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Carpenter: Require ‘Lame Duck” Bills to Supermajority Votes
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Carpenter: Require ‘Lame Duck” Bills to Supermajority Votes

“The tactics of these Republicans are an embarrassment to Wisconsin’s good government reputation and a black eye to our democracy.”

Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald Announces Senate Standing Committees, Chairs
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Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald Announces Senate Standing Committees, Chairs

"I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate this session as we continue to pass reforms that put hard-working families first."

Senator Scott Fitzgerald Announces New Communications Director
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Senator Scott Fitzgerald Announces New Communications Director

"Alec [Zimmerman] will be an integral part of the team as we work diligently on behalf of our constituents."

Republican’s Holiday Gift to Wisconsin: An Assault on Democracy
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Republican’s Holiday Gift to Wisconsin: An Assault on Democracy

"Astonishingly, the Republicans primary concern is to protect their own power."

Senator Taylor Believes GOP Are Taking Career Ending Votes
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Senator Taylor Believes GOP Are Taking Career Ending Votes

"I urge the people of Wisconsin to continue to push back on this outrageous disregard of voter’s wishes."

GOP ‘Playing with Fire’ Using Lame Duck to Rig Elections
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GOP ‘Playing with Fire’ Using Lame Duck to Rig Elections

"We and our legal counsel will be vigilant in monitoring what the Republicans attempt to do with state laws on voting in this lame duck session."

MacIver Cheers New Revenue Projections, Urges Gov.-Elect Evers To Stay The Course
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MacIver Cheers New Revenue Projections, Urges Gov.-Elect Evers To Stay The Course

"Eight years of sound fiscal management by Gov. Walker and the conservative legislature have put Wisconsin back on the right track."

DPW Statement on Republicans’ Latest Attempt to Eviscerate Checks and Balances
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DPW Statement on Republicans’ Latest Attempt to Eviscerate Checks and Balances

"Robin Vos and Scott Fitzgerald want to put their thumbs on the scale and manipulate an election that won't happen for over a year."

Milwaukee Native Returns in Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents The Dan Nimmer Trio on February 1, 2019
‘IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S ME, THE SECOND CITY’ Sends Up Break-ups and Make-ups
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‘IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S ME, THE SECOND CITY’ Sends Up Break-ups and Make-ups

Your friends, your parents, even your blind date will find something achingly familiar to laugh at.

Kleefisch Says Walker Administration “Can’t Guarantee” What Will Be in State Level Protections for Pre-existing Conditions
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Kleefisch Says Walker Administration “Can’t Guarantee” What Will Be in State Level Protections for Pre-existing Conditions

Kleefisch: “I can’t guarantee what the Senate will pass and the Assembly will pass...”

20 Days Out: Walker Campaign and GOP Flailing With Health Care as Top Issue in the Race
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20 Days Out: Walker Campaign and GOP Flailing With Health Care as Top Issue in the Race

Scott Walker Had a BAAAAAD Day on Health Care Yesterday

Roger Roth Delivers for Owners of Professional Sports Franchise and Foreign Corporation, Not Fox Valley Workers
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Roger Roth Delivers for Owners of Professional Sports Franchise and Foreign Corporation, Not Fox Valley Workers

Milwaukee Bucks Get New Stadium, Foxconn Gets Billions, Fox Valley Workers Get Bupkis

Scott Walker, GOP Seek Lame Duck Session to Send $100 Million to Corporation That’s Had $1 in Net State Tax Since 2013
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Scott Walker, GOP Seek Lame Duck Session to Send $100 Million to Corporation That’s Had $1 in Net State Tax Since 2013

Republicans Seek to Deny Giving Voters Voice on Latest Corporate Welfare Scheme

Governor Walker Releases Statement on Kimberly-Clark
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Governor Walker Releases Statement on Kimberly-Clark

"My message to Kimberly-Clark employees is simple: we are fighting for you. We are working together to keep your jobs in Wisconsin."

Wisconsin Center District Announces New Board
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Wisconsin Center District Announces New Board

The board will hold its first meeting on Friday, September 21 at the Wisconsin Center.

Michael Glabicki Singer/Songwriter of Rusted Root with Dirk Miller Comes to Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall
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Michael Glabicki Singer/Songwriter of Rusted Root with Dirk Miller Comes to Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall

A multifaceted musician, producer and songwriter, Glabicki's talents are unique and extremely uplifting.

