Chris Larson

Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen

New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.

Senate Democrats Elect New Leadership

Sen. Melissa Agard will lead 11 Democrats, just one third of the Senate.

Milwaukee Candidates for Wisconsin State Senate

And congressional race for fourth district seat.

Missy Zombor Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Board of School Directors Citywide Seat

Zombor is endorsed by School Board President and current Citywide Representative Bob Peterson

Uneasy Start to School Year in Waukesha

National trend 'to attack school boards, LGBTQ rights and ban books is playing out.'

Jessica Katzenmeyer Endorsed by Former Candidate, Tom Palzewicz

“Jessica is an inspiring and bold leader who will diligently represent our communities in Madison," said Palzewicz.

2022 Milwaukee County Primary Election Results

Sheriff, Clerk of Circuit Court, a State Assembly seat and a council race.

Community Responds to Coal Retirement Delays

Clean Power Coalition demands We Energies quickly transitions off fossil fuels

Nelson Drops Out of Senate Race, Endorses Barnes

Nelson says progressives now have a single candidate to unite behind.

Senator Larson Statement on SCOTUS Overturning Roe v. Wade

Democrats Offer Climate Change, Green Jobs Package

Two Milwaukee legislators will travel state this summer to learn how people affected by climate crisis.

Ryan Clancy Launches Campaign For State Assembly

County supervisor is backed by Rep. Brostoff, who he is running to replace.

EPA Considering Stricter Air Pollution Standards

Advocates, elected officials call for strongest possible controls.

Rep. Brostoff Will Run For Aldermanic Seat

Jonathan Brostoff will seek seat being vacated by Nik Kovac and won't run for re-election to State Assembly.

Democrats Relaunch ‘Economic Bill of Rights’

Resolution went nowhere in Legislature but now a statewide campaign for fall elections.

Use of Paper Ballots Soared in State Senate

Maneuver used in hundreds of bills to bar any debate or amendments to proposed bills.

Senate Republicans plot to dismantle public education, take the rest of the year off

GOP plan to dismantle public education would raise taxes by over $577 million

Open Letter to the People of Ukraine

With fairness off the table, Wisconsin’s gerrymander grows less extreme

Senate Passes a Dozen Voting Bills

Republicans say bills address election ‘irregularities.’ Democrats charge ‘voter suppression.'

Democratic Bills Target Teacher Shortage

8 bills raise teacher pay, offer bonuses and same health insurance received by legislators.

GOP elections bills are real voter fraud

Legislative Leaders Release Package Aimed at Maintaining Wisconsin’s Education Workforce

State Senate Votes on Guns, Vaccines, China

Against vaccine mandates and China and for guns on school grounds.

“A steady hand through rough waters” – Sen. Larson reacts to Gov. Evers’ State of the State Address

Freedom to harm: GOP attempts to make selfishness a protected class

GOP Bills Restrict University Teaching

Barring critical race theory, diluting ethnic course requirements, ending administrators’ immunity from lawsuits.

Port Building New Cruise Ship Dock

Gov. Tony Evers announces $3.5 million grant to bolster $7 million project.

Dems Want Elections Commissioner Involved in ‘Alternate Electors’ Scandal Removed

Commissioner Spindell signed documents seeking to cast state's electors for Trump in 2020.

School Voucher Lobby Wants More State Funding

Pushing for more public funding of private schools.

Imposter Electors Tied to Fitzgerald, Kleefisch

And Republican AG candidate Adam Jarchow. Democrats say it disqualifies them from holding office.

Rep. Brostoff and Sen. Larson Reintroduce Public Education Reinvestment Act (PERA)

“Every Kid in Our State Deserves Access to High-Quality Public Education”

GOP Lawmakers Try to Strip Evers Power Over Federal Aid

Republican controlled state Senate would change state law to place authority with legislature.

Who Will Win Mayoral Primary?

Voter turnout may decide which two candidates get through primary.

Will 10 Wisconsin Republicans Who Tried to Hijack 2020 Election Be Punished?

They submitted imposter Electoral College ballots to Congress.

Joint Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Capitol Insurrection

Chris Larson Drops Out of Mayoral Race

But the field is still growing, with 12 candidates now in the race.

City Attorney Tearman Spencer Is Running For Mayor

10th candidate in the race is a polarizing one.

Chris Larson May Run For Mayor

Senator 'strongly considering' entering crowded race, adding 9th candidate.

Democrats’ Revolving Door Swings Again

Assembly minority leader Gordon Hintz's decision to step down the latest of many leadership changes.

Senate Advances Bill Banning Critical Race Theory

Committee advances bill that financially penalizes schools who disobey law.

Legislation Limits State Asset Liquidation for Medicaid Bills

Democratic lawmakers would limit what assets state can grab under Medicaid Estate Recovery.

Sen. Larson, Rep. Brostoff introduce bill to repeal punitive “death tax” on poor Wisconsinites

Rigged maps, culture wars, and the big lie – Today’s Senate session a low point for our democracy

AG Calls Racine Sheriff Charges ‘Publicity Stunt’

AG Kaul refused a statewide investigation, called charges "disgraceful."

Mayor Erik Brooks leaves an impressive legacy; South Milwaukee will miss his leadership

Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate

Barnes Has Built an Unparalleled Statewide Coalition to Defeat Ron Johnson

Senate Passes New Reading Test for Early Grades

Modeled on Mississippi plan. Democrats call it meaningless without more spending on education.

Sen. Larson, Rep. Anderson introduce the Telehealth Parity Act

Republicans Vote Against Medicaid Transgender Care

Legislative committee vote keeps Wisconsin out of compliance with a court non-discrimination order.

