Politics
Council leaders call for removal of last-minute police and fire benefit mandate in state budget
News release from Alds. Michael J. Murphy and Nik Kovac
Jul 9th, 2015 by Ald. Michael MurphyRep. Barca Statement on Passage of Fast-Tracked 20-Week Abortion Ban
“I was extremely surprised, in the midst of so much litigation across the country on this issue, that the Republicans would pass a 20-week abortion bill.”
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter BarcaRep. Riemer Statement on the passage of the 2015-2017 State Budge
“The people of Wisconsin deserve a budget that puts Wisconsin kids and families first.”
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Daniel RiemerRepublicans in Wisconsin Assembly Disregard Medical Experts and Pass Dangerous Abortion Ban in Extraordinary Session
The ban was expedited for passage ahead of Governor Walker’s presidential announcement.
Jul 9th, 2015 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of WisconsinAssembly Republicans Throw Women Under the Bus to Iowa
Republicans put Walker’s presidential ambitions ahead of women’s health and safety
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa SubeckStatement from Rep. Bowen on Assembly’s Passage of Backwards Republican Budget
“We’ve known from the start that this budget is wrong for Wisconsin.”
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. David BowenAssembly Republicans Refuse to Commit to Not Degrading Open Records Law
Assembly Democrats Reaffirm Commitment to Open Records, Open Government
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter BarcaRepublicans play politics with women’s health, taking options away from pregnant women in medical crisis
Representative Lisa Subeck Questions Fast-Tracked Proposed Abortion Ban
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa SubeckRep. Hintz Statement on Budget Final Passage
"Under Republican control, Wisconsin classrooms have been cut by $1.3 billion in state aid."
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon HintzAFP Applauds State Assembly on Passing Responsible Budget
Excited to Send Prevailing Wage Reform to the Governor's Desk for Approval
Jul 9th, 2015 by AFP WisconsinAs Governor Walker Readies Presidential Announcement, Assembly Republicans Shockingly Make His Harmful Budget Even Worse
Budget Includes Massive Giveaways to Special Interests on Backs of Wisconsin Children
Jul 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter BarcaRepublicans Debate An Imaginary Budget That Is Good for Wisconsin
In a surprise move, during today’s debate on the 2015-17 State Budget Assembly Republicans chose to make no mention of their original budget proposal recently passed by the Joint Finance Committee.
Jul 8th, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz