Cory Mason (Dem.),
Mayor of Racine since 2017. Previously represented Racine County in the Wisconsin State Assembly as Representative for the 66th Assembly District.
Blue Book Bio
Born Racine, January 25, 1973; married; 2 daughters, 1 son. Graduate Case H.S. (Racine); B.A. in philosophy UW-Madison. Full-time legislator. Member: River Alliance of Wis. (fmr. bd. mbr.); UW Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention (fmr. bd. mbr.); League of Conservation Voters; Racine Heritage Museum; Root River Council; Wild Root Co-op; I-94 Labor Development Com. (fmr. co-chp.). Former member: Wis. Coastal Management Bd.; Racine Rotary West. Redevelopment Authority of Racine 2005-11 (commissioner).
Elected to Assembly 2006; reelected since 2008. Biennial committee assignments: 2015 — Environment and Forestry (ranking min. mbr.); Labor; Tourism; Jt. Legis. Council (ranking min. mbr., mbr. 2013); Jt. Survey Com. on Retirement Systems (ranking min. mbr.). 2013 — Jt. Com. on Finance (ranking min. mbr, also 2011 eff. 1/12/12, mbr. 2009). 2011 — Jobs, Economy and Small Business; Natural Resources (ranking min. mbr., mbr. since 2007); Tourism, Recreation and State Properties; Legis. Coun. Spec. Com. on Infant Mortality. 2009 — Jt. Com. on Information Policy and Technology; Spec. Com. on Clean Energy Jobs; UW Hospitals and Clinics Authority Board; Groundwater Work Group. 2007 — Education; Jobs and the Economy.
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Jan 15th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Zapata Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Charge Related To Voter Fraud
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Former Milwaukee Election Official Pleads Not Guilty On Election Fraud Charges
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Dan Bice Undermines Elections Commission
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Nov 14th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Deputy Election Director Charged With Felony, Motive Revealed
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Illegal Ballot Requests Came From Deputy Milwaukee Election Director
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Nov 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Waukesha Sheriff Investigating Absentee Ballots Sent to Rep. Brandtjen
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Nov 2nd, 2022 by Henry Redman
Elections Commission Votes to Track Fraudulent Absentee Ballot Requests
Right-wing activists have illegally requested absentee ballots on behalf of other people.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Henry Redman
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Sep 20th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Racine County Man Charged With Felonies for Absentee Ballot Scheme
Harry Wait requested other citizens' absentee ballots to prove election fraud was possible.
Sep 2nd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Conservative Law Firm Tries To Stop Racine’s Voting Truck
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Aug 12th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden
State Elections Commission Helping Investigate Racine Voter Fraud
A Racine man committed voter fraud to prove it can be done. Racine sheriff congratulated him.
Aug 4th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Racine Man Commits Voter Fraud to Prove It Can Be Done
State Elections Commission calls for charges. Racine County law enforcement does nothing.
Jul 29th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
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Apr 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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Dec 20th, 2021 by Laurel White
Election Probe Testimony Postponed
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Oct 14th, 2021 by Laurel White
Republicans Again Attack Facebook-Funded Grants
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Aug 29th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
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Jul 5th, 2021 by Steven Walters
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Mar 1st, 2021 by Steven Walters
Mayor Appoints Jodie Tabak Chief of Staff
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Feb 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayors of 5 Largest Cities Issue Voting Challenge
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Oct 27th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
The Foxconn Deal Was Never Real
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Oct 19th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
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Jul 11th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Wisconsin Cities Get Grant Funds for Elections
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Jul 9th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Republicans Flip-Flop on Local Control
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Jun 30th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Politicos Respond to Safer At Home Ruling
Politicians, lobbyists and activists fall back on party line in attacking or praising decision.
