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Sen. Shilling statement on open government changes

Sen. Shilling statement on open government changes

Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement:

Erpenbach on tragic open records changes inserted into budget at 11th hour

Erpenbach on tragic open records changes inserted into budget at 11th hour

“People have the right to know what their government is doing.”

Sen. Taylor statement on committee passage of state budget

Sen. 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.”

State Budget Finale: Tax Breaks for the Rich, Potholes for our Roads and Secrecy for Politicians
State Budget Finale

Tax 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.

Republicans Deal a Major Blow to Open Government, Load Budget with Special Interest Giveaways as Schools, Universities Brace for Harmful Cuts
Republican Budget Motion Takes Budget from Disaster to Catastrophe

Republican Budget Motion Takes Budget from Disaster to Catastrophe

“Republicans just took their disaster of a state budget and created an all-out catastrophe.”

Wisconsin GOP: Governing, One Punt at a Time
Wisconsin GOP

Governing, 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”

Fast Tracking Passage of Abortion Ban is Politics at its Worst

Fast 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."

AFP Wisconsin Statement On President Obama’s Visit To La Crosse

AFP 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.

Republican Leadership Fumbles the Ball on Arena Funding; Time for Plan B.

Republican Leadership Fumbles the Ball on Arena Funding; Time for Plan B.

Statement from Alderman Robert J. Bauman July 2, 2015

Legislative Republicans deal one-two punch to Wisconsin communities

Legislative Republicans deal one-two punch to Wisconsin communities

GOP budget deal will cost jobs and force more school cuts

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Senate and House Coalition to Restore and Advance the Voting Rights Act

U.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