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May 21, 2008 DPW Chairman Joe Wineke statement on Rep. Terry Musser DPW Chairman Joe Wineke statement on Rep. Terry Musser Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chairman Joe Wineke released the following statement today on Rep. Terry Musser’s announcement that he will not seek re-election. “Last year, Terry Musser broke from... more...
May 21, 2008 This Memorial Day, Wisconsin Drivers Can Thank John Gard for his Vote to Raise the Gas Tax This Memorial Day, Wisconsin Drivers Can Thank John Gard for his Vote to Raise the Gas Tax Congress Overwhelmingly Passes Dr. Kagen’s Bipartisan Bill to Hold OPEC and Big Oil Accountable for Price Fixing With Wisconsin families and businesses... more...
May 16, 2008 GOP Gathers to Celebrate Proven Record of Failure GOP Gathers to Celebrate Proven Record of Failure This weekend, the Wisconsin Republican Party is gathering in Stevens Point to celebrate the GOP’s proven record of failure on everything from health care to Iraq to the economy. High points include standing in the... more...
May 1, 2008 Five Years After “Mission Accomplished,” John McCain is “Fine” With 100 More Five Years After “ Mission Accomplished,” John McCain is “Fine” With 100 More Five years ago today, President Bush landed on the deck of the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln and declared that “major combat operations in Iraq have ended” in front of an enormous banner that read,... more...
Apr 28, 2008 New TV Ad Puts Focus on McCain's Promise to Keep Wisconsin's Troops in Iraq for 100 Years New TV Ad Puts Focus on McCain's Promise to Keep Wisconsin 's Troops in Iraq for 100 Years Washington , DC- A new television ad focused on the fact John McCain would be "fine" keeping our troops in Iraq for 100 years will begin airing in... more...
Apr 25, 2008 Eight Reasons John Gard is Still too Extreme for Northeastern Wisconsin Eight Reasons John Gard is Still too Extreme for Northeastern Wisconsin The People of Wisconsin ’s 8 th Congressional District Deserve Better Than Professional Politician John Gard John Gard missed the message in 2006. Voters rejected Gard because rather than... more...
Apr 23, 2008 New TV Ad Highlights How Out of Touch John McCain is With Wisconsinites On the Economy ? more...
Apr 16, 2008 McCain Brings His Out of Touch Economic Policies to Wisconsin McCain Brings His Out of Touch Economic Policies to Wisconsin After many shifts in rhetoric, John McCain gave yet another “major policy address” on the economy yesterday in Pittsburg . But as he brings his out of touch policies to Wisconsin today, it remains clear that... more...
Apr 8, 2008 Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Calls on McCain to Show Responsibility and Offer Plan for Iraq Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Calls on McCain to Show Responsibility and Offer Plan for Iraq Even as rockets exploded in the so-called "Green Zone" yesterday in Baghdad , John McCain chose to launch another round of irresponsible political attacks rather than offer a... more...
Apr 7, 2008 Hundreds of Wisconsin Democrats Turnout at County Caucuses Hundreds of Wisconsin Democrats Turnout at County Caucuses Over 1600 Activists Caucus Across Wisconsin as part of Delegate Selection for National Convention This Sunday, over 1600 Democrats participated in caucuses held in every county of Wisconsin... more...
Mar 31, 2008 McCain Can Try to Reinvent Himself, But Wisconsinites Aren’t Buying It McCain Can Try to Reinvent Himself, But Wisconsinites Aren’t Buying It This morning, John McCain launches his effort to reinvent himself for the general election with a week of speeches. After running as a so-called "maverick" and "outsider" in his failed 2000... more...
Mar 27, 2008 Wisconsinites Want to Know: What’s McCain’s Plan for Iraq? Wisconsinites Want to Know: What’s McCain’s Plan for Iraq ? For the second day in a row, John McCain delivered what was billed as a “major policy speech” yesterday, but included no new policies, proposals or ideas. After telling us... more...
Mar 25, 2008 John McCain Has No Plan to Help Wisconsin Families Hit By the Mortgage Crisis John McCain Has No Plan to Help Wisconsin Families Hit By the Mortgage Crisis On the same day one leading indicator showed home values dropping 11 percent in January compared to a year before, Republican nominee-in-waiting John McCain gave a speech yesterday addressing the... more...
Mar 24, 2008 McCain "Debates" Confirm Wisconsinites Can't Trust John McCain McCain "Debates" Confirm Wisconsinites Can't Trust John McCain American People Lose With McCain's Promise of Third Bush Term Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chairman Joe Wineke today welcomed a new series of debates featuring Senator John McCain,... more...
Mar 19, 2008 Five Years Too Many in Iraq, John McCain Would Make it 100 Five Years Too Many in Iraq , John McCain Would Make it 100 Today is the fifth anniversary of the start of the Iraq war. “Today marks the solemn anniversary of an ill-conceived and mismanaged war – one that has taken the lives... more...
Mar 14, 2008 John McCain Chooses Campaign Cash Over Wisconsin’s Families John McCain Chooses Campaign Cash Over Wisconsin ’s Families Today on the campaign trail, John McCain promised to help law enforcement officials combat crime, help retrain displaced workers, and end the long lines at the Veterans Administration facilities. But... more...
