Jennifer Shilling (Dem.), 32nd Senate District

Born Oshkosh, July 4, 1969; married; 2 children. Graduate Buffalo Grove, IL H.S.; B.A. in political science and public administration, UW-La Crosse 1992. Former congressional aide and legislative aide. Member: UW-La Crosse Alumni Assn. (fmr. pres.); La Crosse Co. League of Women Voters; La Crosse Co. Democratic Party (former chp.); UW-La Crosse Chancellor’s Community Council; Viterbo University Bd. of Advisors; La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce; La Crosse County Local Emergency Planning Com.; La Crosse Area Habitat for Humanity Women Build; Vernon Women’s Alliance; Viroqua Chamber Main Street; Riverfront La Crosse Community Advisory Bd. La Crosse Co. Bd. 1990-92.

Elected to Assembly 2000-10; elected to Senate in special election August 2011; reelected 2012. Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms 2005. Biennial Senate committee assignments: 2013 — Government Operations, Public Works, and Telecommunications; Universities and Technical Colleges; Jt. Com. on Finance (also 2011). Assembly committee assignments: 2011 — Jt. Com. on Finance (also 2009). 2009 — Health and Health Care Reform (also 2007); Rules. 2007 — Colleges and Universities (since 2003); Workforce Development; State of Wisconsin Building Commission (also 2005). 2005 — Financial Institutions (since 2001); Health (since 2001); Highway Safety (also 2003). 2003 — Insurance (also 2001). 2001 — Personal Privacy; Legis. Adv. Com. to the Minn.-Wis. Boundary Area Comn.

Telephone: Office: (608) 266-5490; (800) 385-3385 (toll free).
E-mail: Sen.Shilling@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: La Crosse 54601.
Mailing address: Office: Room 20 South, State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882, Madison 53707-7882.

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Sen. Mark Spreitzer Announces Committee Assignments and Legislative Staff as 2025-2026 Legislative Session Begins
34 State Legislators Endorse Jill Underly for State Superintendent
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Names Brandon Weathersby as New Director of Communications
Shilling Submits Senate Resignation
Rep. Hintz: Statement on Senator Jennifer Shilling Announcement Not to Seek Re-Election
Shilling Will Not Seek Re-election
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Shilling Will Not Seek Re-election

After 20 years of service, Democratic Leader looks to chart a new course

Why Filling out the 2020 Census Matters
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Why Filling out the 2020 Census Matters

Each household should participate by April 1st

Republicans Vote to Legalize Discrimination
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Republicans Vote to Legalize Discrimination

Right-wing politicians rush bill to deny health care based on gender, sexual orientation, and pre-existing medical conditions

GOP Blocks K-12 Funding While Voting to Send More Youth to Prison
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GOP Blocks K-12 Funding While Voting to Send More Youth to Prison

Prisons get almost $1 billion boost at expense of students and homeowners

Shilling Co-Authors Buy American Act
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Shilling Co-Authors Buy American Act

LRB-3753 supports American businesses, manufacturers and workers

More Work to be Done for Wisconsin Communities
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More Work to be Done for Wisconsin Communities

State of the State Highlights Positive Democratic Vision

Rep. Robyn Vining Proposes Bill to Curb Youth Vaping & Protect Consumers
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Rep. Robyn Vining Proposes Bill to Curb Youth Vaping & Protect Consumers

Bill is part of the Vaping Awareness Prevention package to improve public health in Wisconsin.

Republicans Reject Closing the “Dark Store Loophole”
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Republicans Reject Closing the “Dark Store Loophole”

Homeowners to face higher property taxes under Republican control.

Shilling/Billings Water Pollution Notification Act Receives Public Hearing
Senator Shilling Reacts to Senator Hansen Announcement
Republicans Abandon State Troopers
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Republicans Abandon State Troopers

Amidst Staffing Shortages, GOP Blocks Contract for Top Law Enforcement

Rep. Robyn Vining Wants Wisconsin to Go Big for Small Business
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Rep. Robyn Vining Wants Wisconsin to Go Big for Small Business

This bill creates a one-stop shop for all the information a business owner needs.

CWD Crisis Worsens as Republicans Turn a Blind Eye
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CWD Crisis Worsens as Republicans Turn a Blind Eye

Democratic proposal for CWD Testing Kiosks Rejected by Senate GOP

GOP Adjourn for the Year with Unfinished Business
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GOP Adjourn for the Year with Unfinished Business

Problems impacting Wisconsin persist under ‘Do Nothing’ Republicans

Shilling Co-Authors Veteran Tax Credit Bill
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Shilling Co-Authors Veteran Tax Credit Bill

“The men and women who answered the call to serve have earned our respect and should be able to receive the tax credits that are available to them.”

Every Day of Inaction Is One Day Closer to a Preventable Mass Shooting
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Every Day of Inaction Is One Day Closer to a Preventable Mass Shooting

Republicans Ignore Public Pleas for Action on Gun Violence

Republican Obstruction Escalates Insecurity for Family Farms
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Republican Obstruction Escalates Insecurity for Family Farms

Amid Dairy Crisis, Republicans Reject Ag Secretary Appointment

Republican Pettiness Threatens Family Farmers
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Republican Pettiness Threatens Family Farmers

"At a time when Wisconsin is losing dairy farms daily and suicide rates for farmers are rising, it is unacceptable and callous for Republicans to obstruct the appointment of Secretary Pfaff."

Shilling Co-Authors Child Care Tax Credit
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Shilling Co-Authors Child Care Tax Credit

Democrats propose plan to ease costs, expand economic opportunity

Democrats push Family Medical Leave Act protections
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Democrats push Family Medical Leave Act protections

“Families in Wisconsin are working harder than ever, but our laws simply haven’t kept pace with changes in the modern workplace.”

Shilling Co-Authors Hmong Veteran Bill
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Shilling Co-Authors Hmong Veteran Bill

There are estimated to be over 1,000 Hmong-Lao veterans living in Wisconsin.

Shilling Backs Medical Cannabis Efforts
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Shilling Backs Medical Cannabis Efforts

Democrats renew efforts to legalize medical cannabis

What Will It Take To Act?
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What Will It Take To Act?

As Mass Shootings Continue, Democrats Push for Action on Gun Safety

AFP-WI Launches New Wave of Grassroots Lobbying Efforts
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AFP-WI Launches New Wave of Grassroots Lobbying Efforts

The group will mobilize activists throughout the state to canvass communities, have conversations with their neighbors, and ask them to encourage their lawmakers to work toward policies that expand opportunities for Wisconsinites.

Shilling Applauds Hughes as WEDC pick
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Shilling Applauds Hughes as WEDC pick

"As someone with a connection to the Coulee Region, I have enjoyed working with Ms. Hughes through her work at Organic Valley."

GOP Bungling Could Cost Wisconsin Taxpayers Millions
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GOP Bungling Could Cost Wisconsin Taxpayers Millions

Republican Lame Duck Laws Continue to Obstruct State A.G.

Momentum for Medicaid Expansion Continues
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Momentum for Medicaid Expansion Continues

Democrats renew push for legislation to expand health coverage

Shilling Co-Authors Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Teen Dating Violence
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Shilling Co-Authors Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Teen Dating Violence

“Experiencing unhealthy relationship practices as a young adult can have lifelong negative impacts including increased risk for depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.”

Health Coverage for Pre-existing Conditions in Jeopardy
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Health Coverage for Pre-existing Conditions in Jeopardy

Thousands could lose coverage under GOP negligence

Shilling Echoes Bipartisan Concerns with Fiscally Reckless Republican Budget
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Shilling Echoes Bipartisan Concerns with Fiscally Reckless Republican Budget

"The Republican budget protects tax breaks for millionaires while raising property taxes on working families by the highest amount in a decade."

