Jennifer Shilling

Five Things to Watch For in 2016

Will Rebecca Bradley win? Can Democrats re-take the senate? Will Walker get a different job?

Layoffs hit new high under Gov. Walker

Administration confirms worst year yet for mass layoffs in Wisconsin

What will it take to get Republican leaders to intervene?

Reports of child abuse, sexual assault not enough to spur GOP investigation

Intimidated by public opposition, Gov. Walker signs political corruption bills in private

Upset by the criminal conviction of six Walker aides on charges ranging from theft to misconduct in office, Republicans have repeatedly sought to weaken Wisconsin’s ethics enforcement and campaign finance laws.

Wisconsin eligible for $1 billion in taxpayer savings

BadgerCare expansion would generate critical funding for local schools, roads

Workers hopeful as Dem bill to improve retirement security advances

Badger Blueprint proposal seeks to boost retirement saving

Statement on investigation into Gov. Walker’s Dept. of Corrections

“Years of Republican budget cuts, forced overtime policies and limits on workplace safety have created major problems at Wisconsin’s correctional institutions."

Republican WEDC illegally gave out $21 million in taxpayer dollars

Democrats have put forward numerous proposals to reign in the WEDC, increase accountability and improve economic development.

Shilling, Billings call for rail safety improvements

Rail safety improvements are needed to prevent train derailments and protect local communities from potentially catastrophic accidents.

Layoffs mount as GOP attacks government accountability

Over 10,000 Wisconsin workers have been affected by mass layoffs and business closings this year compared to 6,186 workers in all of 2014.

Senate Republicans Unwilling to Lead

“Wisconsin families are tired of waiting for Senate Republicans to get their act together.”

Open Government is Good Government

Three bills will rewrite long-standing campaign finance, ethics and anti-corruption laws.

Layoffs skyrocket while Republicans attack open government

Mass layoffs in Wisconsin have increased dramatically in 2015 leaving thousands of Wisconsin workers unemployed and looking for work.

Gov. Walker signs bill limiting John Doe investigations

Wisconsin families ignored as GOP enables more political corruption

Corruption has a new ally

GOP blocks investigations of political crimes

GOP Pushes Bills to Hide Political Corruption and Allow More Money in Politics

Republicans’ misguided agenda dismantles state ethics and campaign finance laws

Republicans fail to address middle class issues

Fall agenda dominated by power grabs, divide and conquer policies

Statement on Supreme Court Appointment

“This power grab sets a terrible precedent and doesn’t pass the smell test.”

Democrats drive effort on student loan debt relief

Higher Ed, Lower Debt Bill will help lower interest rates and provide tax relief for 815,000 Wisconsin student loan borrowers

Legislative Republicans propose dismantling of Accountability Board

“Given the recent attacks on open record laws, high-profile criminal investigations and repeated instances of cronyism, it’s clear that we need more government accountability, not less.”

Badger Blueprint lays out legislative priorities

Senate Democrats propose innovative solutions to strengthen middle class

Statement on the passing of Marty Beil

"Marty was a tireless advocate for Wisconsin’s working families and a fearless defender of workplace freedom."

Shilling Calls for Special Session on Transportation Funding

A July 2015 report by the U.S. Department of Transportation ranked Wisconsin the third worst state in the nation for transportation infrastructure.

Legislative Leaders and Citizen Action Call on Walker to Make Course Correction on BadgerCare

Wisconsin is adding mostly poverty-wage jobs, which is increasing BadgerCare enrollment.

Republicans propose return to Political Patronage

Republican legislative proposal will repeal Wisconsin's civil service protections and increase political patronage in state government

Republicans fail to learn from Gov. Walker’s mistakes

Despite stunning presidential collapse, GOP continues effort to block birth control access and obstruct lifesaving medical research

Wisconsin schools remain resilient

Historic K-12 cuts and massive voucher expansion can’t stop local schools

Protect Wisconsin students; Pass voucher school accountability

“While Republicans focus on cutting local school funding and turning the state’s superintendent into a partisan political position, Wisconsin students and families are being left behind.”

GOP shuns accountability, opts for further voucher expansion

Cost of Gov. Walker’s $1.1 billion entitlement program set to grow again

The Explosive Growth of School Choice

It’s grown 78% in four years, now puts 32,100 kids in private schools

Schools Need Help For Hungry Children

Assembly bill seeks to give more kids access to quality meals for breakfast and lunch.

As Students Go Back to School, Republicans Siphon Hundreds of Millions of Taxpayer Dollars to Unaccountable Private Schools

Republican Campaign Donors Profit off Public Schoolchildren

$1.1 Billion and Counting…

GOP vouchers undermine public education in Wisconsin

Sen. Shilling statement on Gov. Walker’s proposal to restrict health care access

“Gov. Walker’s plan will end up costing working families more while largely benefiting the big insurance companies and wealthy special interests who are backing his presidential campaign.”

Walker jobs agency “in disarray”

Republican lawmakers stonewall reforms and block accountability

Senate Democrats unveil new legislative website

Wisconsin residents will now have an easier time finding information on state legislative activity.

Dogged by scandals at home, Gov. Walker sets his sights on D.C.

“While Gov. Walker continues to campaign full-time for president on the taxpayers' dime, families here in Wisconsin are being left behind.”

Sen. Shilling statement on budget signing

“Families in Wisconsin deserve better than a part-time governor...”

GOP renews effort to limit public transparency ahead of Walker announcement

"Republicans were unsuccessful in their sneak attack on Wisconsin’s open records laws, so naturally their next target is the government watchdog agency that enforces these laws."

Sen. Shilling statement on budget debate

"Wisconsin is home to almost six million people, but legislative Republicans carefully crafted this budget to benefit one person who just so happens to be running for president."

Bucks Arena Will Need Democratic Support

But which Democrats are likely to back it?

Sen. Shilling statement on open government changes

Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement:

Legislative Republicans deal one-two punch to Wisconsin communities

GOP budget deal will cost jobs and force more school cuts

School advocates rally to restore K-12 funding cuts

Republican cuts threaten education opportunities for Wisconsin children

Sen. Shilling statement on marriage equality ruling

"Today’s decision confirms what many in our state have known for years: Love is Love. "

Sen. Shilling statement on King v. Burwell decision

"As a result of this ruling, tens of thousands of Wisconsinites will continue to have the security of access to affordable health care."

Dems renew call for WEDC investigation as GOP remains silent

“If crimes have been committed, taxpayers deserve to know”

Republicans mulling repeal of Family Medical Leave Act

Plan would jeopardize Wisconsin jobs and cost millions of dollars

Badger State ranks dead last in Midwest job growth

Wisconsin job creation slowed by absentee Governor and GOP budget deficit

Sen. Shilling statement on parent-led school advocacy

"It is unfortunate that legislators in the majority party have chosen to disparage these parents and dismiss the concerns of families who are trying to advocate for Wisconsin’s children."

Republicans pass dangerous abortion ban

GOP disregards medical community and approves ban that threatens women's health

Republican plan cuts $250 million from UW schools to fund special interest earmarks

Layoffs and tuition hikes set to impact students and communities

Gov. Walker fired from troubled jobs agency

Statement from Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling.

Shilling grabs national attention as one of the “40 Most Interesting Women in Politics”

“Women are making history in Wisconsin and across our country, and I’m proud to be a part of this movement.”

Special interests win big in GOP school scheme

Millions diverted from public school classrooms to benefits powerful special interests

Democrats propose student loan debt relief

“We need to start finding ways to slow the growth of student loan debt in our state.”

Shilling statement on Dept. of Justice investigation into Gov. Walker’s WEDC

"While it is unclear whether any criminal violations may have occurred, I am deeply troubled by the recent allegations of pay-to-play politics involving Gov. Walker’s office and his campaign contributors."

State Capitol Update

A recap of this week’s votes “Under the Dome”.

Sen. Jennifer Shilling column: After years of cuts, schools deserve a raise

Democrats believe that education must be our top budget priority.

GOP says ‘NO’ to student loan debt relief

"Simply allowing individuals to refinance their student loans at lower interest rates would save some families thousands of dollars a year."

State Capitol Update

A recap of this week’s votes “Under the Dome”

Audit reveals additional problems at persistently troubled agency

Shilling statement on Gov. Walker’s WEDC failure

Shilling statement on 20 week abortion ban

"Once again, Republicans are failing to address the important economic and financial challenges facing our state and are instead forcing their political ideology on women across Wisconsin."

Despite growing national economy, Wisconsin budget crisis looms due to GOP policies

Latest budget forecast a signal of state’s underperforming economy

GOP cuts recycling while boosting Walker’s office pay

Taxpayers continue to shoulder the burden of Governor's presidential campaign

Republicans reject funding for Wisconsin’s Cancer Reporting System

GOP cuts continue to jeopardize the health of Wisconsin families

Democrats denounce Gov. Walker’s subsidies to corporations that outsource jobs

Scandal-plagued WEDC agency linked to business outsourcing again

GOP giving up on voucher school accountability

Waste, fraud and abuse in taxpayer-subsidized program to continue

Republicans reject oversight of Gov. Walker’s campaign travel

Move comes less than a week after limiting travel reimbursement for veterans

Legislators Hope Tax Windfall Rescues Them

If state tax collections don’t go up -- soon -- lawmakers must swallow Walker’s unappetizing budget cuts.

Dems push veteran services as a budget priority

GOP cuts restrict program access and deny economic opportunities

Rural broadband expansion plan rejected by GOP

"We should be expanding economic opportunities and investing in the infrastructure that Wisconsin businesses need to grow."

Democrats author Equal Pay Enforcement bill to close pay discrimination gap

The introduction of the bill coincides with the upcoming National Equal Pay Day on April 14th.

GOP budget crisis blamed for loss of 700 Wisconsin jobs

Budget cuts and financial uncertainty cited in closure of GeminiCares

Wisconsin Senate leaders go “On the Issues” at Marquette Law

Shilling and Fitzgerald will give their views on state budget deliberations, spending and policy priorities.

Walker’s Christmas Tree Budget

The budget has a flock of non-financial items -- 58 in all -- that will quietly change state polices.

Walker’s UW Cuts Get National Press

It’s probably helping his presidential run, but also raising questions about Walker as a person.

U.S. Supreme Court Case Threatens Health Care

Wisconsin and 34 states that didn’t set up health care exchanges could lose all coverage under Obamacare.

Who Will Lead the Democrats?

The party badly needs leadership, but the bench looks thin. Here are the likely candidates.

Conservation Scorecard Reveals Bipartisan Conservation Cooperation

Engaged Conservation Voters Trumping Polluters

Businesses, Special Interests Got $600 Million in Tax Breaks

But two-thirds of $1.9 billion in Republican tax cuts went to families.

Casualties of War

The war over Act 10 may be a key reason 46% of legislators have left or will leave in just over two years.

State Declines Federal Aid for Disabled

Disabled lack jobs and employment services as a result

Important information from Alderman Michael J. Murphy

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Important information from Alderman Jim Bohl

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A Wiser Prison Policy

Alternatives to prison cost less and are more effective, as a new group lobbying the legislature contends.

A Fiscal Shell Game

Legislators will likely transfer $500 million from the general fund to the transportation fund, yet bicycle funding will still get cut.

The Rise of Chris Larson

Is he a young liberal heavyweight? Or a punching bag for Republicans?