Politics

Rep. Wachs Statement on Introduction of 2017-2019 Budget

Rep. Wachs Statement on Introduction of 2017-2019 Budget

"My Democratic colleagues and I have consistently pushed for greater investment in K-12 schools, universities, and technical colleges"

Rep. Neylon Issues Statement on Governor Walker’s Budget Address

Rep. Neylon Issues Statement on Governor Walker’s Budget Address

"...I am happy to see his proposed increase in K-12 education funding, income and property tax cuts, and workforce development and vocational training programs."

Governor Walker sends irresponsible budget to legislature

Governor Walker sends irresponsible budget to legislature

"This budget is based on fake math."

Senator Fitzgerald Responds to 2017 Budget Address

Senator Fitzgerald Responds to 2017 Budget Address

"I was pleased to hear today that Governor Scott Walker is dedicated to continuing the positive reforms and fiscal responsibility of recent Republican budgets."

Rep. Shankland: Response to Governor Walker’s Budget Address
Rep. Shankland

Response to Governor Walker’s Budget Address

"Governor Walker is gambling with taxpayer money and our health care by moving to self-insurance..."

Gov. Walker fails to submit balanced budget

Gov. Walker fails to submit balanced budget

$1 billion transportation deficit unaddressed by Gov. Walker

Walker’s Budget: Few details, misplaced priorities, and false revenue assumptions
Walker’s Budget

Few details, misplaced priorities, and false revenue assumptions

Rep. Stuck’s Statement in Response to Governor’s Budget Address

Governor Walker Banking on Collective Wisconsin Amnesia

Governor Walker Banking on Collective Wisconsin Amnesia

"The Governor must believe that nobody is going to remember that it was his previous budgets that created the damage that he is now attempting to repair."

Council urges Legislature to introduce fair property tax assessment policy bill

Council urges Legislature to introduce fair property tax assessment policy bill

"Homeowners in Wisconsin already pay 70% of the total statewide property tax levy."

Common Council approves annual Housing Trust Fund grants

Common Council approves annual Housing Trust Fund grants

Housing Trust Fund grants totaling $526,000 will help the homeless, promote accessible housing, create jobs and help with homeowner repairs

Rep. Sean Duffy is Charleston, South Carolina’s Top Story

Rep. Sean Duffy is Charleston, South Carolina’s Top Story

"Of course the people of Charleston are deeply offended by Rep. Sean Duffy's comments..."

Mayor Tom Barrett Statement on Wisconsin State Senate Bill 3: Ban on Project Labor Agreements
Mayor Tom Barrett Statement on Wisconsin State Senate Bill 3

Ban on Project Labor Agreements

"Hiring a well-trained, high quality workforce is a priority for me."