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Republicans focus on voter suppression on what could be Assembly’s last day

Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca released the following statement.

Mar 21st, 2014 by State Rep. Peter Barca

Statement from Rep. Barca on Assembly passage of amended oral chemo bill

Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement after the Assembly passed an amended version of the oral chemotherapy bill.

Mar 21st, 2014 by State Rep. Peter Barca

Rep. Taylor’s statement on ALEC Mesothelioma bill

Today, the Republican controlled Assembly passed Assembly Bill 19, a bill to limit Mesothelioma victims’ access to courts after extensive exposure to asbestos.

Mar 20th, 2014 by Chris Taylor

Transit Plus Service Does Not Provide Enough Accessibility to Southridge

Supervisor Patricia Jursik Says Bus Stop at Mall Entrance Still Needed for Safety

Mar 20th, 2014 by Patricia Jursik

Supervisor David Bowen Calls Living Wage Ordinance Passage “A Major Win” for Low Wage Workers in Milwaukee County

Following the Milwaukee County Board's 12-6 veto override of a measure to increase the living wage to $11.32 for employees of contractors doing business with the County, Supervisor David Bowen issued the following statement.

Mar 20th, 2014 by State Rep. David Bowen

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ACA Enrollment Before March 31st a Powerful Job Creation Tool.

Premium tax credits inject needed revenue into local economies. 1 job created for every 30 people signed up.

Mar 20th, 2014 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin

Plaid Tuba Announces Executive Editor

Plaid Tuba Holdings, LLC. is pleased to announce the addition of Tracy Bredow as the firm’s Executive Editor

Mar 20th, 2014 by Plaid Tuba

Wisconsin stalled at 35th in job growth, still trailing neighbors

Despite lagging economy, Republicans ready to give up and focus on getting re-elected

Mar 19th, 2014 by State Rep. Peter Barca

Supervisor Russell Stamper II Says Cultural Assets Task Force Should Focus on Education, Transit, Neighborhood Rehabilitation and Street Repairs

Milwaukee County Supervisor Russell Stamper II said today that the Cultural and Entertainment Needs Task Force should focus on Milwaukee's neighborhood redevelopment, transit and street repair.

Mar 19th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II