May 14th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Erik Gunn, Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
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Since Republicans killed deal with manufacturer, trains have sat unused in Beech Grove, Indiana. Part 6 of series.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
Foxconn Innovation Centers Are On Hold
Hundreds of jobs were to be created at centers in four different cities. Little has happened.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Key Foxconn Executive Steps Down
Ever-shrinking project loses second key executive this year.
Sep 5th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Racine Officials Hid Public Records
And spent $18,000 in taxpayer dollars to do it. The public trust has been violated.
Feb 6th, 2019 by Bill Lueders
City Rated 2nd Worst Place For Blacks
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Nov 27th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
Foxconn Deal Will Help My City
Democratic mayor of Racine sees big benefits for the people he serves.
Jun 28th, 2018 by Racine Mayor Cory Mason
Wrangling Over Foxconn’s Massive Water Plan
Legal battle over Great Lakes Compact language and company’s draw down of Lake Michigan water.
Jun 20th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
GOP Legislative Districts Heavily White
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Jan 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Foxconn Loves Wisconsin, Walker
Gou says governor is top reason Foxconn coming. Abele has county site in play.
Jul 27th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
State Should Lead on Student Loan Debt
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Aug 25th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Wisconsin Student Debt Is Soaring
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Jan 19th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Unopposed Legislators Still Love Campaign Cash
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Sep 2nd, 2014 by Steven Walters
UW-Milwaukee Students Graduate with the Most Debt
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Oct 28th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Choice Schools Leave Disabled Students Behind?
As voucher schools expand to more cities, critics complain they don't serve disabled students.
Jul 8th, 2013 by Rory Linnane
The GOP’s Young Guns
Some of the newest Assembly Republicans, including four accountants, dictated the final budget.
Jun 10th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin a Tax Heaven for Businesses
The evidence suggests taxes are low on businesses, and have been for many years.
Mar 14th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Eternal Stadium Tax
It was originally supposed to end two years ago, but the Miller Park sales tax just goes on and on.
Jul 27th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
KRM and RTA Update
The Wisconsin state budget is now at a point where it will go to a conference committee after the Senate approved their version of the budget yesterday. The conference committee will reconcile the difference between the Assembly and Senate versions, and send the budget off to Governor Doyle. Doyle will then use his line-item veto power on certain language he doesn't like, and Wisconsin have a budget.
Jun 18th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Make a Difference, Help the RTA
The Regional Transit Authority, a solution to Milwaukee’s transit woes that we’ve advocated before, is coming down to the wire in the halls of the state capitol. For the plan to move forward it needs to be included in the state budget, and for that to happen it needs to be approved by the Joint Finance Committee. The Joint Finance Committee will vote on the matter on Thursday. The matter is anything but a done deal, and your support is turning a few votes. Please make a call Wednesday if you have the chance. Even if it’s just a one second “vote for the RTA on Thursday”, it’ll make a difference. Please call, your city needs you. Senator John Lehman (Racine) especially needs to hear from you! (608) 266-1832 (866) 615-7510, Fax (608) 267-6793, Sen.Lehman@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 7882, Madison, 53707 Representative Cory Mason (Racine) (608) 266-0634, Rep.Mason@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 8953, Madison, 53708 Representative Robin Vos (Racine) 888 534-0063, 608 282-3663 fax, rep.vos@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 8953, Madison, 53708 Representative Pedro Colon (Milwaukee) 888 534-0008, 608 282-3608 fax, rep.colon@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 8952, Madison, 53708 Representative Tamara Grigsby (Milwaukee) 888 534-0018, 608 282-3618 fax, rep.grigsby@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 8952, Madison, 53708 Senator Lena Taylor (Milwaukee) 608 266-5810, 608 267-2353 fax, sen.taylor@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 7882, Madison, 53707 Senator Alberta Darling (Milwaukee) 608 266-5830, 608 267-0588 fax, sen.darling@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 7882, Madison, 53707 [Full disclosure, Jeramey is a member of the RTA Steering Committee and a passionate advocate for the efficiencies of mass transit.]
Apr 28th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
