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Inside ALEC’s War on Public Education
Its general is Betsy DeVos, keynote speaker at annual conference I attended.
Aug 8th, 2017 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Conned by a Fox?
People of Wisconsin won’t be fooled by bad deal that needs thorough vetting.
Aug 1st, 2017 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Create an Economy for Everyone
Democrats propose a middle class tax cut, paid for with taxes on the wealthy.
Jun 14th, 2017 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Dear GOP, It’s Not Working
Wisconsin on verge of recession, Assembly GOP must take up middle class tax cut legislation
Jun 5th, 2017 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Study on MAC Tax Credit Badly Flawed
Manufacturing and Agriculture credit goes to wealthy, not to job creation.
May 3rd, 2017 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
GOP shows, once again, “anything goes” when it comes to guns
..."here we are, making it easier for dangerous people to carry concealed weapons."
Mar 28th, 2017 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Representative Subeck Introduces Legislation to Return Authority to Local Governments to Regulate Weapons on Buses
"This legislation enables those responsible for providing transit services to determine how best to ensure their employees’ and their riders’ safety."
Mar 16th, 2017 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Subeck and Taylor Unveil Middle Class Tax Cut Legislation
Wisconsin needs an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top
Mar 2nd, 2017 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
No Winners in Tony Robinson Tragedy, But There is a Way Forward
Yesterday, Tony’s family settled a lawsuit against the city for $3.35 million.
Feb 24th, 2017 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Advisory Referendums Have Meant Little
Legislators are considering advisory referendums on legalizing marijuana and making Daylight Savings Time permanent.
Feb 20th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Gov. Walker’s Risky Self-Insurance Scheme: More Chaos and Higher Costs
In a self-insurance model, the state is on the hook for the actual costs and liability of the health care covered employees receive.
Feb 17th, 2017 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Legislators Call on Governor Walker to do More to Combat Childhood Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning, especially in children under 6, causes a lifetime of health and behavioral issues, including reduced intelligence, learning disabilities, and developmental delays.
Feb 16th, 2017 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Shilling backs Compassionate Cannabis Care Act
Dems partner with health professionals and patients in medical marijuana push
Feb 7th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Let the Public Decide on Medical Marijuana
Introduces legislation calling for statewide referendum
Feb 6th, 2017 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Wisconsin Leads in Climate Change Study
Even as state agencies censor the issue, UW is national leader in its research.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Kari Lydersen
State’s Failures On Lead Pipes
Legislature misses chance to take action, state cuts funding that helps protect kids.
Jan 15th, 2017 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall
The Truth about Self-Insurance
States like North Carolina have seen a $200+ million budget deficit due to an accumulation of unexpected claims when shifting to a self-insurance model.
Dec 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Rhetoric vs. Reality: The Wisconsin GOP Hurts Wisconsin Women
In 2015, they voted to turn down millions in federal funding for women's health providers.
Oct 18th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Walker’s Lead Poisoned Politics
Lead paint manufacturer gives illegal donation; Walker protects companies from legal action.
Oct 18th, 2016 by Mary Bottari
On Press Call Elected Officials and Advocates Denounce Senator Johnson for His Continued Support of Trump
Call Comes As Trump Campaigns In Green Bay Today
Oct 17th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Walker’s Pay to Play Revealed
Why the D.A. should investigate deals made by the governor.
Oct 6th, 2016 by Chris Taylor and Dana Wachs
Sylville Smith Probe Looks Suspicious
AG Brad Schimel’s links to Milwaukee Police raise questions about his investigation.
Aug 25th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Will Walker Respond to Lead Crisis?
1 in 20 kids in state tested positive for lead. State standards are too weak.
Jul 21st, 2016 by Chris Walker
Donald Trump Picks The Most Extreme VP Pick in a Generation
Gov. Mike Pence is a nightmare for working Wisconsinites.
Jul 16th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Coming Soon: More Right Wing Litigation
Starring newly formed Center for Competitive Federalism
Jul 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Mr. Speaker, Repeal that Law!