Mar 13, 2008 DPW Chairman Joe Wineke Statement on Compassionate Care Bill DPW Chairman Joe Wineke Statement on Compassionate Care Bill Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chairman Joe Wineke released the following statement today, after Governor Doyle signed the Compassionate Care Bill into law. “I’m very pleased to see the... more...
Mar 12, 2008 Wisconsin Activists Run to be Delegate to Democratic National Convention Wisconsin Activists Run to be Delegate to Democratic National Convention Democrats to Hold Caucuses in Every County of State Delegate selection is in full swing for the Democratic National Convention. Local Democrats are now organizing county... more...
Mar 11, 2008 John McCain Promises Wisconsin Families a Third Bush Term on Social Security John McCain Promises Wisconsin Families a Third Bush Term on Social Security President Bush Endorses John McCain as His Successor Washington , DC –Hours after clinching his Party’s nomination last week, the one-time “maverick” completed his... more...
Mar 11, 2008 John McCain: Standing up For Lobbyist Friends Instead of Wisconsin's Families John McCain: Standing up For Lobbyist Friends Instead of Wisconsin 's Families Washington DC - While Democrats in Congress fight for a budget that will help American families in this struggling economy and help displaced workers find new jobs, John McCain put his... more...
Mar 10, 2008 John McCain Promises Wisconsin Families a Third Bush Term on Health Care John McCain Promises Wisconsin Families a Third Bush Term on Health Care President Bush Endorses John McCain as His Successor Washington , DC –Hours after clinching his Party’s nomination last week, the one-time “maverick” completed his transformation... more...
Mar 7, 2008 John McCain Promises Wisconsin Families a Third Bush Term on Iraq John McCain Promises Wisconsin Families a Third Bush Term on Iraq President Bush Endorses John McCain as His Successor Washington , DC –Hours after clinching his Party’s nomination this week, the one-time “maverick” completed his... more...
Mar 6, 2008 John McCain Promises Wisconsin Families a Third Bush Term on the Economy John McCain Promises Wisconsin Families a Third Bush Term on the Economy President Bush Endorses John McCain as His Successor Washington , DC –Hours after clinching his Party’s nomination this week, the one-time “maverick” completed his... more...
Feb 27, 2008 DPW Chairman Endorses Lena Taylor for County Executive DPW Chairman Endorses Lena Taylor for County Executive Milwaukee — Today Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chairman Joe Wineke endorsed Senator Lena Taylor for Milwaukee County Executive. “Senator Taylor has been a tireless advocate for Milwaukee... more...
Feb 26, 2008 FEC Case Highlights McCain's Hypocrisy FEC Case Highlights McCain's Hypocrisy DNC Release of 2003 FEC Letter Proves McCain Defense Not Truthful Madison - After trying to portray himself as a "maverick" who would reform Washington , John McCain is now trying to illegally withdraw from the very... more...
Feb 26, 2008 DPW Statement on 2004 Election Report DPW Statement on 2004 Election Report Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chairman Joe Wineke released the following statement today regarding the Milwaukee Police Department’s report on the 2004 elections: “This report shows opportunity for improvements in the... more...
Feb 20, 2008 Preliminary Wisconsin Democratic Delegate Count Preliminary Wisconsin Democratic Delegate Count Based on return numbers yesterday, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is reporting preliminary pledged delegate count from the Democratic primary. The DPW will report official delegate counts when the Government... more...
Feb 13, 2008 Despite John McCain Missing the Vote, 2.6 Million in Wisconsin To Get Relief From Economic Stimulus Package Despite John McCain Missing the Vote, 2.6 Million in Wisconsin To Get Relief From Economic Stimulus Package Madison - The signing today of the bipartisan economic stimulus bill means that 2.6 million families in Wisconsin will receive tax rebates of up to... more...
Feb 11, 2008 Statement on Passing of Marlys Matuszak, Information on Memorial Service Statement on Passing of Marlys Matuszak, Information on Memorial Service Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chairman Joe Wineke released the following statement today on the passing of longtime party activist Marlys Matuszak. Please see below for information on the memorial service.... more...
Feb 7, 2008 Hundreds of Wisconsinites to run for National Convention Delegate Hundreds of Wisconsinites to run for National Convention Delegate DPW Holds Delegate Trainings in Communities Across the State As the presidential primaries sweep across the country, Wisconsin ’s delegate selection process continues. Over the next... more...
Jan 29, 2008 DPW Statement on State of the Union Address DPW Statement on State of the Union Address Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chairman Joe Wineke released the following statement today, in response to President Bush’s State of the Union address last night: “Despite his best efforts, President Bush cannot... more...
Jan 23, 2008 Republicans Stand With Bush to Deny Health Care for Children Republicans Stand With Bush to Deny Health Care for Children Wisconsin’s Reps. Paul Ryan, James Sensenbrenner vote with President Today, Democrats in Congress stood together to support the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and... more...
