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The Time for Universal Background Checks is Now
"81% of voters support background checks."
Aug 15th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Democrats continue pushing unnecessary, costly Medicaid expansion
"Expanding Medicaid even further to include able-bodied individuals living above the poverty line would put an even greater weight on the taxpayer."
Aug 8th, 2019 by MacIver Institute
Rep. Robyn Vining Co-Sponsors NEW Medicaid Expansion Legislation
"Medicaid expansion is what the people want and it’s what they deserve."
Aug 5th, 2019 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
Erpenbach/Riemer Introduce Medicaid Expansion Bill
Proposal will prevent 2 billion Wisconsin tax dollars from going to other states
Aug 5th, 2019 by State Rep. Daniel Riemer
Momentum for Medicaid Expansion Continues
Democrats renew push for legislation to expand health coverage
Aug 5th, 2019 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Governor’s Leadership Moves State Forward
A bold vision for Wisconsin and a budget based on input from all the people.
Aug 1st, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Republicans Abandon Small Family Farmers
Farmers are asking for our help, and the majority party’s inaction yesterday was absolutely a matter of abandoning our farmers by putting politics before their lives.
Jul 24th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
GOP Legislators Delay Funds for Homeless, Farmers
Evers, Democrats push for state spending approved in budget, Republicans want review by Senate.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Laurel White
Legislators Want to Protect ACA Coverage
Laws needed to assure health coverage continues if courts overrule it, Democrats say.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Erik Gunn
State Needs Equal Pay Law for Women
Wisconsin Republicans repealed Equal Pay Enforcement Act in 2012.
Jul 14th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Vos Wants Medical Marijuana Bill
Assembly Speaker wants to push this bill in fall. Will Senate oppose it?
Jul 1st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Senate Sends $82 Billion Budget to Evers
Governor can reject, approve or partially veto the Republicans' revised version of budget.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Laurel White
Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bills Relating to Equal Treatment of Liquor Sales, Improving Wisconsin’s Competitiveness by Eliminating Tax Benefits
Senate Bill 83, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 6, creates the equal treatment of retail sales of all types of liquor for off-premises consumption.
Jun 24th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Republican, Democrat Offer Different Takes On Budget
Sen. Jon Erpenbach blasts failure to expand Medicaid, tax breaks for manufacturers
Jun 20th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
Legislators Okay $1 Billion for UW Projects
Budget committee approves some 40 projects, including UWM Chemistry Building.
Jun 12th, 2019 by Laurel White
GOP Budget Jacks Up Auto Fees
Vehicle title fee up 137%; higher fees would raise $393 million for roads.
Jun 7th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
A day after gutting health care programs around the state, GOP criminalizes reproductive care
Democrats have introduced and promoted initiatives aimed at improving access to preventive care like basic health exams, cancer screenings, and STI testing.
Jun 5th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
GOP Approves $558 Million Health Care Hike
But Republican budget rejects Medicaid expansion that would save the state $320 million, Evers notes.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Laurel White
Rep. Sargent’s Lonely Pro-Pot Campaign
Democrat has pushed for full legalization for years, with few politicians joining her. Until now.
May 27th, 2019 by Hibah Ansari
Public Hearing Held to Honor Wisconsin Hero, Staff Sergeant Daniel D. Busch
The bill honors the service and heroism of a young veteran who gave his life for his country.
May 21st, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Republican Pushes for Medical Marijuana
State Sen. Patrick Testin could be the key man in the success or failure of proposal.
May 14th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Needs a People’s Budget
Polls, public hearings show support for more K-12 education funding, Medicaid expansion, medical pot.
May 8th, 2019 by Joint Finance Committee Democratic Members
Senator Erpenbach Praises Governor Evers’ Healthy Women, Healthy Baby Initiatives
"Republicans are sending a strong message to the people of our state that access to comprehensive health care is less important than the political points they’re trying to score."
May 7th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
How Walker Wrecked State’s Prisons
Overworked staff, high turnover, rising overtime costs and violence plague the prisons.
May 2nd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Senator Erpenbach Applauds the SeniorCare Extension
"This is a huge win for our state."
Apr 17th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Advocates of Legal Pot Still Face Hurdles
Public support growing but GOP leaders oppose Evers' plan to legalize medical marijuana and possession of small amounts.
