Politics
Public Schools are Being Strangled by Governor Walker and His Friends
Statement from Senator Jon Erpenbach on Republican’s 29 page education omnibus motion.
May 20th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Rep. Barca Statement on Extreme GOP Education Budget Plan
This Republican plan further defunds public schools and destroys local control.
May 20th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Republicans Continue Pattern of Underfunding, Undermining, and Devaluing Our Children’s Education
Sen. Harris Dodd and Sen. Larson Statement on Joint Finance Action on K12 Education
May 19th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Statement on the Future of O’Donnell Park
“I look forward to the results of these discussions as we move toward a new vision for the Milwaukee Art Museum and O’Donnell Park”
May 19th, 2015 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
More prison beds instead of public school funds
“Today, Republicans created a pipeline to prison rather than a pathway to the American Dream for our school children.”
May 19th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Rep. Gwen Moore Praises Passage of Human Trafficking Legislation
“Victims of such abhorrent practices need allies in their corner, and I take pride in knowing Congress has finally decided to get into the fight.”
May 19th, 2015 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Special interests win big in GOP school scheme
Millions diverted from public school classrooms to benefits powerful special interests
May 19th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Baldwin Applauds ACA Special Enrollment Period Final Numbers
From March 15 to April 30, 147,000 consumers signed up for coverage through HealthCare.gov using the tax special enrollment period
May 19th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Democrats propose student loan debt relief
“We need to start finding ways to slow the growth of student loan debt in our state.”
May 19th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
U.S. Senators Baldwin and Franken Introduce Amendment for Trade Bill to Level the Playing Field for American Manufacturers
Amendment ensures enforcement of existing trade laws and takes on unfair, foreign trade practices
May 19th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Fully Funding Public Education Means No Private Voucher School Expansion
"Until recently, Wisconsin was known as a place where legislators from both sides of the aisle had always made public education a top priority."
May 18th, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Shilling statement on Dept. of Justice investigation into Gov. Walker’s WEDC
"While it is unclear whether any criminal violations may have occurred, I am deeply troubled by the recent allegations of pay-to-play politics involving Gov. Walker’s office and his campaign contributors."
May 18th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