Unconstitutional attack on women’s health should be stricken from state law
Jul 7th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Congress: Whose side are you on – The people’s or terrorists’?
Rep. Terese Berceau, Rep. Melissa Sargent, Rep. Lisa Subeck, and Rep. Chris Taylor released the following joint statement.
Jun 17th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Conservation Scorecard Shows Record Attacks on Water, Air, and Land
Conservation Scorecard 2015-2016 Released
Jun 15th, 2016 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Commonsense Prevails… For Now
"While we may have won the battle today, we have seen attempts from Governor Walker and legislative Republicans to resurrect their unpopular and ineffective policies despite their initial failure and massive public opposition."
Jun 10th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Republicans Continue to Sell Wisconsin Long-Term Care to the Highest Bidder
No evidence to demonstrate the need to overhaul Family Care and upend the lives of 60,000
May 24th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
The GOP Blame Game Continues
Walker again refuses to accept responsibility for state’s abysmal economic performance
May 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Rep. Taylor Responds to Latest GOP Divide and Conquer Tactics
GOP Returns to attacking UW Faculty & Staff, again
May 5th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
State Must Take Immediate Action to Address Lead Poisoning of Wisconsin Children
Outdated standards and testing procedures pose public health threat
Apr 28th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Rep. Taylor Urges JFC to Approve Funds for Voter ID Information Campaign
“I’m deeply disappointed that Governor Walker felt the need to blame the victims of one of the most extreme Voter ID laws in the country...”
Apr 27th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
State’s New Legal Gun on ALEC’s Team?
New Solicitor General handling cases against EPA, Obamacare and abortion access.
Apr 26th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Rep. Taylor Urges GAB to Request Critical Funds for Voter ID Information Campaign
Legislature has an obligation to fund needed campaign
Apr 26th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Taylor, Stakeholders Call on GOP to Fund Voter ID Information Campaign
Campaign required as state prepares for 1 million additional voters in November
Apr 21st, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Why is the GOP Obsessed with Making it Harder to Vote?
Legislative Republicans fail to fund Voter ID education campaign
Mar 29th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Does Justice Bradley Oppose Birth Control?
There’s no evidence she’s ever repudiated her past statements against some forms of contraception.
Mar 27th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Where is Justice Rebecca Bradley’s Apology to Women?
Exposed LGBTQ tirade is just the tip of Bradley’s iceberg of hate
Mar 18th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Tony Robinson 1 year later
It has been one year since Tony Robinson was killed.
Mar 11th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Taylor Calls on Assembly Jobs Committee to Take Action
Following latest WEDC scandal, Jobs Committee needs to do their job
Mar 9th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Liquid Nicotine Regulations Signed Into Law
Liquid nicotine is a toxic substance, a tiny amount of which can kill a small child.
Mar 2nd, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Legislature Votes to Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse
Kleefisch/Taylor legislation passes with strong bipartisan support
Feb 10th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Bill Requires Testing Tap Water for Lead
State has 176,000 lead service lines that can taint water. Flint situation cited.
Feb 9th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
Moving Towards Flint?
Republican bills would allow building on lakebeds, reduce pollution controls and allow privatized public utilities.
Feb 7th, 2016 by Chris Taylor and LaTonya Johnson
Reps Taylor & Johnson Circulate Lead Testing Bill
LRB 4694 brings Wisconsin in line with CDC recommendations.
Feb 5th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Rep. Taylor Proposes Updates to Officer-Involved Death Law
Measures will enhance independence, accountability
Feb 3rd, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Attacking Planned Parenthood = Attacking Women
Make no mistake, when this legislature attacks PPWI, they are really attacking women’s ability to access life-saving health care...
Jan 27th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Blank Checks OK for Campaign Donors, but not our Public School Children
“Since taking office, Governor Walker and legislative Republicans have cut $2 BILLION from our public schools, UW System and technical colleges...”
Jan 25th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
“Public Telling” Highlights Opposition, Solutions to Big Money Dominance in Elections
On 6th Anniversary of Citizens United Ruling, Wisconsin Should Move Towards Real Reform
Jan 21st, 2016 by WISPIRG Foundation
The Real State of the State
New Budget Numbers Show $158 Million Drop in Revenue
Jan 21st, 2016 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
What You Didn’t Hear in GOP State of the State
Day after speech, Senate GOP to vote against Wisconsin women
Jan 20th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
State of Governor Walker’s Wisconsin: Low Wages and Stagnant Job Creation
“Tonight we heard Governor Walker’s plan for Divide and Conquer 2.0”
Jan 19th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
State Assembly Congratulates the City of Madison on Achieving Platinum Status as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists
Madison achieved this honor in recognition of the city’s impressive bike paths and bike lanes, strong its partnerships with Trek and B-Cycle, its many cycling amenities, and the welcoming nature of Wisconsin’s capital city to cyclists.
Jan 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Public Hearing Held on Liquid Nicotine Safety Caps
Rep. Kerman & Rep. Taylor Joint Statement on Liquid Nicotine Safety Caps Bill
Jan 6th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Rep. Taylor Praises President Obama’s Actions to Curb Gun Violence
"As I’ve said all along, if more guns made us safer, we would be the safest country in the world."
Jan 5th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Rep. Gannon calls for a vigilante uprising
“Representative Gannon also makes a dangerous and misguided call for guns to be available on our college campuses.”
Dec 21st, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Bogus WPRI-funded Research Released
Researcher failed to disclose source of funding, included leading questions
Dec 16th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Infant Safety Seat Legislation Passes Transportation Committee
Assembly Bill 400 is available to be scheduled for a vote before the full Assembly when they reconvene in January.
Dec 8th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
WWN Supports Patients Reproductive Health Act
“As members of the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Women’s Network, we believe that every woman should have access to medically-accurate health care, free from harassment and intimidation.”
Nov 20th, 2015 by Wisconsin Women's Network
Patients Reproductive Health Care Act Announced
This bill comes on the heels of a highly coordinated and unrelenting attack on women’s health by Governor Walker and legislative Republicans.
Nov 19th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Supports Introduction of the Patients Reproductive Health Act
Proactive legislation would allow patients to access reproductive health care free of political interference, harassment and misinformation
Nov 18th, 2015 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
Assembly Democrats Urge Gov. Walker to Veto Assembly Bill 387 and Assembly Bill 388
Bills Will Have a Devastating Impact on Wisconsin’s Tradition of Clean, Open and Transparent Government
Nov 17th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Hansen, Shankland and Taylor to Introduce WEDC Anti-Corporate Fraud Legislation
Legislation would create new felonies for corporate welfare fraud and WEDC specific fraud hotline
Nov 12th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Representative Lisa Subeck Circulates Bill Banning Semiautomatic Weapons
Semiautomatic assault weapons are a class of firearms that are designed to kill large numbers of people quickly.
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Republicans Ransack Civil Service System
Cronyism is seeping into our government.
Oct 30th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Infant Safety Seat Legislation Moves Forward
Assembly Committee on Transportation Holds Public Hearing
Oct 28th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Wisconsin Children’s Outdoor Heritage Resolution Passes Legislature
The legislature passed a bipartisan resolution recognizing the importance of children’s access to Wisconsin’s outdoor resources and activities.
Oct 23rd, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
GOP Pass Their Corruption Agenda
Allowing unlimited corporate dollars in elections while dismantling nonpartisan GAB watchdog shows GOP agenda
Oct 22nd, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Will Republicans Get Serious About Gun Violence?
Rep. Taylor’s Statement on Rep. Kremer’s Proposal for Guns on UW Campuses
Oct 13th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
State’s Biomedical Industry Threatened
Assembly bill could kill industry with 100,000 workers and $27 billion annual impact.
