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Representative Lisa Subeck’s Statement on Assembly Passage of SB 76

Representative Lisa Subeck’s Statement on Assembly Passage of SB 76

"I am disappointed that Republicans have decided to abandon Wisconsin’s Public Trust Doctrine..."

Fitzgerald: Senate Advances HOPE Bills, Administrative Rules Changes
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.

Democratic leaders discouraged by limited response to opioid epidemic

Democratic leaders discouraged by limited response to opioid epidemic

Democratic amendments to increase rural access to treatment, expand health care coverage and improve treatment services were rejected by the majority party.

Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner Introduces the Former Presidents Amendment Act

Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner Introduces the Former Presidents Amendment Act

The Former Presidents Amendment Act of 2017 is a common sense reform bill aimed at scaling back non-essential benefits while still maintaining crucial protections for our former presidents.

Historic, Comprehensive LGBT Non-Discrimination Legislation Re-Introduced in Congress

Historic, Comprehensive LGBT Non-Discrimination Legislation Re-Introduced in Congress

Despite major advances in equality for LGBT Americans the majority of states still do not have explicit LGBT non-discrimination protection laws.

Video: Indiana GOP Leader Admits Repealing Prevailing Wage ‘Hasn’t Saved a Penny’
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Indiana GOP Leader Admits Repealing Prevailing Wage ‘Hasn’t Saved a Penny’

With Senate Committee Set to Vote on Repeal Bill, April 24 Video Debunks Prevailing Wage Supporters’ Claims about Savings

Senator Baldwin and Representative Levin Reintroduce Tax Reform to Close Carried Interest Loophole, Urge President Trump to Keep His Promise

Senator Baldwin and Representative Levin Reintroduce Tax Reform to Close Carried Interest Loophole, Urge President Trump to Keep His Promise

Legislation would end tax loophole for hedge fund managers, while Trump plan opens new tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires

Is Sheriff David Clarke Backing Down From Challenging Sen. Tammy Baldwin?

Is Sheriff David Clarke Backing Down From Challenging Sen. Tammy Baldwin?

"Sheriff Clarke has tried everything under the sun to increase his profile."

In Budget Deal, Congress “Expects” Release of Draft Plan to Stop Asian Carp

In Budget Deal, Congress “Expects” Release of Draft Plan to Stop Asian Carp

Congress “expects” plan release in budget language, directs open and transparent process

Tim Burns Announces Candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Tim Burns Announces Candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

I'm running for Supreme Court because I believe in our democracy.

Serious Concerns Remain about BadgerCare Waiver Request

Serious Concerns Remain about BadgerCare Waiver Request

"If the state’s goal is to make health care more affordable and accessible while reducing drug use, then this waiver should be denied."

Jesse Kremer Admits His GOP Campus Speech Suppression Bill is Unconstitutional

Jesse Kremer Admits His GOP Campus Speech Suppression Bill is Unconstitutional

‘The Republicans’ Campus Speech Suppression Bill Is Worse Than Big Government, It’s Big Brother’