Jan 23, 2008 DPW Statement on Governor’s State of the State Address DPW Statement on Governor’s State of the State Address MADISON – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke released the following statement tonight after Governor Jim Doyle’s annual State of the State Address: “Tonight, Governor Doyle offered... more...
Jan 21, 2008 Wineke Statement on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Wineke Statement on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chairman Joe Wineke issued the following statement today, in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: “Today we honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.... more...
Jan 16, 2008 DPW Begins Delegate Selection for National Convention DPW Begins Delegate Selection for National Convention Hundreds of Democrats Around Wisconsin To Run for Delegate As the excitement of Democratic presidential primaries sweeps across the country, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin (DPW)... more...
Nov 5, 2007 With One Year to Go, Wisconsin Democrats Hold House Parties Launching National Neighborhood Leader Program With One Year to Go, Wisconsin Democrats Hold House Parties Launching National Neighborhood Leader Program Democratic Party Chair of Wisconsin Chairman Joe Wineke today announced that Democratic activists across the state are gathering for nearly... more...
Oct 12, 2007 Democrats Tout Successful Eleanor Roosevelt Tribute Democrats Tout Successful Eleanor Roosevelt Tribute Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton Hosts Event to Celebrate, Empower Democratic Women Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton welcomed Democrats from around the state last night as host of the Democratic Party's annual Eleanor Roosevelt... more...
Oct 8, 2007 Republicans Continue Stall Tactics, Inaction on State Budget Republicans Continue Stall Tactics, Inaction on State Budget Was GOP Ever Serious About Passing a Budget? Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chairman Joe Wineke today condemned Republicans continued stall tactics in the state budget process. ... more...
Jul 19, 2007 Republican Assembly Budget Devastates Wisconsin’s Schools Rep. Brett Davis and his Assembly colleagues passed a state budget last week that would cut schools by $127 million statewide, and by over $2 million in Davis’ own district. Drastic cuts to public schools are only more...
Jul 17, 2007 GOP Legislators Stand Behind President, Refuse to Change Course in Iraq As President Bush continues his stubborn and inexplicable refusal to face the facts about the war, Republican legislators are standing behind him yet again this week, hoping to more...
Jun 21, 2007 President Bush Denies Hope to Millions with Stem Cell Veto Yesterday, with one stroke of his veto pen, President Bush denied hope to Wisconsinites and millions of other Americans by vetoing critical legislation to expand federal funding of more...
Jun 13, 2007 Democrats Take the Lead on Energy Policy Democrats in the U.S. Senate introduced new energy policy this week, working towards real solutions for soaring gas prices. “Working families are paying record-high gas prices going into more...
Jun 11, 2007 Democrats Take the Lead on Stem Cell Research Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives sent the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act to the president’s desk, a bill that would expand stem cell research and provide hope to millions of more...
Jun 5, 2007 Republicans Continue War Against Women Republican leadership is busy working against women this week, hoping to pass a new abortion ban and deny women access to birth control, even for more...
Aug 24, 2006 If it isn’t broken, then don’t fix it! The only issue my opponent has come up with is to put Wisconsin’s elections under the control of the secretary of state. more...
Aug 21, 2006 Wineke Column: 10 Years is too Long While Working Families Struggle to Make Ends Meet, Mark Green and Republicans in Washington Block Increase in Federal Minimum Wage more...
Aug 17, 2006 Governor Doyle Thanks Board of Regents for Holding Down Tuition at UW System Governor Doyle today thanked the Board of Regents for answering his call to develop a 2007-09 biennial budget request that holds down tuition at the University of Wisconsin System so that it does not rise faster than inflation. more...
Aug 16, 2006 Wineke Column: Governor Doyle Balances Budget, Restores Fiscal Discipline to Wisconsin Meanwhile, Mark Green Votes for Bush Budgets That Rack Up Largest Federal Deficits Ever, Votes to Raise National Debt Limit to $10 Trillion more...
Jul 21, 2006 Wineke Column: President, Green Turn Backs on Promise of Stem Cell Research to Save Lives, Cure Disease This past week will go down in American history as a missed opportunity. more...
Jul 17, 2006 Why Won’t Mark Green Urge Congress to Pass Stem Cell Research Bill? Extreme Green Out of Step with Vast Majority of Wisconsin Families… and Even GOP Mainstream … Who Support Research’s Promise more...
Jul 7, 2006 The Million Dollar Question - Day 3: Mark Green: Do You Think George W. Bush Has Doon a Good Job as President? MADISON – For two days in a row we've been asking Mark Green the same thing: do you think George Bush has done a good job as president? more...
Jun 8, 2006 Wineke, Shilling Highlight Importance Category: Politics
Wineke, Shilling Highlight Importance of Re-Electing Governor Doyle, Electing Democrats This November Doyle, Democrats are Fighting for Middle Class Families – While Green, Republicans are Pushing Extreme Agenda for the Special Interests LA CROSSE – It is critically... more...

