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If the state has a bad reputation now, let’s make it clear that wasn’t so in the recent past. Yes, Wisconsin has always been the “dairy state” and famous for being a beer capital and the state with the publicly owned and highly successful professional football team the Green Bay Packers. But Wisconsin has also been known for its progressive government dating all the way back to the late 1890s
The Wall Street Journal placed this state’s fight with Ireland over butter on their editorial page Saturday and to be honest there is no way we come across looking reasonable.
In 2015 more people in state died from drug overdoses than car crashes.
On Tuesday night, Trump will address Congress. Perhaps we will learn more about the Trump budget, including cuts to the safety net, domestic spending and humongous tax breaks for the rich and corporations. And, by mid-March the White House is supposed to release a budget outline. Will Trump release a health plan?
“Where else can you buy hope for a dollar?” This sad statement from gamblers shows the level of desperation too many reach in trying to secure their present and their future.
Contact: Brandon Weathersby, brandonw@wisdems.org MADISON – The following is the statement of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Martha Laning with regards to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair election held at the DNC’s Winter Meeting in Atlanta over the weekend: “It was inspiring to see so many talented and passionate people this weekend who are eager to lead us into the future. Our party is lucky to have two outstanding progressive champions like Tom Perez and Rep. Keith Ellison who showed that you can run a close, contested race for leadership and still remain a unified organization. Nothing showed that
Contact: Rep. Mark Spreitzer, 608-266-1192 MADISON- Today, Rep. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), along with Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) introduced legislation to create a student loan reimbursement program for new farmers. The average age of a farm operator in Wisconsin is 54.5 years. As Wisconsin’s current farmers age, our economy must find new farmers to take their place. “Agriculture is central to Wisconsin’s heritage and to our economy, largely due to the efforts of our farmers,” Rep. Spreitzer said. “We must look for ways to encourage a sustainable future for farming in Wisconsin. In order to continue Wisconsin’s strong tradition of
Rep. Crowley 608.266.5580 MADISON, WI – State Representative David Crowley (D-Milwaukee), Chair of the Milwaukee Delegation, sent the following letter to Governor Scott Walker demanding a response to Sheriff Clarke removal. Dear Governor Walker, On January 23, 2017 you received a letter that I authored, calling on you to remove Sheriff David Clarke from office. It has been 35 days since this request and I have yet to have received a response. Mr. Governor, the fact that in over a months’ time you have not responded to the request of a State Representative greatly concerns me. If you are
“Wrongheaded; lack of leadership” February 27, Wausau – Wausau school board challengers Lee Webster and Jeff Kocha on Monday called on the Wausau School Board President, Lance Trollop to immediately reverse its guidelines on making bathrooms open to any students based on their self-declared gender identity. This announcement comes following Trollop’s statements on local TV on Feb. 23 when he indicated there would be no change despite a directive from the Trump administration reversing the Obama administration guidelines that the board had approved, against strong community opposition. “These guidelines were misguided at best,” stated Webster. “There was no need for
If the state has a bad reputation now, let’s make it clear that wasn’t so in the recent past. Yes, Wisconsin has always been the “dairy state” and famous for being a beer capital and the state with the publicly owned and highly successful professional football team the Green Bay Packers. But Wisconsin has also been known for its progressive government dating all the way back to the late 1890s
The Wall Street Journal placed this state’s fight with Ireland over butter on their editorial page Saturday and to be honest there is no way we come across looking reasonable.
In 2015 more people in state died from drug overdoses than car crashes.
On Tuesday night, Trump will address Congress. Perhaps we will learn more about the Trump budget, including cuts to the safety net, domestic spending and humongous tax breaks for the rich and corporations. And, by mid-March the White House is supposed to release a budget outline. Will Trump release a health plan?
“Where else can you buy hope for a dollar?” This sad statement from gamblers shows the level of desperation too many reach in trying to secure their present and their future.
Contact: Brandon Weathersby, brandonw@wisdems.org MADISON – The following is the statement of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Martha Laning with regards to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair election held at the DNC’s Winter Meeting in Atlanta over the weekend: “It was inspiring to see so many talented and passionate
Contact: Rep. Mark Spreitzer, 608-266-1192 MADISON- Today, Rep. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit), along with Senator Janis Ringhand (D-Evansville) introduced legislation to create a student loan reimbursement program for new farmers. The average age of a farm operator in Wisconsin is 54.5 years. As Wisconsin’s current farmers age, our economy must
Rep. Crowley 608.266.5580 MADISON, WI – State Representative David Crowley (D-Milwaukee), Chair of the Milwaukee Delegation, sent the following letter to Governor Scott Walker demanding a response to Sheriff Clarke removal. Dear Governor Walker, On January 23, 2017 you received a letter that I authored, calling on you to
“Wrongheaded; lack of leadership” February 27, Wausau – Wausau school board challengers Lee Webster and Jeff Kocha on Monday called on the Wausau School Board President, Lance Trollop to immediately reverse its guidelines on making bathrooms open to any students based on their self-declared gender identity. This announcement comes following