Politics
JFC economic development briefings briefly gave me hope, and then not so much
"If voters in Iowa think our federal deficit is too high, just imagine what Governor Walker and his economic team in Wisconsin will do to it!"
Mar 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Democrats Lay Out Next Steps on “Right to Work” Bill
Bill will drive down wages, hurt Wisconsin’s middle class
Mar 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Legislation on Strengthening Inspectors General Clears Senate Hurdle
Baldwin amendment to Inspector General Empowerment Act would dramatically improve transparency and accountability by requiring disclosure of all OIG reports that contain recommendations to the leadership of relevant agencies or departments, Congressional oversight committees, and individuals who may have requested the investigation.
Mar 4th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Once Again, Scott Walker Trading Women’s Health for Political Gain
Walker will sign abortion ban in Wisconsin
Mar 3rd, 2015 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
DNR Secretary Suggests Corporate Sponsorship of State Parks
Assembly Democratic JFC members Chris Taylor and Gordon Hintz released the following statement on Stepp’s comments.
Mar 3rd, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Care Access in Underserved Areas
Bill ensures women have access to timely, high quality maternity care by identifying provider shortage areas in rural and underserved communities
Mar 3rd, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Democrats Call for Opportunity to Amend Divisive “Right to Work” Bill in Assembly Labor Committee
Public testimony shows the need to amend a bill that will drive down wages, hurt Wisconsin’s middle class
Mar 3rd, 2015 by State Rep. Christine Sinicki
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Effort to Boost Wisconsin Nursing Programs
Legislation Fixes a Technicality to Ensure Hospitals Can Train Nurses
Mar 3rd, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Statement from Rep. Barca on “Right to Work” heading to full Assembly
"‘Right to Work’ is a distraction from Governor Walker’s harmful budget and it will keep pushing Wisconsin’s economy in the wrong direction."
Mar 2nd, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Rep. Hintz presses DOA Secretary on Budget, “Scoop and Toss” Delay of Debt Payments
"Gov. Walker’s bad budgeting has created a $2.2 billion shortfall and the resulting crisis budget..."
Mar 2nd, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
JFC begins briefings on “crisis budget”
"Today’s hearing created more questions than were asked."
Mar 2nd, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
