Content referencing Wisconsin State Assembly - Page 6
State Representative LaTonya Johnson Endorses Chevy Johnson
“Chevy has passionately served Milwaukee, and has stood for better public safety, improved infrastructure and jobs with livable wages,” remarked Rep. Johnson.
Oct 1st, 2015 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Abortion-obsessed Republicans Choose Politics over Wisconsin Women’s Health
“Assembly Bill 310 recklessly jeopardizes health care access to the 336,000 Wisconsin women who are in need of affordable reproductive health care.”
Sep 24th, 2015 by State Sen. LaTonya Johnson
A New Model for Growing Jobs in Wisconsin
Plan would eliminate WEDC and consolidate economic development programs back into a state agency.
Sep 22nd, 2015 by Peter Barca and Julie Lassa
Taxi Parking to Urban Living
Deregulating taxicabs will pour at least $172,000 into government coffers annually.
Sep 11th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Rep. Goyke Testifies In Support of Problem-Solving Courts Legislation
Assembly Bills 51 and 52 will benefit Wisconsin’s court system and those whom they serve by providing greater access to treatment while maintaining high quality standards to ensure the program’s success.
Sep 10th, 2015 by Evan Goyke
TIF Districts Are Overused, Abused
Legislation requiring “best practices” in their use is needed.
Aug 31st, 2015 by State Sen. Duey Stroebel
Citizen Action Applauds WEDC Outsourcing Accountability Bills
The bills are AB 340 in the Assembly and SB 211 in the Senate.
Aug 11th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Rep. Brostoff Statement on Arena Deal “No” Vote
It is a bad deal for my neighbors in this Assembly District and for Milwaukee County.
Jul 28th, 2015 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Bucks Statement on Wisconsin State Assembly Vote
The Milwaukee Bucks released the following statement from President Peter Feigin on the Wisconsin State Assembly arena financing vote:
Jul 28th, 2015 by Milwaukee Bucks
New Radio Ads, Mail Pieces Thank Legislators for Prevailing Wage and Budget
Legislature Shows Yet Again It Has The Courage To Do What's Right for Wisconsin Taxpayers
Jul 20th, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
Bucks Arena Winners and Losers
We count 33 winners, from strip clubs to Scott Walker to the streetcar, and 12 losers, including Frank Gimbel, the Brewers and Seattle.
Jul 17th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Walker Is Radical Even Among Republicans
Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca calls Walker a "petri dish" for extremism.
Jul 14th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Rep. Riemer Statement on the passage of the 2015-2017 State Budge
“The people of Wisconsin deserve a budget that puts Wisconsin kids and families first.”
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Daniel Riemer
Assembly Republicans Refuse to Commit to Not Degrading Open Records Law
Assembly Democrats Reaffirm Commitment to Open Records, Open Government
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Republicans play politics with women’s health, taking options away from pregnant women in medical crisis
Representative Lisa Subeck Questions Fast-Tracked Proposed Abortion Ban
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
AFP Applauds State Assembly on Passing Responsible Budget
Excited to Send Prevailing Wage Reform to the Governor's Desk for Approval
Jul 9th, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
Republican Budget Declares War on Wisconsin Values
"Republicans have outdone themselves this time around."
Jul 8th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Assembly Leadership Bows to Pressure from Walker, Expedites Vote to Ban Abortion Following Budget
Medical Experts Call Ban a Dangerous Threat to Women’s Health
Jul 7th, 2015 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
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
Fast Tracking Passage of Abortion Ban is Politics at its Worst
"This is a clearly calculated effort to win political favor with anti-women’s health special interest groups."
Jul 2nd, 2015 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
AFP Disappointed In Prevailing Wage Budget Proposal
Plan Fails To Give Taxpayers the Savings They Deserve
Jun 29th, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
Transportation Funding is Critical to State’s Economy
More Borrowing is Fiscally Irresponsible
Jun 23rd, 2015 by Josh Zepnick
Make Your Voice Heard on Bucks Arena
Our simple, easy-to-use contact form lets you reach officials in Madison on the arena deal and frankly communicate your views.
Jun 22nd, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Statement of Senator Jon Erpenbach on Governor Walker’s continued absence and the resulting infighting between Legislative Republicans
“The public in-fighting between Senate and Assembly Republican leadership is of no benefit to the people of this state. ”
Jun 18th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Assembly Republicans Refuse to Consider Transparency and Accountability for WEDC
“Governor Walker’s WEDC has been wasting taxpayer money to repay their Republican campaign supporters instead of providing real economic opportunity and jobs for hardworking Wisconsinites.”
Jun 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Republicans Play Politics to Appease Special Interests
Representative Lisa Subeck’s Statement on Assembly Passage of SB 35
Jun 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Democrats propose student loan debt relief
“We need to start finding ways to slow the growth of student loan debt in our state.”
May 19th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Workers Comp Reform Could Help Business, Unions
It could also help the state budget. So why haven't Republicans embraced the idea?
May 5th, 2015 by John Torinus
Representative Lisa Subeck Responds to Signing of Transportation Network Company Legislation
Governor Signs Dangerous “Uber Bill” in Dark of Night
May 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Where Will Sex Offenders Live?
Only a small percent are repeat offenders. Will local restrictions on residency force state to create uniform law?
May 2nd, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
GOP giving up on voucher school accountability
Waste, fraud and abuse in taxpayer-subsidized program to continue
Apr 28th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Bucks Arena Tough Sell for Outstate Legislators
Poll shows state residents outside metro Milwaukee and Madison oppose subsidy by 86% to 10%.
Apr 27th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Representative Zepnick responds to attempts to undermine city regulation of Uber and Lyft
"Uber is a success story in Milwaukee and I think one of the reasons is due to reasonable and responsible oversight by local government to ensure public safety."
Apr 15th, 2015 by Josh Zepnick
Assembly Democrats Vote for Resolution Denouncing Discriminatory “Religious Freedom” Legislation
"I am extremely disappointed that not a single Assembly Republican chose today to take a stand for basic civil rights for all Wisconsin citizens."
Apr 14th, 2015 by JoCasta Zamarripa
Democrats author Equal Pay Enforcement bill to close pay discrimination gap
The introduction of the bill coincides with the upcoming National Equal Pay Day on April 14th.
Apr 13th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
E-Cigarettes Lights Up Capitol Fight
Should they be taxed like cigarettes, banned from restaurants/bars or protected from local regulations?
Mar 30th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Do Voters Support Republican Policies?
On some bills, yes. On others, no.
Mar 26th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
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 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Wisconsin drops to 38th in job growth, trailing all neighboring states
Democrats continue to work on restoring economic opportunity for Wisconsin
Mar 19th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
The Path Forward After Passage of So-Called Right to Work
"The passage of this bill is another step in the conspiracy of multinational corporations and right wing billionaires to rig the economy against average working people."
Mar 6th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
AFP Wisconsin Congratulates State Assembly On Passage Of Right-To-Work
Long Overdue Legislation Is the Next Step Forward
Mar 6th, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
Republicans pass harmful Union busting, low-wage bill
“What the last twenty-four hours once again reveals is that the priorities of Governor Walker and legislative Republicans are wrong for Wisconsin.”
Mar 6th, 2015 by Chris Taylor
Democrats Call for Opportunity to Amend Divisive “Right to Work” Bill in Assembly Labor Committee
Public testimony shows the need to amend a bill that will drive down wages, hurt Wisconsin’s middle class
Mar 3rd, 2015 by State Rep. Christine Sinicki
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 by State Rep. Peter Barca
JFC begins briefings on “crisis budget”
"Today’s hearing created more questions than were asked."
Mar 2nd, 2015 by Chris Taylor
Assembly Labor Committee Democrats Lay Out Their Expectations for “Right to Work” Public Hearing
Representatives Sinicki, Mason and Ohnstad Urge for Maximum Public Input on Incredibly Damaging Bill
Feb 26th, 2015 by State Rep. Christine Sinicki
Wisconsin Assembly leaders Barca, Vos to speak at Marquette Law conference on campaign finance regulation
The conversation between Barca and Vos, the third and final session of the conference, will be moderated by Mike Gousha.