GOP members of JCRAR show contempt for LGBTQIA+ community with vote to block medical care for transgender patients

Lt. Gov. Barnes Leads Fundraising in Senate Democratic Primary

Barnes raised more than $1 million since launching his campaign this summer.

The Organ Trail Runs Through Milwaukee

Organ donor's cross-country bicycle trip started with a chance meeting in Louisiana bar.

Bill Would Restore Educators’ Collective Bargaining Rights

In order to address teacher shortage, bill restores rights stripped by Act 10.

GOP Legislators Push To Continue Gerrymandering

Pushing for redistricting to diverge from current districts as little as possible.

Confirming Evers’ appointments too little, too late

Superintendent Underly demonstrates clear vision, strong resolve through challenging times in State of Education speech

Legislature Plans Culture War Against Evers

Fall session could include “born alive” abortion bill, forbidding teachers from discussing race and more.

Bill Would Prevent Police Job Hopping

Moore Omokunde notes research showing many fired officers get rehired elsewhere.

Republican Schools Colleagues on Election Lies

Elections chair Sen. Kathy Bernier runs 2.5 hour meeting with experts and verifiable facts.

Mayor’s Race Looks Like a Wild One

Wide open, with lots of candidates, no obvious favorites and so much at stake.

Anti-Vaxxer GOP Senator Has COVID-19

Republican state Sen. André Jacque and some family members have tested positive.

Sen. Larson statement on Sen. Jacque positive COVID-19 test

State Legislature Debates Anti-Racism, Anti-Sexism Education Bills

Critical Race Theory discussed during debate. One bill requires instruction materials be made public.

Bounce Milwaukee Guarantees Union For Employees

Labor agreement with Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Organization (MASH) guarantees representation.

State Democratic Lawmakers Propose Campaign Finance Reforms

Lawmakers say they face "uphill battle" to pass bills in republican controlled Legislature.

Democrats’ Bill Tightens Campaign Finance Laws

Aim is 'to stop this mudslide of money before it suffocates our democracy.'

Poll Shows Barnes Leads Among Milwaukee Democrats

Getting 39% of Milwaukee County Democratic vote. Alex Lasry polled at only 4%.

Larson Drops Out of Senate Race, Endorses Barnes

Eight candidates remain in race, including Godlewski, Lasry and Nelson.

Sen.Larson Statement on the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules

Campaign Integrity Package Announced

The Race Is On For Lt. Governor

The last time there was no incumbent, back in 2010, nine candidates ran for the position.

Barnes Gets National Endorsements for Senate Bid

Endorsements by three progressive groups could help him win the party activists.

Chantia Lewis Enters U.S. Senate Race

Milwaukee alderwoman is ninth candidate in the race to replace Ron Johnson.

Mandela Barnes Enters Senate Race

Long-rumored run by Lt. Governor becomes official and targets Ron Johnson.

Evers, Johnson Rake In Campaign Funds

Outpacing challengers, Evers raises $5 million and Johnson $1.2 million in first half of 2021.

Larson campaign’s second-quarter filing shows strong grassroots support

Alderwoman Chantia Lewis For U.S. Senate?

Website appears, and quickly disappears.

Sen. Larson Statement on Gov. Evers’ Partial Budget Veto

Whose Vision Will Prevail In Budget Battle?

Republicans got their way in budget rewrite, but Evers' vetoes loom.

Sen. Chris Larson on State Budget Vote: “Republicans Choose the Wealthy Few Over You”

Five Candidates Make Case For Beating Ron Johnson

Roundtable of Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate is first such event in campaign.

Vos Picks Gableman To Lead Election Probe

Announcement comes just one day after GOP Assembly Speaker attacked by Trump.

Bill Makes State a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’

With less regulation of guns. One of several Republican bills Evers likely to veto.

GOP Budget Fails Wisconsin Children – Needs Veto

Rep. Sanfelippo Calls For National Guard To Patrol City

Suburban Republican cites crime, calls it a “war zone,” demands Gov. Evers act.

State Senate Debates Anti-Defund Police Bill

Bill cuts state aid to cities at same level as any reductions in law enforcement spending.

Another Fib about the Big Lie

Lasry Misleads Voters On Minimum Wage

U.S. Senate candidate’s claim to back family supporting jobs exaggerates, distorts truth.

Evers Announces Reelection Bid

Speech at state Democratic convention touts education spending and new Foxconn contract.

Bowen Introduces Package of Policing Bills

The Milwaukee representative introduced a slate of legislation titled "Enough is Enough."

Bar Legislators From Destroying Records

State law requires public officials to preserve emails, but lawmakers exempted themselves.

Are Employers ‘Competing With The Couch’?

GOP legislators say jobless benefits causing worker shortage. Studies don’t back them up.

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces Bill to Support Students, Teachers, School Districts & Summer School Programs

Chris Larson Files To Run for U.S. Senate

State senator hopes to make move to Washington.

Bill Would End ‘Municipal Shuffle’ of Police Officers

Legislation by Rep. Moore Omokunde would decertify police officers trying to avoid firing, investigation.

Committee vote by WI GOP shows their contempt for unemployed Wisconsinites

GOP Legislators Target Jobless Pay

Bill restores work-search requirement, ends supplemental pandemic aid to unemployed.

GOP Report Proposes Regionalized UW-System

Interim system President Thompson doesn't support regional consolidation of university functions.

Contribution to Bob Peterson of $50

Contribution to Ashanti Hamilton of $10

Contribution to Milele A. Coggs of $10