Tim Carpenter

Legislature’s LGBTQ+ Caucus Doubles in Size

With 7 new members, the caucus now includes 12 lawmakers, all Democrats.

Sen. Carpenter Reflects on First Meeting in 2025 of the Governor’s Council on Migrant Labor

Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus Kicks Off 2025-2026 Session with Record Membership

Condemns Wisconsin, National Anti-LGBTQ+ Actions

Rep Moore Omokunde: “We seek to prevent the misuse of power by those who would prey on our community”

Sen. Hesselbein Announces Senate Democrats’ Committee Assignments

Wisconsin Senate Democrats Plan To Work Across The Aisle

With major gains in the number of seats, Democrats see opportunity.

Legislative Committee Considers Artificial Intelligence Regulations

The pitfalls and potential of AI; possible legislative guard rails and state investments.

MPS Failures Result In GOP-Called Audit of DPI

GOP-controlled committee moves to audit DPI practices, DNR fish and wildlife account.

Sen. Tim Carpenter Named Conservation Champion

Senate GOP Hides from Debate on Final Day of Session

Wisconsin Senate Votes to Override Governor’s Vetoes

Effort unlikely to pass Assembly.

Thank you for your service, Representative Riemer!

US Postal Service Approves Hank Aaron Stamp

Senate Fires 8 Evers Appointees, Approves 3 Constitutional Amendments

Senate ends session for year with governor 'apoplectic' over 'petty partisan politics.'

Republican Senator Joins Democrats Against Transgender Sports Bill

Sen. Joan Ballweg cites higher rate of depression, suicide for transgender youth.

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa Announces Slate of Endorsements for Re-election Campaign

County Treasurer Dave Cullen Announces Reelection Bid

With many endorsements, Cullen faces Ted Chisholm in Democratic primary.

Wisconsin Democrats Propose State Protections For Same-Sex Marriages

Proposal follows 2022 federal law, overturning of Roe vs. Wade. Would strike 2006 constitutional amendment.

LeMahieu Grows Into Majority Leader Role

Republican Senate leader has worked at times with Democrats to get legislation passed.

Brewers Stadium Deal Passes the Legislature

Gov. Tony Evers promises to sign it.

9 Obstacles To a Brewers Deal

No audit. Voter anger. Politicians renegotiating deal. The list goes on.

Taxpayers Paying For Both Sides of Senate Lawsuit Over Redistricting

Democrats and Republicans both charging State of Wisconsin for redistricting legal fight.

Sen. Carpenter Says Milwaukee and Wisconsin Deserve a Better Deal

Sen. Larson, Rep. Hong Introduce the Nurse Staffing and Patient Protection Act

Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Expand Vaccine Access

The bills, aimed at addressing state's decreasing vaccine rates, are unlikely to advance in the Republican-led Legislature.

Houses of Worship Could Become Exempt From Emergency Orders

Authors of the proposed constitutional amendment argue that it's a matter of separating church and state.

Condemning the Attack in Cathedral Square Park

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and Supervisor Peter Burgelis Celebrate LGBTQ+ Community with Citations of Recognition

Rep. Donovan’s Reckless Driving Bills Approved By Legislature

And: Republicans block rule that bans conversion therapy, allowing controversial practice to continue.

Sara Geenen Campaign Announces More Than 50 Endorsements From Judges & Elected Officials

County Board Primary Race Has Three Candidates

Special election called to fill District 14 seat left vacant by Dyango Zerpa resignation.

Evers Budget Funds 80 More Staff to Process Occupational Licenses

Department of Safety and Professional Services has faced criticism for service delays.

GOP Legislators Vote For Audit of State’s Licensing Agency

They cite backlog in approving licenses. Democrats blame inadequate funding and staff.

After 4 Years, 180 Appointees by Gov. Evers Haven’t Been Confirmed

Republican Senate leaves them in limbo. 'Tell me what I need to do,' Ever says.

Milwaukee Candidates for Wisconsin State Senate

And congressional race for fourth district seat.

Is Nonpartisan State Audit Bureau Getting Political?

Report on PSC the second one where critics say agency bent findings to please Republican leaders.

Democrats Want Audit of Gableman’s 2020 Election Review

Request comes after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos called Gableman "an embarrassment."

GOP refuses to hold Gableman accountable to the taxpayers

The Gableman Report was a Waste of Time and Money

Senate Passes a Dozen Voting Bills

Republicans say bills address election ‘irregularities.’ Democrats charge ‘voter suppression.'

Why Brewers Stadium Conflict Erupted

Legislature has squeezed the five-county ballpark district, leaving it less flexibility.

State Still Has $1.8 Billion In Pandemic Funds

Evers update shows 60% of $4.6 billion federal relief funding has been spent or allocated.

Republicans Rubberstamp Expanded Powers for Gableman

GOP Bills Ban Customer Vaccine Requirements

State legislature considering bills that prohibit businesses requiring vaccination.

Sen. Carpenter Requests Legislative Audit of Michael Gableman’s Commission

Vos Gets Golden Fleece Award – Wastes $676,000 taxpayer dollars

Silicon Valley Company Expanding In Milwaukee

OpenGov plans to grow office in Walker's Point to 100 employees.

