Politics
Statement of Senator Jon Erpenbach on Governor Walker’s re-election health care plan.
"These newly loved Democratic plans are a drop in the bucket compared to what accepting funds to expand BagerCare could do for the people of this state."
Jan 21st, 2018 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Speaker Ryan Says He’ll Pressure Senate to Restrict Women’s Reproductive Rights
"Paul Ryan’s promise to pressure the Senate into passing a bill that would restrict women’s rights is just the latest in a long line of anti-women actions from the Speaker."
Jan 20th, 2018 by Randy Bryce
Pocan Statement on the Trump Shutdown
"With their latest spending proposal, Republicans have once again abandoned the middle class and are refusing to negotiate."
Jan 20th, 2018 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Randy Bryce Releases Statement on Government Shutdown
"The government shutdown makes clear that 20 years in D.C. has caused Paul Ryan to fall out of touch with the First District."
Jan 19th, 2018 by Randy Bryce
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on the Senate Vote for a Four-Week Funding Bill
"This continuing resolution shortchanges our military, veterans’ health and doesn’t keep a promise on the pensions that Wisconsin workers have earned.'
Jan 19th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Pocan Leads Members of Congress in Calling for Release of Journalists Detained in Burma
“In order for Burma to become a successful democracy, authorities must demonstrate their ability to defend and protect the internationally recognized right to freedom of expression, including freedom of the press.”
Jan 19th, 2018 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Leah Vukmir endorses Michael Screnock for State Supreme Court
"Judge Screnock holds the Constitution in the highest regard."
Jan 19th, 2018 by State Sen. Leah Vukmir
House GOP Forces Shutdown Scenario with Short-Term Spending Bill
In response to the passage of the short-term House Republican spending bill, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement:
Jan 19th, 2018 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Governor Walker Highlights Historic K-12 Education Investments at Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ State Education Convention
"We increased funding by $200 per student for every school in the state this year, and we’re adding another $204 per student on top of that next year."
Jan 19th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Response to the Government Shutdown
"Republicans have no one to blame but themselves."
Jan 19th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Dana Wachs Called on Gov. Walker and AG Schimel to Sue Big Pharma Over Misleading Opioid Marketing
"Wealthy drug companies have been peddling highly addictive painkillers for decades while telling Americans that they were safe. It’s about time they are held accountable for their lies."
Jan 19th, 2018 by State Rep. Dana Wachs
Legislation seeks lead service line replacement for city-owned properties
"The city has a responsibility to be proactive in protecting the health of residents who live in city-owned residential properties."
Jan 19th, 2018 by Ald. Bob Bauman