<em>One-Man Star Wars Trilogy</em> Will Take Starlight Indoors Audiences on a Fun, Frenetic Trip to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
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One-Man Star Wars Trilogy Will Take Starlight Indoors Audiences on a Fun, Frenetic Trip to a Galaxy Far, Far Away

Coming to the Marcus Center’s Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall on November 3

<em>American Girl Live</em> Comes to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
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American Girl Live Comes to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

Tickets go on sale Friday, May 18

Latest Conference Hosted by Tommy Thompson Center Continues Promoting the Right-Wing Agenda on the Public Dime
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Latest Conference Hosted by Tommy Thompson Center Continues Promoting the Right-Wing Agenda on the Public Dime

Features Right-Wing Activist Grover Norquist and Representatives of Bradley and Koch Foundation-Funded Organizations

Eric Hovde Declines 2018 Run, Reiterates “Concerns” With Kevin Nicholson
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Eric Hovde Declines 2018 Run, Reiterates “Concerns” With Kevin Nicholson

"Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson will continue their brutally negative campaigns as right-wing candidates promising to sell out Wisconsin’s working families in order to help corporate special interests get even richer"

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."

Governor Walker Signs $100 Million School Safety Plan into Law
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Governor Walker Signs $100 Million School Safety Plan into Law

"Our $100 million School Safety Plan will help ensure that every student, parent, and teacher feels safe at school."

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

Statements from Wisconsin Democrats on the Republican Extraordinary Session
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Statements from Wisconsin Democrats on the Republican Extraordinary Session

"Republicans are so fearful of the Wisconsin voters that they have publicly embarrassed themselves by calling a legislative session that is a clear attack on democracy just so they can avoid losing more special elections." - Martha Laning, Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin

Legislative Leaders Call an Extraordinary Session on Special Elections
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Legislative Leaders Call an Extraordinary Session on Special Elections

Leaders Seek to Ensure Compliance with Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act

Governor Walker Statement on Extraordinary Session
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Governor Walker Statement on Extraordinary Session

"It would be senseless to waste taxpayer money on special elections just weeks before voters go to the polls when the Legislature has concluded its business."

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

Robert Dubac Returns to the Marcus Center with his New Show The Book of Moron on April 13-14 at the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall
CJ Szafir Promoted to Executive Vice President
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CJ Szafir Promoted to Executive Vice President

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty announced the promotion of CJ Szafir to Executive Vice President.

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..."

GOP Leaders Threat: Anyone Investigating Us Risks Losing Their Jobs
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GOP Leaders Threat: Anyone Investigating Us Risks Losing Their Jobs

‘This Gang Would Get Rid of the Ethics and Elections Boards if They Thought They Could Get Away With It’

Statement by Michael Haas
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Statement by Michael Haas

"Based on my prior visits with many legislators and my ongoing work with their staffs, I was very surprised to receive the letter last night from Senator Fitzgerald and Speaker Vos."

With Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families
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With Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families

Industrial Acid Mining Bill Will Put Public Health at Risk for Generations

Leah unveils 100+ Wisconsin endorsements
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Leah unveils 100+ Wisconsin endorsements

Elected officials, grassroots activists and business owners unite behind Leah

BritBeat: A Tribute to the Beatles Comes to the Marcus Center!
Americans for Prosperity calls on Speaker Robin Vos to Apologize to Governor Walker and Senators
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Americans for Prosperity calls on Speaker Robin Vos to Apologize to Governor Walker and Senators

Speaker Vos Insulted Governor, Compared Senators to “Terrorists” in Interview

It’s A Non-Christmas When The Second City Denominational Visits Milwaukee On November 29 – December 3
Leah Vukmir Announces Steering Committee for U.S. Senate
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Leah Vukmir Announces Steering Committee for U.S. Senate

GOP Leaders across Wisconsin unite to support Leah

The Senate Must be The Grownups in the Room… Again.
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The Senate Must be The Grownups in the Room… Again.

"Again, I am respectfully requesting Senator Fitzgerald to act responsibly and slow down this process."

Live in Central Park [Revisited] Comes to the Marcus Center
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Live in Central Park [Revisited] Comes to the Marcus Center

Tickets on sale this Friday, August, 18!

MEMO – State Budget and Transportation
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MEMO – State Budget and Transportation

I hope a legislative agreement on the 2017-19 state budget can soon be reached.

