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Contact: Rep. David Crowley 608.266.5580 920.915.0479 MILWAUKEE, WI –Rep. David Crowley (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to Governor Walker’s State of the State Address: “It is becoming a moment of desperation for Governor Scott Walker. Today in the
Bold reforms moved Wisconsin forward, more work to do Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) released the following statement on Governor Walker’s annual State of the State Address: Eight years ago, Wisconsin was heading in the wrong direction. This
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Election Year Rhetoric Doesn’t Change Record of Failed Leadership, Poor Management and Broken Promises MADISON, Wis. — On the heels of an historic election defeat for Republicans in a special election, and, as
Jennifer Owens, 312-218-8785, jennifer@fightfor15.org Janet Veum, 202-230-2143, janet.veum@seiu.org Fast Food and Hospital Workers Take to the Capitol Demanding Better Pay and Denouncing ‘Low-Wage Walker’ MADISON–Just hours before Gov. Scott Walker’s State of the State Address, fast food and hospital workers
MILWAUKEE – The following is the statement of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andy Gronik with regards to Gov. Scott Walker’s record on job creation and the economy under his tutelage: “Our economy is broken and Scott Walker broke it. Bottom line,
MILWAUKEE – The following is the statement of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andy Gronik with regards to Gov. Scott Walker’s record on healthcare: “Today the words you’ll hear from Scott Walker will beg you to believe he cares about affordable healthcare for
Contact: Rep. David Bowen (608) 266-7671 MADISON – Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement on Governor Walker’s final state of the state address: “In delivering his last state of the state address, Governor Walker continued to project a
Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 414-553-6257, brandon@andygronik.com MILWAUKEE – The following is the statement of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andy Gronik with regards to Gov. Scott Walker’s record on education: “If you want something to grow you don’t let it starve, you nurture it. It’s
Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 Democratic challenger says Election Year Walker cannot be trusted. His record is one of failures and corruption. (Milwaukee) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn responded with the following to Scott Walker’s State of the State
For More Information, Contact: Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 The Story Governor Walker Won’t Tell MADISON – Today, Governor Walker will give his annual State of the State address. In anticipation, Rep. Chris Taylor (D-Madison), issued the following statement and video summary
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Governor Walker: “As I promised, when we have a surplus, we will give it back to you. It’s your money; not the government’s.” MADISON – In his State of the State Address, Governor Scott Walker today called
Contact: Senator Jon Erpenbach 608-266-6670 “Access to high-quality, affordable health care has always been a priority for Democrats in the Legislature. Wisconsin taxpayers have now lost over $1 billion dollars to other states like Iowa, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota because
Dem Patty Schachtner scored an upset special election win in the Republican-leaning 10th SD January 16 as Dems immediately portrayed the victory over GOP Rep. Adam Jarchow as a sign a wave is headed toward Wisconsin this fall.
The GAB and its staffers had to go — but constantly reconstituting the agencies dedicated to enforcing clean elections isn’t a good look for either party. Find a model and stick to it — micromanaging elections investigators is bound to bring accusations of skullduggery and hijinks.
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald is purging public watchdog agency employees and civil servants, for partisan reasons, without a hearing, openly and in broad daylight.
Michael Screnock blows off candidate forums, bets on special interest money.
Schachtner‘s successful run drew a template for Democrats who want to get rid of Walker and his legislative toadies.
So, for now, this horse race seems to have Evers, Flynn and Mitchell fighting for the lead, but they’re only rounding the first turn. There’s plenty of time for the others, even those who have stumbled out of the gate or who got a late start, to catch up.
Getting assistance to those who need it and getting rid of fraud are goals we all share. But let’s be smart about the rules. Unnecessary or politically motivated rules result in wasted dollars and fewer folks signing up who truly need help.
