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Senate Republicans Fire Four Evers Appointees
GOP boots one from DNR board, three from UW Health board.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Erik GunnSenate Republican bullies take out their frustrations on appointees
Feb 20th, 2024 by State Sen. Chris Larson
School Choice Splits Legislators, Educators
Republican bill removes all limits on voucher program, as Democrats predict huge costs.
Feb 28th, 2022 by Steven WaltersAssembly Passes Early Vote Counting Bill
A raft of election related bills passed, some adding additional requirements to absentee voting.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonAssembly Passes MPS Breakup Bill
Plus a 'parental bill of rights' and several mandates for UW System.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Christine HatfieldLegislative Leaders Release Package Aimed at Maintaining Wisconsin’s Education Workforce
Feb 21st, 2022 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Assembly Considering ‘Parents Bill of Rights’ Legislation
Rights determine medical care, child's name and pronouns used at school and review of instructional materials, among others.
Feb 11th, 2022 by Christine HatfieldLegislature Plans Culture War Against Evers
Fall session could include “born alive” abortion bill, forbidding teachers from discussing race and more.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Melanie ConklinDemocrats Lose Experience In Legislature
10 years of Republican control helps creates Legislature with less experienced Democrats.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Steven WaltersDemocrats Walk Out Of Assembly Committee
Citing COVID-19 risk and no Republicans wearing masks. 'This is so far from real democracy.'
Sep 15th, 2021 by Ruth ConniffRep. Robyn Vining Co-Authors Baby Bonds Bill to Improve Economic Security for Wisconsin Families
Jul 22nd, 2021 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
Whose Vision Will Prevail In Budget Battle?
Republicans got their way in budget rewrite, but Evers' vetoes loom.
Jul 4th, 2021 by Melanie ConklinGOP Pushes Stimulus Approach Evers Already Vetoed
11 Republican bills try to dictate how governor allocates federal pandemic aid.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin and Erik GunnMilliporeSigma expands operations in Verona
$65 million expansion will create approximately 50 full-time jobs
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation34 State Legislators Endorse Jill Underly for State Superintendent
Mar 15th, 2021 by Dr. Jill Underly
Where Are Act 10 Players Today?
Governor and three-fourths of legislators engaged in 2011 battle over law crushing public unions have moved on.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Steven WaltersUnderly Campaign Announces Endorsement of 12 State Legislators
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Dr. Jill Underly
Ten Years After Act 10
Most of those who voted for it are gone. How has the Capitol changed?
Jul 27th, 2020 by Steven WaltersWisconsin Conservation Voters endorses its second wave of candidates
Jul 16th, 2020 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Democrats Call for Paid Sick Leave Bill
Under state law, as workers have to self-quarantine, they are left with no pay.
Mar 17th, 2020 by Melanie ConklinBipartisan Water Quality Bills Pass
Though, they do not make it through the sharply divide legislature without some disagreement.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Isiah HolmesVoucher Programs Cutting Into Public School Funding
State Sen. Erpenbach and Rep. Pope introduce legislation requiring a referendum before state aid to school districts can be cut.
Feb 7th, 2020 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach and State Rep. Sondy PopeDemocrats Introduce “Raising the Bar on Clean Water” Legislative Package
The package consists of five bills which repeal a multitude of regressive Republican water policies.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Press ReleaseDemocrats introduce legislation to protect taxpayers from unaccountable voucher programs
Many taxpayers have had to increase their own taxes in order to keep their public school doors open while vouchers drain the district’s resources without any transparency or accountability.
Dec 10th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon ErpenbachDemocrats Push Paid Family Leave Bill
Modeled after other states, bill creates insurance trust fund paid for entirely by employees.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Melanie ConklinWisconsin legislators rally behind Judge Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Judge Karofsky currently serves as a criminal court judge in Dane County.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Jill KarofskyState School Spending Hits Record $6 Billion
Both parties take credit for K-12 schools funding hike. But can it be sustained?
Aug 26th, 2019 by Steven WaltersOh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags
Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneDemocratic leaders blast Brad Schimel for putting politics before kids’ safety
"If Brad Schimel truly had wanted to keep our kids and our classrooms safe, these funds would have been distributed months ago"
Aug 13th, 2018 by Democratic Party of WisconsinNo Choice in 36% of Legislative Races
Gerrymandering and decline in number of candidates leaves 2.5 million residents with no choice.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignGOP Legislative Districts Heavily White
Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignState Should Expand Family Medical Leave
Republican proposal would slash coverage; Democratic bill would expand it.
Oct 29th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingFormer federal prosecutor Josh Kaul raises over $170,000
Announces endorsements from Pocan, Moore, and others from across Wisconsin
Jul 12th, 2017 by Josh KaulLegislators Introduce Family Medical Leave Insurance Act
Proposal gives working families much needed benefit to care for sick family member or themselves without having to give up pay
Mar 14th, 2017 by State Sen. Janis RinghandPlanned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Praises Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act
This bill would allow working people in Wisconsin to take paid time when they are caring for a new child, for a seriously ill family member or recovering from their own serious illness.
Mar 14th, 2017 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of WisconsinCitizen Action of Wisconsin announces endorsements in state legislative primaries
Citizen Action endorsed in legislative races with contested primaries where a progressive champion is on the ballot and sought our endorsement.
Jul 29th, 2016 by Citizen Action of WisconsinDemocratic Family Feuds
Eight Democratic legislators face primary challengers, but not one GOP legislator does.
Jun 6th, 2016 by Steven WaltersRep. Bowen calls on Governor Walker to hold Milwaukee public meeting on Lincoln Hills
"It is imperative that residents of Milwaukee have answers..."
Feb 16th, 2016 by State Rep. David BowenRep. Barnes Renews Call for Hearing on Alleged Abuses and Mismanagement at State Facility
“For far too long, the safety and security of youth, staff, and other individuals in facilities like Lincoln Hills have been jeopardized by the mismanagement of Gov. Walker...”
Jan 13th, 2016 by Lt. Gov. Mandela BarnesTime to Shed Light on Alleged Abuse at State Facility
“I continue to be shocked by the appalling allegations of cruel, unjust, and potentially criminal behavior at the Lincoln Hills School for Boys and Copper Lake School for Girls facility.”
Dec 15th, 2015 by Lt. Gov. Mandela BarnesMedical Leave Reform Would Give Families More Flexibility
According to the United States Department of Labor most workers in the private sector service industry do not have paid sick leave.
Oct 2nd, 2015 by State Sen. Janis RinghandRepublican Budget Shifts Up to $800 Million from Wisconsin’s Public Schools to Private Voucher Schools
GOP Budget Another Major Shift of Funds from Public Schools to Private Schools to Support Gov. Walker’s Presidential Ambitions
May 28th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter BarcaGOP giving up on voucher school accountability
Waste, fraud and abuse in taxpayer-subsidized program to continue
Apr 28th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingRep. Barca announces Democratic committee assignments for upcoming legislative session
Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) announced the Assembly Democratic members of the standing and joint committees for the 2013-2014 legislative session.
Dec 21st, 2012 by State Rep. Peter Barca