Politics
Statement from State Senator Janis Ringhand on the Joint Committee on Finance action today
“Today’s action marks a step in the right direction for the I-90/39 highway project.”
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Sen. Janis Ringhand
Rep. Barca Statement on JFC Transportation Bonding
“Instead of making tough choices and exemplifying true leadership, Republicans are once again kicking a bigger can down a longer road.”
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Senate Republicans Unwilling to Lead
“Wisconsin families are tired of waiting for Senate Republicans to get their act together.”
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Rep. Barca Statement on Oscar Mayer Closing
"The closure of Oscar Meyer accentuates the urgent need for action on jobs."
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Representative Lisa Subeck Response to Oscar Mayer Plant Closure
“I am sad and disappointed to hear the news of Oscar Mayer closing their Madison plant.”
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Statement on the closing of Oscar Mayer in Madison
“At the end of last week, Wisconsin had 9,341 workers affected by mass layoffs and plant closings; add 1,000 more.”
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Representative Lisa Subeck Circulates Bill Banning Semiautomatic Weapons
Semiautomatic assault weapons are a class of firearms that are designed to kill large numbers of people quickly.
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Finance Committee Approves Amendment for Office on African American Affairs
Sup. Rainey’s Amendment Funds Staff to Advise the County Executive and County Board on Issues Affecting the African American Community
Nov 4th, 2015 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Skyrocketing auto thefts a symptom of larger issues
Ald. Donovan blames officer shortage, no pursuit policy and lenient courts
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
County Supervisor Moore Omokunde has lost patience with Sheriff David Clarke
Says Clarke’s Comments About “Black Lives Matter,” Personal Attacks, Have “Ventured Out of Bounds”
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde
Where are the Jobs?
“Instead of working to create jobs for their constituents, Assembly Republicans focused the fall session on protecting their own jobs by padding their campaign pockets and pushing extreme legislation.”
Nov 3rd, 2015 by Katrina Shankland
Democrats Vote for Student Debt Relief While Republicans Waste Millions to Create New Problems in Safety Net
Assembly Democrats voted in favor of the “Higher Ed, Lower Debt” bill, which will provide significant assistance to the more than one million Wisconsin residents burdened with student loan debt.
Nov 3rd, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
