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Representative Goyke Elected Democratic Caucus Secretary
State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding his election today as Democratic Caucus Secretary.
Dec 18th, 2013 by Evan Goyke
Campaign Season Kicks Off
Politicos flock to Jon Richards fundraiser, and judicial candidate Janet C. Protasiewicz's event.
Dec 18th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Measure Limits Recalls But Allows Unlimited Fundraising
Republican proposal would provide great protection to incumbent politicians.
Dec 9th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Rep. Taylor’s statement on GOP rejection of BadgerCare expansion
Today, Republicans rejected an attempt by Assembly Democrats to accept billions of federal dollars to provide health care access for 83,000 Wisconsinites living in poverty.
Dec 4th, 2013 by Chris Taylor
The Legislature’s Unfinished Business
Bills still waiting deal with background checks for gun sales, campaign finance, drone attacks, and woodchuck hunting.
Dec 3rd, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Finally, Something the Parties Agree On
Republican and Democratic legislators both support tax credits to rehab old buildings, but cost could be high.
Nov 26th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Hispanics Could Be Critical in Governor’s Race
And Walker is reaching out to them.
Nov 25th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Marina Will Battle Geenan for Assembly Seat
Dimitrijevic and Geenan are already competing for labor support.
Nov 21st, 2013 by Michael Horne
Citizens Demand Action on Redistricting
Emails from the public to Republican legislators overwhelmingly support reform, but GOP won't budge.
Nov 19th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
What the Senate and Assembly Will Be Fighting Over
The Assembly’s Robin Vos and Senate’s Scott Fitzgerald have different priorities for legislation.
Nov 18th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Larson Aide May Run for Richards Seat
Plus: problems for the Bucks' Larry Sanders and redevelopment at Reed Street Yards.
Nov 14th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Redistricting reform the antidote to Republican extremism
Assembly Democratic freshmen urge support for non-partisan redistricting reform as fall session ends
Nov 13th, 2013 by Press Release
Sara Geenen Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin’s 19th State Assembly District
Today, Sara Geenen announced her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 19th Assembly District Seat.
Nov 6th, 2013 by Press Release
New Bill Would Make Asbestos Suits More Difficult
GOP legislators say law needed to protect builders, manufacturers from "double dipper" plaintiffs.
Nov 6th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Taylor statement on passage of AB 139 and the gutting of patient-centered informed consent law
Today, the State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 139, which changes a patient centered informed consent law, in which patients must be told medical information about treatment options to a physician-centered standard based on a physician’s subjective beliefs.
Nov 5th, 2013 by Chris Taylor
Assembly Republicans’ latest push to suppress voting, dodge responsibility
Wisconsin’s middle class need jobs, better wages, economic security, strong education – not voter suppression, says Rep. Zamarripa
Oct 31st, 2013 by JoCasta Zamarripa
Representative Goyke, Representative Wright, and Senator Lassa to Introduce “Lindsey’s Law” to Provide Greater Access to Services for Victims of Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking
The legislation is currently being circulated for co-sponsorship and is supported by the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
Oct 23rd, 2013 by Evan Goyke
Rep. Taylor statement on special session property tax bill
“This bill continues the bad policies of Scott Walker and legislative Republicans that benefit the wealthiest individuals on the backs of hard-working Wisconsin families and children.”
Oct 17th, 2013 by Chris Taylor
Supervisor Taylor Decides Against Run for Assembly
Says Time Is Not Right For State Run
Sep 19th, 2013 by Steve F. Taylor
Southeast Wisconsin Rules the Capitol
Almost every Republican -- and Democratic -- leader is from a small part of the state.
Sep 16th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Cash the Check, Lawyers Benefit From Controversy at Capitol
New laws passed by Walker and GOP keep getting challenged in court.
Aug 14th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Lobbyists Spend $17 Million on Legislature
Despite 96% drop in union spending, 600 groups spent $17 million on bills they favored in 2013.
Aug 5th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Why is Anti-Abortion Lobby So Powerful?
Despite spending far less than groups like Planned Parenthood, Pro-Lifers keep winning legislative battles.
Jul 24th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Legislators think they know what’s best for Milwaukee neighborhoods
Statement from Alderman Michael J. Murphy June 20, 2013
Jun 20th, 2013 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Rep. Goyke Statement on Passage of 2013-2015 State Budget
State Representative Evan Goyke released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin State Assembly’s passage of the 2013-2015 biennial budget
Jun 19th, 2013 by Evan Goyke
Budget Puts Extreme Policies before Middle-Class Families
Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee), a member of the legislature’s budget committee, issued the following statement on passage of the budget.
