as permanent WEDC CEO
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha), a board member of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), released the following statement today after Gov. Walker announced his appointment of interim CEO Reed Hall as the permanent CEO of WEDC.
Jan 29th, 2013
Statement from Rep. Barca on appeals court’s Act 10 ruling today
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement today regarding the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling on Act 10.
Jan 18th, 2013
Rep. Barca’s State of the State Response: Where is the urgency on jobs?
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) delivered his response to Governor Walker's State of the State Address tonight.
Jan 15th, 2013
Democratic legislative leaders to deliver official response to Gov. Walker’s State of the State Address
Senate Democratic Leader Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) and Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) will deliver the official response to Gov. Walker's State of the State Address tomorrow night following the governor's speech.
Jan 14th, 2013
Focus bipartisan energy on putting people back to work
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca issues post-rules session statement.
Jan 10th, 2013
Rep. Barca: Inauguration Day Message
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following message today discussing his thoughts, hopes and priorities for the 2013-2014 legislative session.
Jan 7th, 2013
Statement from Rep. Barca on potential mining legislation
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement today on Republican plans to introduce mining legislation this session:
Jan 2nd, 2013
Rep. Barca announces Democratic committee assignments for upcoming legislative session
Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) announced the Assembly Democratic members of the standing and joint committees for the 2013-2014 legislative session.
Dec 21st, 2012