Will Gov. Scott Walker Stand Up For Vulnerable Wisconsinites At Risk Of Losing Health Care Insurance?
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Will Gov. Scott Walker Stand Up For Vulnerable Wisconsinites At Risk Of Losing Health Care Insurance?

It's been widely reported that Senate Republicans are drafting their version of Trumpcare behind closed doors.

Senator Fitzgerald Responds to Assembly Education Press Conference
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Senator Fitzgerald Responds to Assembly Education Press Conference

"The State Senate remains committed to fully funding K-12 education as Governor Walker proposed in his administrative budget."

Governor Walker Signs High Capacity Well Legislation Into Law
Speaker Vos Announces Creation of Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership
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Speaker Vos Announces Creation of Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership

"This center will promote an even more rigorous debate of the current issues and hopefully, bipartisan solutions."

Fitzgerald: Senate Advances HOPE Bills, Administrative Rules Changes
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Fitzgerald: Senate Advances HOPE Bills, Administrative Rules Changes

Among the bills on the day’s calendar were a number of proposals targeting opioid addiction and changes to the state’s administrative rules procedures.

SB 76 brings Grassroots groups together in defense of the waters of Wisconsin
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SB 76 brings Grassroots groups together in defense of the waters of Wisconsin

Citizens and grassroots groups from around the state are calling for their elected officials to vote ‘no’ on SB 76

Fitzgerald Applauds WHEDA Efforts to Combat Dairy Crisis
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Fitzgerald Applauds WHEDA Efforts to Combat Dairy Crisis

"I was pleased to hear that WHEDA has moved to implement one avenue through which the State of Wisconsin can assist the dozens of farmers impacted by the ongoing dairy crisis."

Fitzgerald: State Lawmakers Launch Dialogue with Canada on Dairy Trade
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Fitzgerald: State Lawmakers Launch Dialogue with Canada on Dairy Trade

"I am disappointed that the representatives of the Canadian government have not demonstrated the sense of urgency that we in Wisconsin feel about the crisis impacting so many of our local dairy farms."

Fitzgerald Responds to Dairy Crisis
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Fitzgerald Responds to Dairy Crisis

"I was shocked to hear that dozens of Wisconsin’s hard working dairy farmers could be forced out of business because of a trade dispute taking place outside our state."

Fitzgerald Responds to WEC Energy Rate Freeze Announcement
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Fitzgerald Responds to WEC Energy Rate Freeze Announcement

"I was thrilled to hear that WEC Energy has reached a settlement that would freeze all customer base rates for the next two years."

As FBI Confirms Russia Investigation
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As FBI Confirms Russia Investigation

Will Potential Republican Senate Candidates Keep Party First?

Republican Extremists Eye Fetal Tissue Bill for the Second Straight Legislative Session
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Republican Extremists Eye Fetal Tissue Bill for the Second Straight Legislative Session

"Not only is this proposal out of touch with the needs of everyday Wisconsinites, it does nothing to move our state forward."

Lowell Holtz: What’s next?
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Lowell Holtz: What’s next?

"It is clear that voters can’t trust Lowell Holtz to provide them with the full story," said Amanda Brink.

Wisconsin Education Advocates Respond to Budget Proposal
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Wisconsin Education Advocates Respond to Budget Proposal

Call for an End to Playing Political Games with Schools, Children

A Proud Legacy to Build On
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A Proud Legacy to Build On

Our priority must be Wisconsin’s roads, schools and jobs.

Senator Fitzgerald Responds to 2017 Budget Address
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Senator Fitzgerald Responds to 2017 Budget Address

"I was pleased to hear today that Governor Scott Walker is dedicated to continuing the positive reforms and fiscal responsibility of recent Republican budgets."

Senator Fitzgerald Responds to State Highway Program Audit
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Senator Fitzgerald Responds to State Highway Program Audit

“I am hopeful that the results of this audit—while disconcerting—will illuminate a way forward for Wisconsin’s long term infrastructure funding needs.”

Senate Opens Session with Bipartisan Jobs Bill
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Senate Opens Session with Bipartisan Jobs Bill

Senate Bill 1 was approved unanimously and now goes before the State Assembly for approval.