Apr 7th, 2019 by Suzie Kazar
Senator Erpenbach supports Gov. Evers’ workforce development proposals
Instead of agreeing with a $1 increase in minimum wage for working-class Wisconsinites, Republicans stood up for their wasteful tax handout, which gives 16 wealthy individuals $36 million.
Apr 4th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
JFC Democrats Baffled by Republican Objection to Reducing Childhood Lead Poisoning
With the federal matching rate at 94.56%, and hundreds of thousands of children facing exposure, the JFC Democratic members are outraged that the Republicans objected to the request.
Mar 7th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
State Is Ready for Medical Marijuana
Myths have been debunked. Health benefits are clear. Voters support it.
Feb 23rd, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Sen. Erpenbach Applauds Gov. Evers’ Medical Marijuana Proposal
"Marijuana can provide relief to those suffering from cancer, glaucoma, PTSD, ALS, chronic pain and can even help in the fight against opiate addiction."
Feb 18th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Senator Erpenbach Introduces Comprehensive Health Care Protection Bill
"It is time to stop playing politics with people’s lives, and work across the aisle on real solutions."
Jan 31st, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Legislature Works Overnight To Curb Evers Power
Limits on early voting, constraints on Evers campaign promise on health care.
Dec 5th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
About That Republican Victory
Voters rejected Democrats for the Assembly, Robin Vos declares. Er, not exactly.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Kimberly-Clark, Unions, Push for Subsidy
State Senate lacks votes to approve $70 million subsidy for 400 jobs.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Laurel White
Democrats Resist Limiting Governor’s Power
Republicans want lame-duck session to reduce Evers' power, Democrats warn of a court challenge.
Nov 10th, 2018 by Laurel White
Erpenbach Calls on Governor to End Support of “Zero Tolerance”
Urges Walker to join eight other Governors in recalling National Guard Troops
Jun 20th, 2018 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Time to Make Our Older Adults a Priority
State should prioritize spending on healthcare and housing for seniors.
Jun 5th, 2018 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Erpenbach Thankful for DOT Exception for Sauk City Fire Department
The rail line was converted to the Great Sauk Trail last summer as a part of the Rails to Trails program administered by the Department of Transportation.
May 9th, 2018 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Village of West Baraboo Repayment
"After more than a year of trying to work this out with the DOT, I am happy taxpayers in West Baraboo will have the funds returned."
May 9th, 2018 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Republicans Resist Net Neutrality Bill
Issue is critical to small businesses, who create most new jobs in the state.
May 7th, 2018 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Billions for Foxconn, Failure for Rural Wisconsin
Rural economic development bill passes Assembly 95 to 0, fails to get a vote in the Senate.
Apr 9th, 2018 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Mayor Tom Barrett Applauds Passage of Bill Prohibiting Straw Purchasing
Senate Bill 408 criminalizes gun purchases on behalf of felons and acting as ‘human holster’
Mar 28th, 2018 by Mayor Tom Barrett
Senate “Hatchet Job” Removes Haas, Bell
What did they do wrong? “I have no idea,” Fitzgerald admits, but demands firings.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Matt Rothschild
Statement of Senator Jon Erpenbach on Governor Walker’s re-election health care plan.
"These newly loved Democratic plans are a drop in the bucket compared to what accepting funds to expand BagerCare could do for the people of this state."
Jan 21st, 2018 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Legislature Must Act On Prison Safety
More protections needed for prison workers, proposed bill provides solutions.
Jan 10th, 2018 by State Rep. Dave Considine
Help Needed to Prevent Veterans’ Suicides
22 veterans commit suicide every day in U.S. Proposed state program addresses issue.
Jan 7th, 2018 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Legislature Must Act on Prison Overcrowding
Safety a huge issue; will Republicans have courage to take on issue?
Dec 16th, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Medicare Threatened By Federal Tax Cuts
Massive deficit it causes could require huge cuts in Medicare.
Dec 7th, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
With Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families
Industrial Acid Mining Bill Will Put Public Health at Risk for Generations
Nov 8th, 2017 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
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
Respect Women Act Restores Women’s Medical Rights
Proposals to Take Politics out of Medical Decisions, Repeal Harmful Abortions Restrictions and Improve Health Center Safety
Oct 12th, 2017 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
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
Healthcare Protection Package a Needed First Response to Potential ACA Repeal
The Healthcare Protection Package would help to continue vital policies that reduce costs to healthcare consumers and provide access to insurance with robust coverage.
May 12th, 2017 by Community Advocates Public Policy Institute
Shilling backs Health Care Protection Package
D.C. politics threaten health care access for Wisconsin families
May 12th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
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
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
Republican Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit costing millions more than expected – benefits just a few of the state’s wealthiest individuals
"75% of the total Manufacturing and Agriculture tax credit is going to individuals that each make more than a million dollars a year"
Jan 24th, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
2017 Wisconsin Health Insurance Cost Ranking
Milwaukee Area Still Has Above Averages Costs
Dec 21st, 2016 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Sen. Shilling appoints Taylor, Erpenbach to serve on Joint Finance Committee
“Sen. Taylor and Sen. Erpenbach have been outspoken advocates for working families in Wisconsin and understand the importance of investing in our future.”
Dec 2nd, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
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
New $0 Deductible Health Plans Introduced
Wisconsin health consumers will save over $209 million
Sep 30th, 2016 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Action Needed Now for King Residents
Erpenbach: Fund $18 million projects from 2015 Capital Budget and Enact Legislative Oversight Now
Sep 20th, 2016 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Illegal Coordination Highlighted in Guardian story
Senator Erpenbach has worked in the Legislature to regulate issue ads since his election in 1998 to the Senate.
Sep 14th, 2016 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Erpenbach Vows to Again Seek Legislative Accountability for Veterans Budget
“The nursing home fund raid without Legislative approval is not business as usual as Governor Walker and DVA bureaucrats would like you to believe.”
Sep 6th, 2016 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Neglect Ignored, Problems Denied, Solutions Delayed
GOP inaction once again jeopardizes vulnerable residents at state facility
Sep 1st, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Veteran’s Nursing Homes Should Not Be Shortchanged
"From here, it looks like decisions have been made to cut costs that are sacrificing resident care and comfort, perhaps just to bank money for other uses."
Aug 29th, 2016 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Some Legislators Still Crave Secrecy
Some routinely destroy correspondence and other materials, making government less open.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Bill Lueders
Democrats Warn of Consequences on the Eve of the Death of the Government Accountability Board
Democrats highlight Scott Walker and the Republicans' dismantling of the non partisan Government Accountability Board.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
UW Operational Budget to Get Board Vote: Lowest State Support Reflects Republican Cuts
Higher student fees and less state support for our university system are on the agenda this week in Madison.
Jun 8th, 2016 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
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
Erpenbach to Gov. Walker: Stop DVA attacks on Veterans offices
Local veteran to veteran counseling at risk again at the hands of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
May 23rd, 2016 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
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
Walker Administration and Republican Legislators Must Also Be Held Accountable for Corrections Crisis
Assembly Democrats Request Audit of Department of Corrections
Feb 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter BarcaProposal to Transform Delivery of Local Veterans Services a Bad Idea
“I know that the authors of this proposal believed they were putting forward a proposal built through consensus which is simply not true.”
Jan 26th, 2016 by Jon Erpenbach and Gordon Hintz
The Real State of the State
New Budget Numbers Show $158 Million Drop in Revenue
Jan 21st, 2016 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Erpenbach Calls for Corrections Reforms Immediately
Currently seeking co-sponsors, Erpenbach and other authors of the proposals expect introduction of the bills next week.
Jan 6th, 2016 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Democrats propose Corrections Reform measures to improve public safety
“The lack of urgency by Gov. Walker’s administration and the Republican majority to address complaints of child abuse and assaults in our correctional facilities is appalling”
Jan 6th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
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
Walker Policy to Cost WI Taxpayers $1.07 Billion in Next Six Years
Currently 31 states including the District of Columbia have accepted Federal Medicaid funds.
Dec 15th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
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
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
Statement on passage of dismantling of GAB and campaign finance deform bills
“Republicans have dismantled a transparent and accountable Legislature.”
Nov 7th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
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
Statement on the closing of Oscar Mayer in Madison
“At the end of last week, Wisconsin had 9,341 workers affected by mass layoffs and plant closings; add 1,000 more.”
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Sen. Erpenbach and Rep. Hintz Unveil Bill Targeting Mental Health Gap for Veterans Most in Need
Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-Middleton) and Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) have unveiled a bill that would allow low-income veterans to receive a voucher for immediate mental health care for treatment such as emergency counseling, alcohol and drug treatment, and marriage counseling
Oct 29th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Statement on Republican John Doe bill in the Senate
“Republicans are making it harder to investigate bribery of a public officer or employee.”
Oct 20th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
