Politics
Games, Claims and Frames
A Review of the Milwaukee County 2016 Budget
Oct 9th, 2015 by Patricia Jursik
Rep. Barca Statement on Governor Walker’s Supreme Court Appointment
“The Governor making this appointment so close to the election does not serve the public well...”
Oct 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Representative Brostoff Speaks Out Against Offensive Attack on Transgender Rights
“This is despicable. It makes me sick, angry, and ashamed that this is the business our state is conducting.”
Oct 9th, 2015 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Statement on Supreme Court Appointment
“This power grab sets a terrible precedent and doesn’t pass the smell test.”
Oct 9th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Abele Raids Reserves in Attempted Budget Bail-Out
Uses About $20 Million to Cover Pension Error. And $4 Million for Bucks Arena
Oct 9th, 2015 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
GOP Cuts to UW System Hurt Wisconsin Students
Board of Regents approves UW-Madison request to lift nonresident cap
Oct 8th, 2015 by State Rep. Dana Wachs
Prescription Drug Deductibles Vary from $400 to $2,500 between Wisconsin Cities
Report finds consumer exposure to drug costs vary widely by region
Oct 8th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Rep. Barca Statement on Republican Proposals to Change Campaign Finance Laws
“Republicans want to make it easier for corporations to ‘participate in our democracy’.”
Oct 7th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Rep. Barca Statement on Republican Proposal to Dismantle Government Accountability Board
“This proposal flies in the face of the issues that the people of Wisconsin really care about...”
Oct 7th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Democrats drive effort on student loan debt relief
Higher Ed, Lower Debt Bill will help lower interest rates and provide tax relief for 815,000 Wisconsin student loan borrowers
Oct 7th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Representative Lisa Subeck Statement on Republican Proposed Overhaul of the GAB
“Wisconsinites want to know that their elected officials are accountable to the people, which is why GAB officials should remain non-partisan, instead of partisan lapdogs.”
Oct 7th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Legislative Republicans propose dismantling of Accountability Board
“Given the recent attacks on open record laws, high-profile criminal investigations and repeated instances of cronyism, it’s clear that we need more government accountability, not less.”
Oct 7th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
