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Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Responds to Proposals that Would Wipe-Out Public Transparency and Erase Checks and Balances in Milwaukee County Government
Requests that Assembly and Senate Remove Item #67 in Motion #999 from the State Budget
Jul 6th, 2015 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Governor Scott Walker and Legislative Leaders Make Statement on Government Transparency
Governor Scott Walker, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and the Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs, Senator Alberta Darling and Representative John Nygren, released the following statement
Jul 4th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
What Are You Hiding?
“A day later, I remain shocked and disgusted at the open records law changes in the Republican’s 999 grab-bag motion late last night.”
Jul 3rd, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Sen. Taylor statement on committee passage of state budget
“From the day Governor Walker introduced his budget, it was clear he was more focused on Republican primary voters than the people of Wisconsin.”
Jul 2nd, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Tax Breaks for the Rich, Potholes for our Roads and Secrecy for Politicians
Despite a media backlash when Republicans previously announced more tax breaks for the wealthy, the GOP proceeded ahead and cut taxes for individuals who make more than $200,000 a year.
Jul 2nd, 2015 by Chris Taylor
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 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Governing, One Punt at a Time
“Wisconsin faces a serious challenge in funding and maintaining our infrastructure, and when confronted with that challenge Republicans chose to punt”
Jul 2nd, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Statewide Coalition Applauds Joint Finance Committee’s Decision Not to Expand I-94
A statewide coalition of 25 groups is applauding the Budget Proposal passed by the Joint Finance Committee earlier today.
Jul 2nd, 2015 by Coalition for More Responsible Transportation
Statewide Coalition, Officials Call for Responsible Transportation Budget, Oppose I-94 Expansion
Ahead of Budget Vote, Coalition Calls for Local Infrastructure Fixes, Not I-94 Boondoggle
Jun 15th, 2015 by Coalition for More Responsible Transportation
Republicans Sell Out Funding Public Schools for More Tax Giveaways to Rich
According to the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau, Republicans have spent $1.9 billion in various tax giveaways between 2011 and 2014.
Jun 11th, 2015 by Chris Taylor
AFP Releases Open Letter To Joint Finance Committee On Prevailing Wage
Time to Step Up And Send Prevailing Wage Repeal Bill To Governor's Desk
Jun 2nd, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
Coalition Urges Budget Committee to Stop I-94 Expansion, Save Taxpayers Hundreds of Millions
With Transportation Budget Negotiations at an Impasse, Cut to Highway Expansions Could Reduce Bonding, Bring Funds for Local Infrastructure Down the Road
Jun 2nd, 2015 by Coalition for More Responsible Transportation
