MADISON — For speakers at the 16th annual Fighting Bob Fest, the message to the audience was clear: the time is now. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, said that’s because under what she described as a dysfunctional Trump administration, the
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Contact: Senator Tom Tiffany (608) 266-2509 MADISON – State Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst) released the following statement following the Senate’s passage of SB30/AB64, also known as the 2017-19 biennial state budget: “It has been a pleasure to work with my
Contact: Senator Janet Bewley (608) 266-3510 The Budget the Republican majority barely passed tonight fails Wisconsin in so many ways. Take the issue that we can all agree on – the need to fix Wisconsin’s crumbling roads. After six years
CONTACT: Sen.Larson 608.266.7505 MADISON – The following is a statement from Senator Chris Larson regarding the Senate passage of the defenseless 2017-19 state budget: “We all are deeply concerned about our communities and our children’s future. Wisconsin families, friends, and
CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org Walker pledges to veto shady PFA power grab targeted by AFP activists Budget deal protects taxpayers while reforming state government MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin is praising an 11th hour deal struck between
Contact: State Senator David Craig (608) 266-5400 Madison, WI — Today, State Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) voted NO on the 2017-19 Biennial Budget, Assembly Bill 64. He released the following statement: “While this budget contains positive provisions like
Jordan Krieger, 608-266-5810 (MADISON) – In response to today’s budget passage, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “The budget that was passed today reflects a disconnect between Wisconsin’s needs and GOP priorities. While Republicans remembered to include a
Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 MADISON- Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) has released the following statement after voting in-favor of 2017 Assembly Bill 64, the biennial budget: “Overall, this is a good budget for Northeast Wisconsin. By prioritizing
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI]— Today’s vote from the Wisconsin State Senate sends a conservative budget to Governor Scott Walker’s desk. By cutting taxes and making record investments into our classrooms, Republican leaders in the Legislature and Governor
Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Madison – On Friday, the Wisconsin State Senate approved the 2017-19 State budget. State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) issued the following statement: “This is an outstanding budget and one of the best I’ve ever
Contact: Sen. Hansen 608-266-5670 (Madison)—“ Senate Republicans continued to pick winners and losers this week forcing Wisconsin taxpayers to pay up to $3 billion in cash payments over the next 15 years to a Chinese corporation with a less than
Contact: (608) 266-2253; Sen.Ringhand@legis.wisconsin.gov Madison – State Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) released the following statement in response to the Senate’s passage of a state budget that fails to represent the values that the hard working people of Wisconsin prioritize. “Republicans
Contact: Senator Mark Miller 608-266-9170 Madison – “This budget is a complete failure. Republicans failed our communities, failed our students and their families, failed to provide opportunities for more of our people to prosper. Republicans have had six years to
CONTACT: LaTonya Johnson 608.266.2500 MADISON – Wisconsin State Senator LaTonya Johnson (D – Milwaukee) made the following statement regarding passage of the 2017-2019 state budget by the Wisconsin State Senate: “Our state budget is a moral document that should reflect
MADISON — For speakers at the 16th annual Fighting Bob Fest, the message to the audience was clear: the time is now. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, said that’s because under what she described as a dysfunctional Trump administration, the “challenges and struggles of hard-working Wisconsinites just aren’t being dealt
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Contact: Senator Tom Tiffany (608) 266-2509 MADISON – State Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst) released the following statement following the Senate’s passage of SB30/AB64, also known as the 2017-19 biennial state budget: “It has been a pleasure to work with my colleagues on the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) to develop the
Contact: Senator Janet Bewley (608) 266-3510 The Budget the Republican majority barely passed tonight fails Wisconsin in so many ways. Take the issue that we can all agree on – the need to fix Wisconsin’s crumbling roads. After six years and two studies that showed a clear path to deal
CONTACT: Sen.Larson 608.266.7505 MADISON – The following is a statement from Senator Chris Larson regarding the Senate passage of the defenseless 2017-19 state budget: “We all are deeply concerned about our communities and our children’s future. Wisconsin families, friends, and neighbors are being left behind by Walker and state Republicans.
CONTACT: Eric Bott, EBott@afphq.org Walker pledges to veto shady PFA power grab targeted by AFP activists Budget deal protects taxpayers while reforming state government MADISON, WI – Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin is praising an 11th hour deal struck between Governor Scott Walker and conservative Senators Steve Nass, Duey Stroebel,
Contact: State Senator David Craig (608) 266-5400 Madison, WI — Today, State Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) voted NO on the 2017-19 Biennial Budget, Assembly Bill 64. He released the following statement: “While this budget contains positive provisions like finally repealing the rest of our prevailing wage law, a
Jordan Krieger, 608-266-5810 (MADISON) – In response to today’s budget passage, Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “The budget that was passed today reflects a disconnect between Wisconsin’s needs and GOP priorities. While Republicans remembered to include a $4 million giveaway for a tiny airport near a donor’s
Contact: Senator Robert Cowles ~ (608) 266-0484 MADISON- Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) has released the following statement after voting in-favor of 2017 Assembly Bill 64, the biennial budget: “Overall, this is a good budget for Northeast Wisconsin. By prioritizing education and supporting training for Wisconsin’s workers, this budget will
Contact: Alec Zimmerman (608) 257-4765 [Madison, WI]— Today’s vote from the Wisconsin State Senate sends a conservative budget to Governor Scott Walker’s desk. By cutting taxes and making record investments into our classrooms, Republican leaders in the Legislature and Governor Scott Walker are teaming up to make sure our state
Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Madison – On Friday, the Wisconsin State Senate approved the 2017-19 State budget. State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) issued the following statement: “This is an outstanding budget and one of the best I’ve ever worked on. Despite the delay, we are delivering a budget
Contact: Sen. Hansen 608-266-5670 (Madison)—“ Senate Republicans continued to pick winners and losers this week forcing Wisconsin taxpayers to pay up to $3 billion in cash payments over the next 15 years to a Chinese corporation with a less than stellar record when it comes to the way in which
Contact: (608) 266-2253; Sen.Ringhand@legis.wisconsin.gov Madison – State Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) released the following statement in response to the Senate’s passage of a state budget that fails to represent the values that the hard working people of Wisconsin prioritize. “Republicans passed the highest spending state budget in the history of
Contact: Senator Mark Miller 608-266-9170 Madison – “This budget is a complete failure. Republicans failed our communities, failed our students and their families, failed to provide opportunities for more of our people to prosper. Republicans have had six years to figure out how to govern. Governing is clearly not within
CONTACT: LaTonya Johnson 608.266.2500 MADISON – Wisconsin State Senator LaTonya Johnson (D – Milwaukee) made the following statement regarding passage of the 2017-2019 state budget by the Wisconsin State Senate: “Our state budget is a moral document that should reflect our values and priorities as a state. It should treat