Politics
Statement from Senator Chris Larson on Ensuring Wisconsin Workers Receive Fair Wages
“Under Walker’s Wisconsin we are seeing stagnant wages, a shrinking middle class, and businesses fleeing our state.”
Nov 10th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris LarsonBoard Passes Amendment Asking for Creation of Regional Transit Authority
“Let The People Have Their Say on Transit”
Nov 9th, 2015 by Sup. Michael MayoSupervisors Johnson, Schmitt Commend County Board on Budget Balance
2016 Budget Provides More for Public Safety, Enhancements for Parks and Transit
Nov 9th, 2015 by Sup. Willie JohnsonShilling, Billings call for rail safety improvements
Rail safety improvements are needed to prevent train derailments and protect local communities from potentially catastrophic accidents.
Nov 9th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingCounty Board Passes Responsible Budget
More Money for Public Safety, Less Borrowing, and a Balanced Budget
Nov 9th, 2015 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg calls on Rebecca Bradley to Disavow Sheriff David Clarke’s Support
In a week in which Clarke made another string of hateful comments, he also sent a fundraising letter on behalf of Rebecca Bradley
Nov 8th, 2015 by JoAnne KloppenburgGOP Leaders Open the Floodgates for Corruption, Collusion, and Corporate Cash
“It is unconscionable that Republicans would want to further suppress the voice of Wisconsinites by allowing the wealthiest 1% and special interest influences to poison our political system.”
Nov 7th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris LarsonStatement on passage of dismantling of GAB and campaign finance deform bills
“Republicans have dismantled a transparent and accountable Legislature.”
Nov 7th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon ErpenbachLayoffs mount as GOP attacks government accountability
Over 10,000 Wisconsin workers have been affected by mass layoffs and business closings this year compared to 6,186 workers in all of 2014.
Nov 6th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingWisconsinites laid off while politicians line their pockets
“Over 10,000 workers have been impacted by mass layoffs and plant closings in 2015.”
Nov 6th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena TaylorExtraordinary Session Should Put People First – Not Politicians
“Republicans have debated for weeks about how to funnel more money into politics, but have not spent one minute trying to address the real issues facing Wisconsin families.”
Nov 6th, 2015 by Katrina ShanklandWhile Wisconsin Economy Flounders, Republicans Take “Extraordinary” Measures to Put More Money in Politics
Assembly Democrats Call on Republicans to Add Jobs Bills to Extraordinary Session
Nov 6th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca