Politics
Sen. Shilling statement on open government changes
Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement:
Jul 3rd, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingErpenbach on tragic open records changes inserted into budget at 11th hour
“People have the right to know what their government is doing.”
Jul 3rd, 2015 by State Sen. Jon ErpenbachSen. Taylor statement on committee passage of state budget
“From the day Governor Walker introduced his budget, it was clear he was more focused on Republican primary voters than the people of Wisconsin.”
Jul 2nd, 2015 by State Sen. Lena TaylorTax Breaks for the Rich, Potholes for our Roads and Secrecy for Politicians
Despite a media backlash when Republicans previously announced more tax breaks for the wealthy, the GOP proceeded ahead and cut taxes for individuals who make more than $200,000 a year.
Jul 2nd, 2015 by Chris TaylorRepublicans Deal a Major Blow to Open Government, Load Budget with Special Interest Giveaways as Schools, Universities Brace for Harmful Cuts
Anti-Education, Anti-Middle Class Budget Wrapping Up in Joint Finance Committee
Jul 2nd, 2015 by State Rep. Peter BarcaRepublican Budget Motion Takes Budget from Disaster to Catastrophe
“Republicans just took their disaster of a state budget and created an all-out catastrophe.”
Jul 2nd, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa SubeckGoverning, One Punt at a Time
“Wisconsin faces a serious challenge in funding and maintaining our infrastructure, and when confronted with that challenge Republicans chose to punt”
Jul 2nd, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon HintzFast Tracking Passage of Abortion Ban is Politics at its Worst
"This is a clearly calculated effort to win political favor with anti-women’s health special interest groups."
Jul 2nd, 2015 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of WisconsinAFP Wisconsin Statement On President Obama’s Visit To La Crosse
Chapter Encourages President To Take Wisconsin’s Free Market Reforms Back With Him to D.C.
Jul 2nd, 2015 by AFP WisconsinRepublican Leadership Fumbles the Ball on Arena Funding; Time for Plan B.
Statement from Alderman Robert J. Bauman July 2, 2015
Jul 2nd, 2015 by Ald. Bob BaumanLegislative Republicans deal one-two punch to Wisconsin communities
GOP budget deal will cost jobs and force more school cuts
Jul 1st, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Senate and House Coalition to Restore and Advance the Voting Rights Act
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015 Would Protect Americans’ Across the Nation from Discrimination in Voting
Jul 1st, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin