Politics

• JFC economic development briefings briefly gave me hope, and then not so much

  Mar 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor

  "If voters in Iowa think our federal deficit is too high, just imagine what Governor Walker and his economic team in Wisconsin will do to it!"

• Democrats Lay Out Next Steps on “Right to Work” Bill

  Mar 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca

  Bill will drive down wages, hurt Wisconsin’s middle class

• U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Legislation on Strengthening Inspectors General Clears Senate Hurdle

  Mar 4th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

  Baldwin amendment to Inspector General Empowerment Act would dramatically improve transparency and accountability by requiring disclosure of all OIG reports that contain recommendations to the leadership of relevant agencies or departments, Congressional oversight committees, and individuals who may have requested the investigation.

• Once Again, Scott Walker Trading Women’s Health for Political Gain

  Mar 3rd, 2015 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin

  Walker will sign abortion ban in Wisconsin

• DNR Secretary Suggests Corporate Sponsorship of State Parks

  Mar 3rd, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz

  Assembly Democratic JFC members Chris Taylor and Gordon Hintz released the following statement on Stepp’s comments.

• U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Care Access in Underserved Areas

  Mar 3rd, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

  Bill ensures women have access to timely, high quality maternity care by identifying provider shortage areas in rural and underserved communities

• Rep. Zepnick Testimony

  Right To Work

  Mar 3rd, 2015 by State Rep. Josh Zepnick

  "I urge you to vote no."

• Democrats Call for Opportunity to Amend Divisive “Right to Work” Bill in Assembly Labor Committee

  Mar 3rd, 2015 by State Rep. Christine Sinicki

  Public testimony shows the need to amend a bill that will drive down wages, hurt Wisconsin’s middle class

• U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Effort to Boost Wisconsin Nursing Programs

  Mar 3rd, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

  Legislation Fixes a Technicality to Ensure Hospitals Can Train Nurses

• Statement from Rep. Barca on “Right to Work” heading to full Assembly

  Mar 2nd, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca

  "‘Right to Work’ is a distraction from Governor Walker’s harmful budget and it will keep pushing Wisconsin’s economy in the wrong direction."

• Rep. Hintz presses DOA Secretary on Budget, “Scoop and Toss” Delay of Debt Payments

  Mar 2nd, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz

  "Gov. Walker’s bad budgeting has created a $2.2 billion shortfall and the resulting crisis budget..."

• JFC begins briefings on “crisis budget”

  Mar 2nd, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor

  "Today’s hearing created more questions than were asked."