Politics
Rep. Barca Statement on Public Records Board Revising Open Records Policy
“My fellow Democrats and I will continue to work to protect public access to government records and ensure our citizens know what their elected officials are doing behind closed doors.”
Jan 11th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Governor Scott Walker Announces Government Accountability Board Appointments
The Board is made up of six non-partisan, former state judges.
Jan 11th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
As Concerns Over Homelessness in Milwaukee Increase, Chris Larson Addresses County Executive Abele’s Insufficient Emergency Shelter Funding
“County Executive Abele has actually lectured homeless shelters on searching for other sources of funding while simultaneously requesting $100,000 taxpayer money to fund his private armed bodyguards.”
Jan 11th, 2016 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Walker Plan Fails to Provide Real Relief on Student Debt
“Wisconsin’s economy would clearly do better if we had a real policy solution to student loan debt and the governor’s plan isn’t it.”
Jan 11th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
PBS NewsHour to host Democratic primary debate at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
NewsHour co-anchors and managing editors Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff will moderate the PBS NewsHour Democratic Primary Debate.
Jan 11th, 2016 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Dems rebuffed by Gov. Walker on student loan debt
Governor refuses bipartisan effort on student loan refinancing
Jan 11th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Wisconsin Working Families Party Endorses Larson for Milwaukee County Exec, Progressive Board & Council Slate
New progressive coalition releases first wave of Milwaukee county endorsements, pledges to aggressively support slate in run-up to Election Day
Jan 11th, 2016 by Wisconsin Working Families Party
Chris Larson’s Statement on Corporate Interest Loophole in New Campaign Finance Law
"Wisconsin should follow our long tradition of open, transparent government. The latest changing of the rules by Republicans currently in power shuts the public out of what their government is up to and why."
Jan 9th, 2016 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Recent Republican Campaign Finance Changes Open Door to Corruption
Reps. Barca and Berceau to Introduce Bill to Restore Transparency to Campaign Finance Laws
Jan 8th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
U.S. Rep. Moore Responds to Racially Insensitive Comments Made by Rep. Duffy
“It’s painfully obvious that Representative Duffy’s concern for life ends as soon as the umbilical cord is cut.”
Jan 8th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Grassroots North Shore Endorses Chris Larson for Milwaukee Country Executive
Chris has been a proven fighter for progressive causes and has shown the ability to promote ideas that are beneficial to our economy, especially raising the minimum wage.
Jan 8th, 2016 by Grassroots North Shore
Milwaukee Police Association Endorses Deanna Alexander
“I am honored and humbled by this vote of confidence from the MPA and grateful for this endorsement from our public servants in law enforcement”
Jan 8th, 2016 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