Feb 19th, 2015 by Marquette University
Capitol Clout Shifts to Republican Lawmakers
Given a governor distracted by his run for president, legislators are taking control of budget process.
Feb 16th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Rep. Gwen Moore Honors Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) issued the following statement:
Feb 13th, 2015 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Problem-Solving Courts Legislation Advances to Legislature
"I am thrilled that the Council, in an overwhelmingly bi-partisan vote, supported advancement of these three pieces of legislation."
Feb 11th, 2015 by Evan Goyke
Controversy Over Assembly Members Per Diems
Is the 56% increase in legislators' daily expenses "outrageous" or overdue?
Jan 28th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Rep. Taylor’s statement on Walker’s budget deficit
Latest Fiscal Bureau analysis shows $283.4 million deficit
Jan 23rd, 2015 by Chris Taylor
Rep. Frederick Kessler and Judge Joan Kessler endow University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee scholarship fund
State Rep. Frederick Kessler and his wife, Judge Joan Kessler, are donating $300,000 to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Jan 21st, 2015 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Rep. Goyke Sworn In For Second Term
“I am honored and humbled to continue representing my community here in the State Legislature.”
Jan 5th, 2015 by Evan Goyke
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 by State Rep. Peter Barca
The Long Arms of Scott Jensen
Former Assembly Speaker, now a school choice lobbyist, targeted six Democrats with negative ads that never mentioned the issue.
Dec 3rd, 2014 by Bill Lueders
School Choice Group Attacked Democrats
The group spent $850,000. Democratic Rep. Wright blames their late, “false” ads for her loss.
Dec 1st, 2014 by Steven Walters
About That $2.2 Billion State Deficit
Walker and Republicans face big shortfalls in health care, roads and schools funding. What will they do?
Nov 24th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Jonathan Brostoff
"Without a doubt, some big investors are betting on Milwaukee’s future..."
Nov 10th, 2014 by Newaukee
The Republican Revolution Part II
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has a really big agenda for Wisconsin. It reads like a papal encyclical.
Nov 10th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Three Reasons to Vote for & Elect Joseph Thomas Klein to the 19th Assembly Seat
19th Assembly Voters: I ask you to vote for me on November 4th for three reasons.
Oct 5th, 2014 by Joseph Thomas Klein
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Announces Endorsements
Slate highlights problem solvers.
Sep 25th, 2014 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Only You Can Change the Status Quo
Nothing would rock the established Democratic Party more than a loss in Wisconsin’s 19th Assembly District.
Sep 22nd, 2014 by Joseph Thomas Klein
Another False Alarm… Par for the Course.
Senator Larson, I just checked Politifact.com and saw that they gave you another “false” rating.
Sep 17th, 2014 by Red Arnold
Brostoff Denounces Appeals Court’s Voter ID Ruling
Candidate for State Assembly Calls for Open and Fair Voting Laws in Wisconsin
Sep 13th, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Redistricting Success Story?
Rep. Amy Loudenbeck’s margin of victory was almost exactly what strategists redrawing the boundaries predicted.
Sep 11th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Brostoff Applauds Same-Sex Marriage Ruling, Urges Continued Efforts on LGBT Issues
Jonathan Brostoff candidate for State Assembly in District 19, released the following statement.
Sep 6th, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
WOLF! Is this a real alarm? It doesn’t matter… if you’re a sheep, you’ll start shaking
Wasserman Schultz is crying wolf... and the sheep are shaking
Sep 4th, 2014 by Red Arnold
With Grassroots Win for State Assembly, Brostoff Thanks District for Support
As Democratic nominee for District 19, Brostoff stresses unity, positive dialogue
Aug 13th, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Abele Goes O-fer On Election Night
Sheriff Clarke wins democratic primary. Plus: The rest of election night's winners and losers.
Aug 13th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Pick Tuesday’s Primary Winners
Burke v. Hulsey won't be close. But the 19th Assembly District Democratic primary looks to be very competitive, who will win it?
Aug 11th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Senator Herb Kohl Endorses Tia Torhorst for Assembly District 10
The longtime Democratic Senator endorsed Tia because of her commitment to voters.
Aug 7th, 2014 by Tia Torhorst