Contact: Rep. David Crowley 608.266.5580 920.915.0479 MILWAUKEE, WI –Rep. David Crowley (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to Governor Walker’s State of the State Address: “It is becoming a moment of desperation for Governor Scott Walker. Today in the Governor’s State of the State Address, he announced a new
Bold reforms moved Wisconsin forward, more work to do Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) released the following statement on Governor Walker’s annual State of the State Address: Eight years ago, Wisconsin was heading in the wrong direction. This afternoon, Governor Walker clearly showed the successes conservative leadership achieved
MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 Election Year Rhetoric Doesn’t Change Record of Failed Leadership, Poor Management and Broken Promises MADISON, Wis. — On the heels of an historic election defeat for Republicans in a special election, and, as his election campaign ramps up, Gov. Scott Walker today delivered
Jennifer Owens, 312-218-8785, jennifer@fightfor15.org Janet Veum, 202-230-2143, janet.veum@seiu.org Fast Food and Hospital Workers Take to the Capitol Demanding Better Pay and Denouncing ‘Low-Wage Walker’ MADISON–Just hours before Gov. Scott Walker’s State of the State Address, fast food and hospital workers along with community and faith leaders held their own ‘State
MILWAUKEE – The following is the statement of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andy Gronik with regards to Gov. Scott Walker’s record on job creation and the economy under his tutelage: “Our economy is broken and Scott Walker broke it. Bottom line, if Walker were held to the same standards executives are
MILWAUKEE – The following is the statement of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andy Gronik with regards to Gov. Scott Walker’s record on healthcare: “Today the words you’ll hear from Scott Walker will beg you to believe he cares about affordable healthcare for all Wisconsinites. But, don’t listen to his words, judge him
Contact: Rep. David Bowen (608) 266-7671 MADISON – Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement on Governor Walker’s final state of the state address: “In delivering his last state of the state address, Governor Walker continued to project a sudden urgency to transition from seven years of failure into
Contact: Brandon Weathersby, 414-553-6257, brandon@andygronik.com MILWAUKEE – The following is the statement of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andy Gronik with regards to Gov. Scott Walker’s record on education: “If you want something to grow you don’t let it starve, you nurture it. It’s not that complicated. Scott Walker’s actions would have you believe
Contact: Bryan Kennedy – (414) 517-3864 Democratic challenger says Election Year Walker cannot be trusted. His record is one of failures and corruption. (Milwaukee) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn responded with the following to Scott Walker’s State of the State Address today: “In election years, Scott Walker makes promises he
For More Information, Contact: Rep. Chris Taylor, 608-266-5342 The Story Governor Walker Won’t Tell MADISON – Today, Governor Walker will give his annual State of the State address. In anticipation, Rep. Chris Taylor (D-Madison), issued the following statement and video summary about the true state of the state: “What the people
Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839 Governor Walker: “As I promised, when we have a surplus, we will give it back to you. It’s your money; not the government’s.” MADISON – In his State of the State Address, Governor Scott Walker today called for the Wisconsin State Legislature to pass his plan which
Contact: Senator Jon Erpenbach 608-266-6670 “Access to high-quality, affordable health care has always been a priority for Democrats in the Legislature. Wisconsin taxpayers have now lost over $1 billion dollars to other states like Iowa, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota because of Governor Walker’s decision to reject Federal funds designated for
Dem Patty Schachtner scored an upset special election win in the Republican-leaning 10th SD January 16 as Dems immediately portrayed the victory over GOP Rep. Adam Jarchow as a sign a wave is headed toward Wisconsin this fall.
The GAB and its staffers had to go — but constantly reconstituting the agencies dedicated to enforcing clean elections isn’t a good look for either party. Find a model and stick to it — micromanaging elections investigators is bound to bring accusations of skullduggery and hijinks.
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald is purging public watchdog agency employees and civil servants, for partisan reasons, without a hearing, openly and in broad daylight.
Michael Screnock blows off candidate forums, bets on special interest money.
Schachtner‘s successful run drew a template for Democrats who want to get rid of Walker and his legislative toadies.
So, for now, this horse race seems to have Evers, Flynn and Mitchell fighting for the lead, but they’re only rounding the first turn. There’s plenty of time for the others, even those who have stumbled out of the gate or who got a late start, to catch up.
Getting assistance to those who need it and getting rid of fraud are goals we all share. But let’s be smart about the rules. Unnecessary or politically motivated rules result in wasted dollars and fewer folks signing up who truly need help.