Senator Fitzgerald Responds to State of the State Address
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Senator Fitzgerald Responds to State of the State Address

"The Senate joins Governor Walker in a commitment to build upon the abundant achievements of recent years. "

Representative Lisa Subeck’s Statement on Legislative Calendar Conflict with Jewish Holiday
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Representative Lisa Subeck’s Statement on Legislative Calendar Conflict with Jewish Holiday

Scheduling a possible session day on a high holiday is akin to doing so on Christmas or Easter.

Fitzgerald Announces Committee Structure, Members
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Fitzgerald Announces Committee Structure, Members

Democrat members on each committee will be appointed after recommendation by the Minority Leader.

Senator Fitzgerald Reelected Majority Leader
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Senator Fitzgerald Reelected Majority Leader

“I am honored to once again be representing this group of outstanding conservative leaders and thrilled to be growing our ranks for the upcoming legislative session.”

Sen. Luther Olsen’s Lead Paint Gang Rides Again
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Sen. Luther Olsen’s Lead Paint Gang Rides Again

Gov. Walker and Senate GOP Leader Fitzgerald to headline Luther Olsen campaign fundraiser

Sen. Fitzgerald Desperately Tries To Deny Knowledge Of Republican Pay-to-Play Operation
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Sen. Fitzgerald Desperately Tries To Deny Knowledge Of Republican Pay-to-Play Operation

State Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald claimed ignorance about the fundraising scheme and the donations.

Video shows secret backroom meeting between Olsen and Harsdorf prior to lead paint vote
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Video shows secret backroom meeting between Olsen and Harsdorf prior to lead paint vote

Senate GOP leader doesn’t dispute pay-to-play scheme with lead paint donor

Top Senate Republican won’t deny Pay-To-Play scheme
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Top Senate Republican won’t deny Pay-To-Play scheme

Majority Leader refuses to say whether votes were promised to lead paint manufacturers in return for dark money campaign contributions

Wis. Democracy Campaign Files Ethics Complaint Against Rep. Dean Knudson
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Wis. Democracy Campaign Files Ethics Complaint Against Rep. Dean Knudson

“The creation of the Wisconsin Liberty Fund, an express advocacy PAC by a sitting legislator, is patently illegal.”

Wisconsin Republicans Stay Silent as Trump Touts Violence
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Wisconsin Republicans Stay Silent as Trump Touts Violence

‘Far Past Time For Them to Say Enough and Withdraw Their Support’

Wisconsin Republicans Perform Disappearing Act Ahead Of Donald Trump’s Green Bay Rally
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Wisconsin Republicans Perform Disappearing Act Ahead Of Donald Trump’s Green Bay Rally

Wisconsin's Republican leaders Gov. Scott Walker, Sen. Ron Johnson, and state Sen. Scott Fitzgerald will all be skipping Friday's event.

Wisconsin Veterans and Families Deserve Better
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Wisconsin Veterans and Families Deserve Better

Sen. Fitzgerald stands by Trump despite Gold Star insults

Mr. Speaker, Repeal that Law!
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Mr. Speaker, Repeal that Law!

Unconstitutional attack on women’s health should be stricken from state law

Republican Leader Scott Fitzgerald Makes Threats to Further Cut Funding for Milwaukee Public Schools
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Republican Leader Scott Fitzgerald Makes Threats to Further Cut Funding for Milwaukee Public Schools

Low-income and minority children will be adversely impacted

Fitzgerald: Democrats’ Red Herring Attack on School Choice
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Fitzgerald: Democrats’ Red Herring Attack on School Choice

Less than three percent of total state spending on schools goes to Wisconsin’s choice program.

Fractured Senate GOP in Disarray
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Fractured Senate GOP in Disarray

Members at odds over transportation delays, Trump candidacy

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Cues Up Race Politics
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Cues Up Race Politics

Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. responds to article published in today’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, ‘Lawmaker blames Tom Barrett for crime spilling into suburbs’

Wisconsin Republicans are All Aboard the Trump Train
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Wisconsin Republicans are All Aboard the Trump Train

Donald Trump's dangerous, sexist, racist, and xenophobic rhetoric didn't stop Republican leaders in Wisconsin from eagerly jumping on the Trump train.

Eager acceptance of Trump’s dangerous rhetoric confirms Senate GOP disconnect
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Eager acceptance of Trump’s dangerous rhetoric confirms Senate GOP disconnect

Republican politicians including Gov. Scott Walker and Sen. Ron Johnson have also committed to supporting Donald Trump as their party’s nominee.