Male GOP Politicians Dictate Women’s Health
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Male GOP Politicians Dictate Women’s Health

Birth Outcomes to Worsen after Republicans Reject MA Expansion

Republicans Defy Wisconsin Voters
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Republicans Defy Wisconsin Voters

GOP politicians reject Medicaid Expansion and slash health funding

GOP Budget Cuts Threaten School Success
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GOP Budget Cuts Threaten School Success

Republicans block Gov. Evers’ historic investments in schools

Senate GOP Refuse to Close the “Dark Store” Loophole
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Senate GOP Refuse to Close the “Dark Store” Loophole

Homeowners to face higher property taxes under Republican control

Sen. Shilling Celebrates International Workers’ Day
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Sen. Shilling Celebrates International Workers’ Day

"Wisconsinites want to see their leaders on both sides of the aisle come together to expand economic opportunities and prioritize working families."

Remembering Wisconsin Workers
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Remembering Wisconsin Workers

"International Workers’ Memorial Day is a solemn reminder that we must fight for workplace safety each and every day."

Democrats Take Action to Extend SeniorCare
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Democrats Take Action to Extend SeniorCare

Popular and Successful Rx drug program extended 10 years

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #19 Relating to the Creation of the Committee to Celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Wisconsin’s Ratification of the 19th Amendment
GOP rejects funding for cancer research facility, veteran homes, and mental health facilities
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GOP rejects funding for cancer research facility, veteran homes, and mental health facilities

Republicans jeopardize investments in Wisconsin’s future

City of Prairie du Chien receives $250,000 state grant to support development of The Waterfront Hotel
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City of Prairie du Chien receives $250,000 state grant to support development of The Waterfront Hotel

WEDC investment to help fund construction of three-story downtown hotel

City of Prairie du Chien receives $250,000 state grant to support development of The Waterfront Hotel
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City of Prairie du Chien receives $250,000 state grant to support development of The Waterfront Hotel

WEDC investment to help fund construction of three-story downtown hotel

The People’s Budget is a Win for Wisconsin
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The People’s Budget is a Win for Wisconsin

“It’s a new day in Wisconsin."

Shilling Praises Gov. Evers Healthy Women, Healthy Babies Proposal
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Shilling Praises Gov. Evers Healthy Women, Healthy Babies Proposal

"I want to ensure that all moms in Wisconsin have access to quality health care so babies are born healthy and stay healthy."

Shilling Backs Gov. Evers’ Medical Marijuana Push
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Shilling Backs Gov. Evers’ Medical Marijuana Push

"Medical research, scientific studies, and personal experiences clearly support the use of medical marijuana."

Republicans jeopardize school funding with one-time spending gimmick
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Republicans jeopardize school funding with one-time spending gimmick

"Wisconsin’s working families have made it clear they want real solutions for tax relief, not political posturing."

Homeowners Triumph under Gov. Evers
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Homeowners Triumph under Gov. Evers

"Closing the Dark Store loophole will be a huge win for homeowners and small businesses in Wisconsin."

Shilling Statement on Foxconn Fiasco
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Shilling Statement on Foxconn Fiasco

"The Walker administration and legislative Republicans failed to put in place stronger safeguards to hold Foxconn accountable and protect Wisconsin taxpayers."

Senate Dem Leader lays out priorities for 2019-20 session
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Senate Dem Leader lays out priorities for 2019-20 session

"My Senate Democratic colleagues and I are committed to working with Gov. Tony Evers and focusing on the important issues at hand."

Shilling Announces Senate Office Staff
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Shilling Announces Senate Office Staff

Tony Palese will serve as Chief of Staff to Senator Shilling.

Election defeat leads to GOP temper tantrum
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Election defeat leads to GOP temper tantrum

Republicans ignore Wisconsin voters in attempt to cling to power

Statement on Senate Democratic Leadership Election
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Statement on Senate Democratic Leadership Election

"I am honored that my colleagues have once again entrusted me with the responsibility of serving as Senate Democratic Leader."

Wisconsin Lt. Governor puts health protections in jeopardy
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Wisconsin Lt. Governor puts health protections in jeopardy

Top Walker official admits GOP would end pre-existing condition coverage guarantee

GOP’s Spooky Saga of Health Care Flip-Flops
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GOP’s Spooky Saga of Health Care Flip-Flops

Republicans pander to families while siding with insurance execs

Property Taxes Increase Under Walker
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Property Taxes Increase Under Walker

GOP tax shift continues to hurt Wisconsin schools and homeowners

Wisconsin Budget Shock
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Wisconsin Budget Shock

$3.5 Billion Republican budget deficit on the rise

Wisconsin drivers to Gov. Walker: Just fix it!
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Wisconsin drivers to Gov. Walker: Just fix it!

Latest report highlights state’s crumbling infrastructure

Sarah Godlewski wins Democratic nomination for State Treasurer
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Sarah Godlewski wins Democratic nomination for State Treasurer

Godlewski is ready to work with Tony Evers and the whole Democratic ticket as they head into the general election.

GOP is biggest barrier to school success
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GOP is biggest barrier to school success

Local taxpayers forced to make up for Republican cuts to education

Sarah Godlewski earns key endorsement from End Citizens United
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Sarah Godlewski earns key endorsement from End Citizens United

Godlewski is the first statewide candidate in Wisconsin to earn this major endorsement.

Wisconsin wages stuck in the past
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Wisconsin wages stuck in the past

Anniversary of minimum wage increase highlights need for progress

Walker’s Foxconn Flop Tour Continues
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Walker’s Foxconn Flop Tour Continues

Foreign corp. buys vacant buildings as it rolls back plans for high-tech facility

Sen. Carpenter: ‘Frostman Deserves Appointment to WEDC Board’
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Sen. Carpenter: ‘Frostman Deserves Appointment to WEDC Board’

"Given his background and expertise, Senator Frostman is a perfect appointment to the WEDC Board."

Walker continues to ignore prison assault crisis
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Walker continues to ignore prison assault crisis

Safety concerns grow as administration ignores body camera mandate

GOP raids transportation fund for Foxconn (again)
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GOP raids transportation fund for Foxconn (again)

Diversion of road funding delays completion of statewide road projects

Top Democrats from across Wisconsin endorse Sarah Godlewski for State Treasurer
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Top Democrats from across Wisconsin endorse Sarah Godlewski for State Treasurer

"A bold woman and visionary leader: I’m honored to endorse Sarah Godlewski to be our State Treasurer," said former Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton.

Foxconn ties to Walker campaign exposed
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Foxconn ties to Walker campaign exposed

"This taxpayer-funded project is padding the pockets of Gov. Walker’s campaign finance chairman while diverting money away from our schools, roads, and small businesses."

Republican confusion threatens hemp industry
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Republican confusion threatens hemp industry

Republican flip-flops create uncertainty for farmers and families

State and Federal Democrats fight to defend internet access
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State and Federal Democrats fight to defend internet access

Republicans sell out internet consumers

Senator LaTonya Johnson Appointed to Joint Finance Committee
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Senator LaTonya Johnson Appointed to Joint Finance Committee

"It is an incredible honor and privilege to be appointed to the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee."

Shilling Statement on Joint Finance Appointment
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Shilling Statement on Joint Finance Appointment

"As a leader in the Democratic caucus, Sen. Johnson has been a strong advocate for gun safety, women’s health access and child care affordability."

