Sondy Pope
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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 Conklin
Bipartisan Water Quality Bills Pass
Though, they do not make it through the sharply divide legislature without some disagreement.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Voucher 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 Pope
Democrats 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 Release
Democrats 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 Erpenbach
Democrats Push Paid Family Leave Bill
Modeled after other states, bill creates insurance trust fund paid for entirely by employees.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Wisconsin 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 Karofsky
State 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 Walters
Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags
Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Democratic 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 Wisconsin
No 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 Campaign
GOP 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 Campaign
State Should Expand Family Medical Leave
Republican proposal would slash coverage; Democratic bill would expand it.
Oct 29th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Former federal prosecutor Josh Kaul raises over $170,000
Announces endorsements from Pocan, Moore, and others from across Wisconsin
Jul 12th, 2017 by Josh Kaul
Legislators 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 Ringhand
Planned 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 Wisconsin
Citizen 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 Wisconsin
Democratic Family Feuds
Eight Democratic legislators face primary challengers, but not one GOP legislator does.
Jun 6th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Rep. 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 Bowen
Rep. 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 Barnes
Time 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 Barnes
Medical 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 Ringhand
Republican 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 Barca
GOP giving up on voucher school accountability
Waste, fraud and abuse in taxpayer-subsidized program to continue
Apr 28th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Rep. 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