Fitzgerald Praises Arena Lease Agreement
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Fitzgerald Praises Arena Lease Agreement

"This agreement meets the spirit of Act 60 and fulfills the legislative intent of protecting Wisconsin’s taxpayers."

Senate Increases Treatment and Diversion Funding
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Senate Increases Treatment and Diversion Funding

The Wisconsin Senate voted unanimously to advance Assembly Bill 657.

Fitzgerald Issues Request for Records to City, County of Madison
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Fitzgerald Issues Request for Records to City, County of Madison

"Ultimately, the closure of the Oscar Meyer facility took place in the City of Madison under Mayor Soglin’s watch."

Governor Scott Walker Signs 46 Bills Into Law
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Governor Scott Walker Signs 46 Bills Into Law

Acts 154 - 199.

Rep. Hintz Statement on Adjournment of the 2015-17 Session
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Rep. Hintz Statement on Adjournment of the 2015-17 Session

Representative Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement following the adjournment of the 2015-2017 Assembly Session:

GOP ignores middle class, prioritizes political attacks
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GOP ignores middle class, prioritizes political attacks

Republican leaders rush bill banning Democratic candidate from serving

Senate Republicans getting desperate
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Senate Republicans getting desperate

GOP leader wants to ban Democratic candidate from serving

John Deere Horicon Works Hosts Wisconsin Officials for Groundbreaking
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John Deere Horicon Works Hosts Wisconsin Officials for Groundbreaking

New facility will consolidate operations, create 80 new jobs

AFP Supports John Doe Reform Vote
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AFP Supports John Doe Reform Vote

Reforming Wisconsin's John Doe Laws Critical To Protecting Free Speech

Republicans Push Through Corrupt Politicians Protection Act
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Republicans Push Through Corrupt Politicians Protection Act

“John Doe Reform Bill” Would Eliminate Tools for Rooting Out Political Corruption

New Radio Ads, Mail Pieces Thank Legislators for Prevailing Wage and Budget
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New Radio Ads, Mail Pieces Thank Legislators for Prevailing Wage and Budget

Legislature Shows Yet Again It Has The Courage To Do What's Right for Wisconsin Taxpayers

Governor Scott Walker and Legislative Leaders Make Statement on Government Transparency
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Governor Scott Walker and Legislative Leaders Make Statement on Government Transparency

Governor Scott Walker, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and the Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs, Senator Alberta Darling and Representative John Nygren, released the following statement

AFP Releases Open Letter To Joint Finance Committee On Prevailing Wage
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AFP Releases Open Letter To Joint Finance Committee On Prevailing Wage

Time to Step Up And Send Prevailing Wage Repeal Bill To Governor's Desk

Mayor’s indecisiveness on the Downtown Arena project may cost the City of Milwaukee taxpayers millions!
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Mayor’s indecisiveness on the Downtown Arena project may cost the City of Milwaukee taxpayers millions!

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. April 3, 2015

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

Governor Scott Walker Signs Freedom to Work Legislation
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Governor Scott Walker Signs Freedom to Work Legislation

New law makes Wisconsin 25th state to give workers power to choose

Rep. Barca calls on Gov. Walker to put the brakes on “Right to Work for Less”
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Rep. Barca calls on Gov. Walker to put the brakes on “Right to Work for Less”

“I call on Governor Walker to put the brakes on this divisive issue that clearly will damage Wisconsin’s middle class. "

Milwaukee native Red Arnold declares candidacy for 7th State Senate District.
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Milwaukee native Red Arnold declares candidacy for 7th State Senate District.

Jason “Red” Arnold announced today his candidacy for the 7th State Senate District on the Republican ticket.

Statement from Rep. Barca on sparse Republican jobs agenda
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Statement from Rep. Barca on sparse Republican jobs agenda

Today Gov. Scott Walker, Speaker Robin Vos and Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald announced a job package of small bills that they labeled a cure to economic woes they have failed to address in Wisconsin.

Lazich, August, Fitzgerald and Vos Still Silent on Redistricting Reform Public Hearings As Support & Pressure Builds
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Lazich, August, Fitzgerald and Vos Still Silent on Redistricting Reform Public Hearings As Support & Pressure Builds

Their Silence Underscores Need for an End to Gerrymandering in Wisconsin

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