Oct 1st, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced Modernizing Infant Passenger Safety Laws
September 13-19 is National Child Passenger Safety Week.
Sep 16th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Republicans’ Brazen Attack on Open Government Continues
Newest Speaker Vos Proposal Will Severely Restrict Records Access
Sep 8th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Legislative Republicans turn their attack to birth control
Assembly Bill 310 would exclude most Wisconsin women’s health centers from the federal Title X funding.
Sep 2nd, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
ALEC Aims to Privatize All Schools
Wisconsin follows its lead but Nevada's sweeping law sends shock waves.
Aug 28th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
The Attack on Planned Parenthood
Abortion opponents harass clinic staff and oppose birth control.
Jul 30th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
State Budget Finale: 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 State Rep. Chris Taylor
Rep. Chris Taylor’s Statement on Marriage Equality Decision
"Love is love, regardless of a person’s gender, sexual orientation, race, social or economic status. "
Jun 26th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
The Final Countdown
“This budget is like the Titanic."
Jun 23rd, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
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 State Rep. Chris Taylor
Republicans Continue Assault on Our Public School System
OK $250 mil cut to UW System while gutting tenure, shared governance
Jun 1st, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Taylor Challenges GOP Lawmakers: Do the Right Thing
Encourages lawmakers to preserve Wisconsin’s SeniorCare program
May 21st, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Private School Vouchers Win Big at Expense of Public Schools
Rep.Taylor Statement on Private School Voucher Expansion
May 20th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Republicans Target Utility Fighter CUB
Proposal would kill funding for Citizen’s Utility Board, which advocates for consumers.
May 4th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Earth Day or April Fools Day?
"The wealth of the nation is its air, water, soil, forests, minerals, rivers, lakes, oceans, scenic beauty, wildlife habitats and biodiversity… that’s all there is."
Apr 24th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Legislators Hope Tax Windfall Rescues Them
If state tax collections don’t go up -- soon -- lawmakers must swallow Walker’s unappetizing budget cuts.
Apr 20th, 2015 by Steven Walters
State Relents on Squeezing Family Planning Clinics
State auditor had demanded millions in repayment from clinics offering birth control, but now backs off.
Apr 16th, 2015 by Kate Golden
Think Indiana-style discrimination law couldn’t happen here? Think again.
“We should be ever vigilant as lawmakers to avoid writing hate and discrimination into our laws.”
Apr 3rd, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
New Wisconsin Poll Shows Public Wants Major Changes to Budget on Health Care
The polling shows massive public support for Wisconsin to take the enhanced federal funding for BadgerCare rejected in the Governor’s budget.
Mar 17th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Budget Could Delay Local Highway Projects
Republican legislators want to reduce borrowing in Walker transportation budget, but this could delay numerous projects.
Mar 16th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Madison legislator urges funding for independent probes of officer-involved deaths
Rep. Chris Taylor wants Walker's budget to provide more Department of Justice investigators
Mar 9th, 2015 by Press Release
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 State Rep. Chris Taylor
JFC economic development briefings briefly gave me hope, and then not so much
"If voters in Iowa think our federal deficit is too high, just imagine what Governor Walker and his economic team in Wisconsin will do to it!"
Mar 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
DNR Secretary Suggests Corporate Sponsorship of State Parks
Assembly Democratic JFC members Chris Taylor and Gordon Hintz released the following statement on Stepp’s comments.
Mar 3rd, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
JFC begins briefings on “crisis budget”
"Today’s hearing created more questions than were asked."
Mar 2nd, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Rep. Taylor’s statement on GOP desperate budget ruse
"Governor Walker hit the nail on the head when he called a Right to Work debate a ‘distraction.’"
Feb 20th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Walker proposes staggering cuts to UW System
Proposal hurts Wisconsin students and families
Jan 27th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Rep. Taylor’s statement on Walker’s budget deficit
Latest Fiscal Bureau analysis shows $283.4 million deficit
Jan 23rd, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
