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Senate Democrats Flip Every Targeted Senate District
Wall Declares Victory in the 30th Senate District
Habush Sinykin Declares Victory in the 8th Senate District
Keyeski Declares Victory in the 14th Senate District
Pfaff Declares Victory in 32nd Senate District
Joan Ballweg Allies Continue to Release False and Misleading Attack Ads
Darling Dodges 100 Days of Work
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Darling Dodges 100 Days of Work

COVID-19 Cases and Deaths Rise as Republicans Ignore Crisis

Senator Darling is Part of the Problem
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Senator Darling is Part of the Problem

Co-Chair of Joint Finance Committee history of blocking measures to address racial disparities

25 Million Reasons Not to Trust Patrick Testin
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25 Million Reasons Not to Trust Patrick Testin

Republican’s Failure to Act Costs State Millions in Federal Funds

Senator Testin Turns His Back on Homeowners
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Senator Testin Turns His Back on Homeowners

Republican refuses to close the Dark Store Loophole despite pleas from community leaders.

Senator Darling Lacks Compassion Amidst the Christmas Season
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Senator Darling Lacks Compassion Amidst the Christmas Season

Republican Leaves Children, Families and Veterans Out In the Cold

Senator Darling Leaves Homeless in the Cold
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Senator Darling Leaves Homeless in the Cold

Republican Rejects Her Own Bill to Fund Wisconsin Homeless Centers

Senate Republicans Choose Special Interest Cash Over Public Safety of Wisconsinites
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Senate 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

Sen. Alberta Darling Plays Politics With Suicide Prevention Hotline
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Sen. 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.

Senator Darling Ignores Domestic Abuse Survivors
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Senator Darling Ignores Domestic Abuse Survivors

Republican refuses to close loophole and prevent criminals from purchasing firearms

Sen. Alberta Darling’s Corrupt Lame Duck Law Puts Settlement Funds At Risk
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Sen. Alberta Darling’s Corrupt Lame Duck Law Puts Settlement Funds At Risk

Attorney General Kaul blocked by Joint Finance Republicans from settling lawsuit

Rep. Kooyenga caught lying about cuts to schools
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Rep. Kooyenga caught lying about cuts to schools

Kooyenga hides voting record as reports surface of drinking on the job

At The Top of Their Class
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At The Top of Their Class

Senate Democrats receive highest honors on Student Loan Scorecard.

Wisconsin Republicans Abandon Veterans
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Wisconsin Republicans Abandon Veterans

Attacks on military families and problems at King nursing home piling up

Sen. Olsen Unapologetic For Vote Gutting Open Record Laws
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Sen. Olsen Unapologetic For Vote Gutting Open Record Laws

“It was a bad vote. I knew it at the time.” – Sen. Olsen

Tax-dodging millionaire leading GOP’s budget blockade
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Tax-dodging millionaire leading GOP’s budget blockade

Sen. Stroebel calling the shots as Republicans block funding for schools, roads and vet care

Video shows secret backroom meeting between Olsen and Harsdorf prior to lead paint vote
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Video 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

Top Senate Republican won’t deny Pay-To-Play scheme
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Top 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

GOP Legislators Back Veteran Home Budget Raid
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GOP Legislators Back Veteran Home Budget Raid

Walker raids veteran home fund with support of Harsdorf, Tiffany, and Olsen

Senate GOP Rides the Trump Train
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Senate GOP Rides the Trump Train

Republican leaders refuse to condemn Trump’s hateful rhetoric

Wisconsin Veterans and Families Deserve Better
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Wisconsin Veterans and Families Deserve Better

Sen. Fitzgerald stands by Trump despite Gold Star insults

Republican Education Cuts Hurt Wisconsin Families
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Republican Education Cuts Hurt Wisconsin Families

Families left behind as wealthy special interests benefit

Fractured Senate GOP in Disarray
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Fractured Senate GOP in Disarray

Members at odds over transportation delays, Trump candidacy

Senate Republicans Campaigning on a Promise of “No New Funding” for Wisconsin’s Crumbling Roads
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Senate Republicans Campaigning on a Promise of “No New Funding” for Wisconsin’s Crumbling Roads

Divided Majority Party lacks leadership needed to solve transportation crisis

Sens. Harsdorf, Tiffany and Olsen Fail Wisconsin Citizens
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Sens. Harsdorf, Tiffany and Olsen Fail Wisconsin Citizens

Embattled politicians struggle to justify tax subsidies for outsourcing

Luther Olsen Turns His Back on Wisconsin Veterans
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Luther Olsen Turns His Back on Wisconsin Veterans

Sen. Olsen authored budget motion resulting in cuts to veteran grants

Wisconsin Republicans Stand with Trump
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Wisconsin 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.

Senate Republicans Block Out Sunshine
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Senate Republicans Block Out Sunshine

"Elected officials should work for Wisconsin families, not out-of-state special interests," said Matt Ullsvik, SSDC Executive Director.

Sen. Tiffany Was Warned of Lincoln Hills Abuse Weeks Before Raid
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Sen. 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.

Statement on Gudex Not Seeking Re-Election
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Statement 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.

Sen. Gudex “Isn’t Certain” There’s a Problem at WEDC
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Sen. 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.

Sens. Harsdorf & Tiffany AWOL on WEDC Accountability
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Sens. 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.