Planned Parenthood files lawsuit against Trump
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Planned Parenthood files lawsuit against Trump

Organization fights to protect access to Title X and patient care

GOP to hungry children: “Let Them Eat Cake”
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GOP to hungry children: “Let Them Eat Cake”

Thousands of WI children to lose food assistance under House GOP Farm Bill

Shilling Statement on Foxconn
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Shilling Statement on Foxconn

"Foxconn has a troubling record of environmental violations and workplace abuses."

Affordable Care Act is Working in Wisconsin
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Affordable Care Act is Working in Wisconsin

Insurance premiums for ACA coverage in Wisconsin set to decrease in 2019

Ryan departure leaves Foxconn future in question
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Ryan departure leaves Foxconn future in question

Foreign corporation had banked on special favors from Ryan, Priebus and Walker

Shilling statement on Gov. Walker latest attack on families
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Shilling statement on Gov. Walker latest attack on families

"Once again, Republicans are sticking it to working families, seniors and people with disabilities..."

Shilling statement on the passing of Peg Lautenschlager
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Shilling statement on the passing of Peg Lautenschlager

"She was a trailblazer for many women in Wisconsin politics, a loyal friend and true blue Democrat."

Shilling statement on Lincoln Hills
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Shilling statement on Lincoln Hills

"I’m glad that we’re finally closing Lincoln Hills, but 2021 is still a long way off."

Shilling statement on extraordinary session
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Shilling statement on extraordinary session

"Gov. Walker and legislative Republicans are so desperate to maintain their grip on power that they are changing laws to silence voters."

Republicans will do anything to hold onto power
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Republicans will do anything to hold onto power

GOP retaliate following court ruling to uphold right to representation

Senate Republicans throw in the towel
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Senate Republicans throw in the towel

Majority party call it quits on legislative session

Gov. Walker fails to act on gun safety
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Gov. Walker fails to act on gun safety

"It’s disappointing to see Gov. Walker continue to ignore the pleas from Wisconsin students who want safe schools."

Walker’s no good, very bad, jobs record
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Walker’s no good, very bad, jobs record

Wisconsin’s 118,000 jobs deficit grows after another dismal jobs report

The time for action on gun violence is now
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The time for action on gun violence is now

Democrats call on Senator Fitzgerald to increase public safety

Republicans block school shooting precautions
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Republicans block school shooting precautions

In wake of school shooting Senate GOP prevent safety plan funding

Dallet for Justice Earns New Endorsements from Across Wisconsin
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Dallet for Justice Earns New Endorsements from Across Wisconsin

"The endorsement of these Wisconsin leaders gives this campaign the momentum to win on April 3rd."

Senate Republicans throw elections into chaos
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Senate Republicans throw elections into chaos

GOP witch hunt removes officials that oversee state elections and ethics

Jennifer Shilling Statement on SD10 Election Results
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Jennifer Shilling Statement on SD10 Election Results

"The results from today show that Wisconsin is ready for a change in Madison."

Statement on Delayed Action at Lincoln Hills
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Statement on Delayed Action at Lincoln Hills

"The Governor and Legislative Republicans have had three budgets to address the Lincoln Hills crisis and their inaction has only made problems worse."

Ads don’t reflect Governor’s priorities
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Ads don’t reflect Governor’s priorities

Gov. Walker policies undermine quality of life he touts

Smoggy future for clean air under GOP control
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Smoggy future for clean air under GOP control

Republican proposals undercut protections for public health

Walker’s latest hypocrisy
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Walker’s latest hypocrisy

Gov. Walker introduces proposal to fund program he vetoed four months ago

Senate GOP Calls for Investigation into Organization They Dismantled Two Years Ago
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Senate GOP Calls for Investigation into Organization They Dismantled Two Years Ago

"This request of the Attorney General is an egregious abuse of power..."

Republicans Open the Flood Gates
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Republicans Open the Flood Gates

Latest GOP proposal could lead to more flooding

GOP Tax Scam is the gift no one asked for
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GOP Tax Scam is the gift no one asked for

Senate GOP tax plan favors wealthy over working families

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