Darling Dodges 100 Days of Work
COVID-19 Cases and Deaths Rise as Republicans Ignore Crisis
Jul 24th, 2020Senator Darling is Part of the Problem
Co-Chair of Joint Finance Committee history of blocking measures to address racial disparities
Jun 4th, 202025 Million Reasons Not to Trust Patrick Testin
Republican’s Failure to Act Costs State Millions in Federal Funds
May 8th, 2020Senator Testin Turns His Back on Homeowners
Republican refuses to close the Dark Store Loophole despite pleas from community leaders.
Jan 21st, 2020Senator Darling Lacks Compassion Amidst the Christmas Season
Republican Leaves Children, Families and Veterans Out In the Cold
Dec 17th, 2019Senator Darling Leaves Homeless in the Cold
Republican Rejects Her Own Bill to Fund Wisconsin Homeless Centers
Nov 15th, 2019Senate Republicans Choose Special Interest Cash Over Public Safety of Wisconsinites
Lawmakers with history of NRA backing refuse to support Gov. Evers call for legislation to address gun violence
Oct 22nd, 2019Sen. Alberta Darling Plays Politics With Suicide Prevention Hotline
This is the second instance of Sen. Darling playing politics with funds available in the state budget to prevent suicides.
Oct 2nd, 2019Senator Darling Ignores Domestic Abuse Survivors
Republican refuses to close loophole and prevent criminals from purchasing firearms
Sep 20th, 2019Sen. Alberta Darling’s Corrupt Lame Duck Law Puts Settlement Funds At Risk
Attorney General Kaul blocked by Joint Finance Republicans from settling lawsuit
Aug 28th, 2019Rep. Kooyenga caught lying about cuts to schools
Kooyenga hides voting record as reports surface of drinking on the job
Oct 19th, 2018At The Top of Their Class
Senate Democrats receive highest honors on Student Loan Scorecard.
Oct 24th, 2016Wisconsin Republicans Abandon Veterans
Attacks on military families and problems at King nursing home piling up
Oct 6th, 2016Sen. Olsen Unapologetic For Vote Gutting Open Record Laws
“It was a bad vote. I knew it at the time.” – Sen. Olsen
Oct 3rd, 2016Tax-dodging millionaire leading GOP’s budget blockade
Sen. Stroebel calling the shots as Republicans block funding for schools, roads and vet care
Sep 29th, 2016Video shows secret backroom meeting between Olsen and Harsdorf prior to lead paint vote
Senate GOP leader doesn’t dispute pay-to-play scheme with lead paint donor
Sep 20th, 2016Top Senate Republican won’t deny Pay-To-Play scheme
Majority Leader refuses to say whether votes were promised to lead paint manufacturers in return for dark money campaign contributions
Sep 15th, 2016GOP Legislators Back Veteran Home Budget Raid
Walker raids veteran home fund with support of Harsdorf, Tiffany, and Olsen
Aug 24th, 2016Senate GOP Rides the Trump Train
Republican leaders refuse to condemn Trump’s hateful rhetoric
Aug 16th, 2016Wisconsin Veterans and Families Deserve Better
Sen. Fitzgerald stands by Trump despite Gold Star insults
Aug 1st, 2016Republican Education Cuts Hurt Wisconsin Families
Families left behind as wealthy special interests benefit
Jun 23rd, 2016Fractured Senate GOP in Disarray
Members at odds over transportation delays, Trump candidacy
Jun 23rd, 2016Senate Republicans Campaigning on a Promise of “No New Funding” for Wisconsin’s Crumbling Roads
Divided Majority Party lacks leadership needed to solve transportation crisis
Jun 20th, 2016Sens. Harsdorf, Tiffany and Olsen Fail Wisconsin Citizens
Embattled politicians struggle to justify tax subsidies for outsourcing
Jun 16th, 2016Luther Olsen Turns His Back on Wisconsin Veterans
Sen. Olsen authored budget motion resulting in cuts to veteran grants
May 23rd, 2016Wisconsin Republicans Stand with Trump
After Republicans passed the controversial Right-to-Work law, Wisconsin saw the highest number of mass layoffs since Gov. Walker took office.
Apr 11th, 2016Senate Republicans Block Out Sunshine
"Elected officials should work for Wisconsin families, not out-of-state special interests," said Matt Ullsvik, SSDC Executive Director.
Mar 14th, 2016Sen. Tiffany Was Warned of Lincoln Hills Abuse Weeks Before Raid
"Sen. Tiffany was warned of safety and staffing issues at the Lincoln Hills School but failed to act to prevent the crimes that are being investigated," said SSDC Executive Director Matt Ullsvik.
Dec 10th, 2015Statement on Gudex Not Seeking Re-Election
"Clearly Senator Gudex felt the public’s growing dissatisfaction with the special interest agenda being pushed by Gov. Walker and legislative Republicans," said SSDC Executive Director Matt Ullsvik.
Nov 30th, 2015Sen. Gudex “Isn’t Certain” There’s a Problem at WEDC
This week, it was reported that Gov. Walker’s scandal-plagued jobs agency broke the law when it awarded $21 million more in taxpayer funding to corporations than it was legally authorized.
Nov 20th, 2015Sens. Harsdorf & Tiffany AWOL on WEDC Accountability
The scandal-plagued agency has continued to abuse its authority and funnel taxpayer dollars to companies that outsource jobs.
Nov 19th, 2015