Politics
Wisconsin Budget Lags as Republicans Neglect People’s Priorities
The nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau revenue report that showed Wisconsin is expected to take in $158 million less in revenue:
Jan 21st, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
“Public Telling” Highlights Opposition, Solutions to Big Money Dominance in Elections
On 6th Anniversary of Citizens United Ruling, Wisconsin Should Move Towards Real Reform
Jan 21st, 2016 by WISPIRG Foundation
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Funding of Gun Violence Research Agenda
Every year, more than 32,000 people in the United States die from gun violence
Jan 21st, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 159 Endorses Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for Wisconsin Supreme Court
“Judge Kloppenburg’s background and experience are impressive and broad,” said Robert Doyle, IBEW Local 159 Business Manager.
Jan 21st, 2016 by JoAnne Kloppenburg
The Real State of the State
New Budget Numbers Show $158 Million Drop in Revenue
Jan 21st, 2016 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Budget takes $100 million hit as GOP policies drive down family wages
“The declining revenue numbers are yet another sign of Wisconsin’s underperforming economy and declining family wages under Republican control”
Jan 21st, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Endorses Judge Joe Donald for State Supreme Court
Judge Joe Donald the most experienced & qualified judicial candidate
Jan 21st, 2016 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin Applauds the State Senate on Passage of Civil Service Reform
Civil Service Reform Will Lead to More Efficient and Effective State Government
Jan 21st, 2016 by AFP Wisconsin
Senate Republicans Vote to Cut Access to Preventive Health Care
AB 310 Advance to Governor Despite State’s Failure Demonstrate Any Plans to Ensure Continued Access to Reproductive Healthcare
Jan 20th, 2016 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
Statement on Civil Service Changes
“Opening the door to political patronage will not help us recruit the best employees or improve service to the people of Wisconsin.”
Jan 20th, 2016 by State Sen. Janis Ringhand
Civil Service Protections Need to be Restored
The weakening of civil service protections can lead to cronyism and corruption.
Jan 20th, 2016 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Right-Wing Front Group Highlights Sen. Ron Johnson’s Hypocrisy
Previously, Johnson's office claimed the complaints were referred to an oversight committee, an intentionally misleading statement.
Jan 20th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