Jun 19th, 2013 by Jon Richards
GOP budget bad for Wisconsinites
Special interest giveaways create $505 million deficit at expense of children and middle-class
Jun 19th, 2013 by Chris Taylor
GOP passes forced ultrasound bill
Additional unprecedented attacks on birth control move forward
Jun 14th, 2013 by Chris Taylor
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 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Statement of Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Regarding the Signing of AB 85
The bill signing is taking place in Milwaukee County when the state legislative committees that heard this bill – which targets Milwaukee County – never held a single public hearing here.
May 31st, 2013 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Independent analysis confirms GOP flat tax plan is massive tax giveaway to the wealthy at the expense of middle-class taxpayers
A new Republican flat tax plan would pay big dividends for Wisconsin’s most well off at the expense of the middle class, according to an independent analysis of the plan released today.
May 30th, 2013 by Jon Richards
GOP advances extreme social agenda
Limits on birth control, workers’ rights considered
May 29th, 2013 by Chris Taylor
Republicans Dust Off Failed ‘Trickle Down’ Experiments of the Past
New GOP Flat Tax Scheme Benefits Wealthy at the Expense of Public Schools, Middle Class
May 28th, 2013 by Jon Richards
Statement of Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic on Senate Passage of Assembly Bill 85:
While we prefer local solutions, we appreciate the bipartisan Senate amendments that fix some concerns with the legislation.
May 14th, 2013 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
The Junk Food Debate
The bill forcing food stamp recipients to buy healthy food doesn’t address that it’s often unavailable in inner city neighborhoods.
May 14th, 2013 by Young Kim
County Executive Abele Vetoes Board’s Plan
Veto Cites Legal Concerns and Lack of Clarity
May 2nd, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
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 by State Rep. Peter Barca
The Mystery of Sanfelippo’s Taxicab Empire
Why is Rep. Joe Sanfelippo the registered agent for all of his brother’s many companies?
Apr 30th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee County Board Announces Major Board Reform Overhaul
$2.75 Million Cut to Board Budget
Apr 18th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Freshmen legislators push new legislation to correct flawed partisan redistricting process
Freshmen Democratic legislators from the State Assembly today announced new legislation that would remove the redistricting authority from politicians and assigns it to a non-partisan body.
Apr 11th, 2013 by Press Release
Why Republicans Are Wrong About Recalls
The bill to restrict recalls is a naked attempt by political officials to protect their jobs.
Apr 11th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Legislation You Should Worry About
A tax handout to TV and radio stations and more restrictions on wind power are among some questionable new bills.
Apr 11th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Referendum on same-day registration a chance to make residents’ voices heard
Joint Statement from members of the Common Council
Apr 1st, 2013 by Milwaukee Common Council
Rep. Goyke Statement on Governor Walker Signing Mining Bill
State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement in response to Governor Scott Walker signing the controversial mining bill, Senate Bill 1.
Mar 12th, 2013 by Evan Goyke
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 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Roggensack’s Recusal Policy at Issue in High Court Race
She has an "astounding disregard for legal ethics," the New York Times declared.
Mar 6th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Bigger State Pie, But Smaller Slice for Bikes
Gov. Walker grabs $38 million in federal money meant for bikes to hike his highways budget even higher.
Feb 22nd, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Supervisor David Bowen Responds to LRB-1340/2
State Legislators are Attempting to Tip the Scales of Power in Milwaukee County Government
Feb 15th, 2013 by State Rep. David Bowen
County Supervisor Supports New Reform Bill
Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander is pleased to announce support for changes made in the drafting process of state legislation aimed at reforming governance in Milwaukee County.
Feb 15th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
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 by State Rep. Peter Barca
The Money Behind the Mining Bill
Is it $15 million in campaign contributions? The tally is inexact, but it's way more than environmentalists donate.
Feb 7th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
What’s Stopping Tougher Drunk Driving Laws
The cost of enforcement has been estimated at $200 million annually, but some scoff at this figure.
Jan 18th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Focus bipartisan energy on putting people back to work
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca issues post-rules session statement.
Jan 10th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
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 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Abele Congratulates the 101st Wisconsin State Legislature
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement about the 101st Wisconsin State Legislature who will be sworn in tomorrow.
Jan 6th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
