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Dem Lawmakers Push To Legalize Medical Marijuana
State Sen. Jon Erpenbach and Rep. Chris Taylor tour state to discuss medical marijuana.
Nov 2nd, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
Restore the Elections Commission Staff
GOP legislators supported this until Walker veto cut staff. Our bill restores electoral security.
Oct 21st, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach and State Rep. Melissa Sargent
Mining Hearing Gets Ugly
Senator and mining proponent uses personal attack as part of defense of bill.
Sep 21st, 2017 by Al Gedicks
Don’t Cut Historic Tax Credits
They’re Walker's most successful economic development program. So why would he cut them?
Sep 1st, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
We Hate DOT, But Here’s $712 Million
GOP senators would borrow big for Department of Transportation they distrust.
Jul 24th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Democrats’ Bill Requires More Campaign Disclosure
Committees, corporations required to disclose any spending on ads within 60 days of elections.
Jul 14th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
John Nygren’s War on Drug Abuse
His daughter’s drug abuse problem brought the issue home to him.
Jul 10th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Governor’s Race Influences Budget
Joint Finance Democrats raise issues that could be used against Walker.
Jun 5th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Stop Raiding Veterans Nursing Home
Legislative oversight of this was vetoed by Gov. Walker. That’s wrong.
Mar 19th, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
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
The Legend of Leah Vukmir
Once considered a horrible legislator, she’s now one of the Capitol’s “heaviest hitters.”
Nov 8th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Open for Bribery
State Ethics Commission allows GOP legislator to create his own PAC, ignoring “bright line” in the law.
Oct 17th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Some Legislators Still Crave Secrecy
Some routinely destroy correspondence and other materials, making government less open.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Bill Lueders
The Report That Walker Killed
Its warning: Ending civil service means less qualified will serve. Why didn’t legislators see it?
May 16th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
State Could Still Get Medicaid Dollars
Would substitute for state spending, yielding millions for schools, roads, UW System.
May 6th, 2016 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Federal Court Recognizes Photo ID Problems
Decision notes it is too difficult for some classes of people to obtain photo ID.
Apr 15th, 2016 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
New Corrections Chief Faces Problems
Including overcrowded prisons, staff shortages and low morale, and a dearth of leadership.
Feb 22nd, 2016 by Steven Walters
New Medicaid Savings Could Benefit Taxpayers
Two factors will reduce state Medicaid costs and give legislators room to improve system.
Jan 4th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
21% of Gas Tax Will Go to Repay Debt
Debt level has doubled in a decade, yet legislators approve plan.
Nov 9th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Legislature Must Act to Help Veterans
Because of long wait times for veterans, their mental health care needs are not met.
Nov 6th, 2015 by Jon Erpenbach and Gordon Hintz
Time to Revisit Transportation Funding Solutions
71 percent of Wisconsin's roads are rated in poor or mediocre condition.
Sep 25th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Budget Included Big Changes on Taxes
Changes slash Alternative Minimum Tax on the wealthy and reduce “marriage penalty.”
Aug 17th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Why Republicans Tried to Repeal Open Records
Frustrated with open records requests that have embarrassed them, GOP leaders decided they’d had enough.
Jul 13th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Bucks Arena Will Need Democratic Support
But which Democrats are likely to back it?
Jul 6th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Was Act 10 Necessary?
New analysis by bipartisan expert on good government explodes the myths about Walker’s signature achievement.
Jun 16th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Who Will Lead the Democratic Party?
Five candidates seek the difficult job of trying to revive the minority party in Wisconsin.
Mar 23rd, 2015 by Steven Walters
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
Walker’s UW Cuts Get National Press
It’s probably helping his presidential run, but also raising questions about Walker as a person.
Feb 18th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Few Competitive Legislative Races
Redistricting has reduced the number of competitive districts for fall elections.
Jun 9th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Democratic Wedge Issues
Republicans are out of step on issues like same sex marriage and medical marijuana.
Jan 16th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Democrats in Disarray
The firing of its state spokesperson is just another sign the party has lost its way.
Mar 12th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Rep. Sanfelippo Says Full-Speed Ahead
His bill to downsize county government will be introduced next week and he predicts it will pass.
Jan 31st, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Rise of Chris Larson
Is he a young liberal heavyweight? Or a punching bag for Republicans?
Nov 27th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
The Anti-Health Care Governor?
Even as Scott Walker throws people off health care, he opposes federal programs that would increase coverage and lower costs.
Nov 21st, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Doyle’s Decision Could Send Ripples Through Milwaukee’s Political Landscape
Governor Doyle's announcement that he will not be seeking a third term could send ripples through Milwaukee's political landscape. The most commonly mentioned named Democratic Party members that may run for Governor include, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, State Sen. Jon Erpenbach, Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, and Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk.
Aug 19th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Beer Protest Spill a Spash!
The Spirit of ’07 Milwaukee Beer Party Protest and Demonstration was a good old-fashioned publicity stunt that brought cameras and crowds to the Milwaukee Ale House on Tuesday, July 10th, 2007.
Jul 11th, 2007 by Michael Horne