Software firm growing Milwaukee office with WEDC help

OpenGov plans to add 65 employees, invest $400,000

Jessica Katzenmeyer Racks Up More Endorsements From Across Wisconsin

Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate

Barnes Has Built an Unparalleled Statewide Coalition to Defeat Ron Johnson

Still No Facility To Replace State’s Youth Prisons

Two deadlines to close the prisons have been missed, and plans for new facility have stalled.

Democrats Lose Experience In Legislature

10 years of Republican control helps creates Legislature with less experienced Democrats.

Republicans have turned the Natural Resources Board into a political swamp

Sen. Carpenter Blasts DNR Over Wolf Hunt Plans

The Department of Natural Resources is planning a fall 2021 wolf harvest.

West Allis Alderman Angelito Tenorio Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin State Treasurer

State Senate Debates Anti-Defund Police Bill

Bill cuts state aid to cities at same level as any reductions in law enforcement spending.

Republicans Reject Final Opportunity to Provide a Tax Break for Unemployment Recipients

Unemployment Tax Break Bill Muddied by Partisan Conflict

GOP amendment would take control of COVID-19 relief funds away from governor.

Bills Cap Predatory Lending at 36%

Average payday interest rate is 517%. Industry has given generously to legislators

The Beguiling Blandness of Devin LeMahieu

Senate majority leader is conservative but eschews the nasty style of Robin Vos.

Public Hearing Scheduled for Unemployment Compensation Tax Break

Proposal would exempt the first $10,200 in UC benefits from taxation

Which Members of Congress Got Vaccine?

One third are Republicans, survey of 22 states find. But Wisconsin divided by party.

Carpenter, McGuire Introduce Bill to Ease Tax Burden on UI Benefits

Proposal would exempt the first $10,200 in benefits from taxation

Legislation introduced to ban conversion therapy statewide

Joint statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson and Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa

Sen. Carpenter and others Reintroduce Legislation to Ban Conversion Therapy in Wisconsin

State Senate Beset by Culture Wars

Rush Limbaugh vs. Black history, LGBT protectors vs GOP objectors, the arguments get ugly.

Senate Passes Bill To Prevent Rape Kit Backlog

Bipartisan bill passed one year ago, but Assembly resisted.

34 State Legislators Endorse Jill Underly for State Superintendent

Honoring Limbaugh But Not Black History

Republican legislators back resolution to honor Rush, resist celebrating Black History Month.

Where Are Act 10 Players Today?

Governor and three-fourths of legislators engaged in 2011 battle over law crushing public unions have moved on.

Republicans continue to leave those on Unemployment out in the cold:

Even as some of them voted to give their own businesses a tax break

Madison Protester Gets Probation on Extortion Charges

Devonere Johnson's arrest sparked further protest in June.

Legislators Argue Over Masks, Capitol Access

And much more. Senate allows virtual attendance but Vos requires in-person Assembly.

Both Parties Back Election Law Changes

Legislators actually agree on at least two reforms.

Unemployment System Audited After Pandemic Failures

Massive delays in claims, duplicate payments and an unreliable call center among issues found in report.

Aggressive Police Escalate Violence at Protests?

Research shows this, experts say. Former Madison police chief calls on cops to ditch riot gear and tear gas.

Will Unemployment Backlog Be Cleared By End Of Year?

70,000 people in Wisconsin are still waiting for their unemployment to come through.

Transgender Day of Remembrance, 2020

Elected Officials Across the State Join Call for Peaceful and Fair Vote Count

Republicans Refuse to Work Across the Aisle

Sen. Carpenter: Prescription Drug Task Force Recommendations a Great Step Forward for Wisconsin

Carpenter Statement on Legislative Republicans’ Decision to Boycott Legislative Session

“It’s called doing your job!”

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Republican Health Committees: Missing in Action

Say it ain’t so, Joe!

Matthew Shepard’s Story Continues to Haunt and Inspire Us after 22 Years

Many Believe Fitzgerald Should Resign for Lack of COVID Response

Public Hearing is Necessary before Striking down COVID Strategy

It is Time for Scott Fitzgerald to Resign

Republican Senators Convene to Pass the Buck

The Legislature’s Lack of Action is Shameful

Statement on the Shooting of Jacob Blake, the Damage to Kenosha, and the Special Session

Christian Saldivar applauds Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s leadership on CARES Funding to help those in need during COVID-19 pandemic

Ten Years After Act 10

Most of those who voted for it are gone. How has the Capitol changed?

Zamarripa Defends Her Double Dipping

Alderwoman will collect second full-time salary as state legislator for eight months.

Who Benefits From the Madison Vandalism?

History suggests it could change the narrative, change voters’ views.

I Sincerely Appreciate Your Kind Words of Support!

Madison Protester Faces Heavy Charges

Two federal counts of extortion, up to 40 years in prison.

Trump Smears State Sen. Tim Carpenter

President’s attack on a legislator who was assaulted is truly despicable.

Protests throughout Wisconsin must remain peaceful

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council - Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker

What Happened at Madison’s Protests

State Sen. Tim Carpenter assaulted, two Capitol statues toppled, windows broken, Evers condemns violence.

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