Jun 2, 2006 Question: Mark Green, Category: Crime and Justice
Question: Mark Green, Would You Pardon Scott Jensen? Green’s Answer: ‘Um, Er, Ahh …’ MADISON – Would you pardon Scott Jensen? Given that Jensen – the poster child for political corruption – was convicted of three felonies and a misdemeanor for abusing the public’s...    more...

Jun 1, 2006 Green’s Big Idea for Law Enforcement: Category: Strong Communities
Green’s Big Idea for Law Enforcement: Concealed Weapons On Our Playgrounds … And Fewer Cops on the Streets MADISON – Mark Green’s out and about touting his “record” on law enforcement today. Not that he’s done very much law enforcing while sitting behind a desk in Washington...    more...

May 31, 2006 Green Sides With Big Drug Companies Over Green Sides With Big Drug Companies Over Families Struggling to Afford Medications MADISON – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke said today that the people of Wisconsin should be alarmed about Mark Green’s record of siding with the big drug companies over working and middle...    more...

May 29, 2006 DPW Statement Honoring Memorial Day DPW Statement Honoring Memorial Day MADISON - Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke released the following statement today commemorating Memorial Day: "America pauses today to honor all of our servicemen and women - past and present - who have sacrificed their lives so that we...    more...

May 29, 2006 37 Million Expected to 37 Million Expected to Travel This Memorial Day And Gas Prices Are Sky High Thanks to Mark Green and His Big Oil Cronies MADISON – As millions of Americans pay for record-high gas prices this Memorial Day weekend, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke said Wisconsin...    more...

May 18, 2006 Mark Green Sticks it to Wisconsin's Middle Class Families Once Again Category: Spending & Taxes
MADISON – Mark Green has stuck it to Wisconsin’s middle class families once again.    more...

May 10, 2006 George W. Bush: How Low Can He Go? MADISON – President George W. Bush continues his slide in the polls as his overall job approval rating hit another new low of 31 percent, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. Republicans in Washington, including Mark Green, continue to fare even worse, as just 23 percent approve...    more...

May 6, 2006 Statement from Governor Doyle on the Passing of Ruth Bachhuber Doyle Saturday, May 6, 2006 At about 5:30 this morning, Ruth Bachhuber Doyle passed after a long battle with Parkinson's disease at the age of 89. Governor Jim Doyle released the following statement. "God blessed me and our family with an extraordinary mother. In her public life, she...    more...

Apr 28, 2006 Mark Green: Stop Being Mean to Big Oil! Category: Economy
Votes Against Rolling Back Billions in Big Tax Breaks for Big Oil Last night, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives offered a motion that would have rolled back $5 billion in tax breaks to the big oil companies. With prices at the gas pump sky high, it was the right thing to do. ...    more...

Apr 14, 2006 Dear fellow Democrat, Category: Politics
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the Founders' Day Gala in Milwaukee last weekend. The event was a HUGE success because of your support. For those of you who were unable to make it to the event, I'm very pleased to inform you that the entire speaking program has been posted on...    more...

Mar 23, 2006 Mark Green Brings Top Bush Lieutenant to Wisconsin to Prop Up Campaign for Governor Category: Politics
MADISON – In the last two weeks, two of President Bush’s top lieutenants have been in Wisconsin raising campaign cash for Republicans and spending political capital to prop up Mark Green’s campaign for Governor. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke said today that the visits by top...    more...

Mar 22, 2006 Watch Senator Feingold TONIGHT on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” Category: Politics
Senator Russ Feingold will appear tonight on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” The show will air at 10:00 p.m. Central Time, and will be rebroadcast two hours later. It will also air tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. CT. Tune in to see Russ!    more...

Mar 22, 2006 Republicans mentioned in Jensen trial Category: Crime and Justice
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Scott Jensen used to be Assembly Republicans' leader. Now Democrats hope his GOP colleagues suffer in November because of him. By The Associated Press, State Wire The names of about two dozen Republicans and their operatives surfaced during testimony in state Rep. Scott...    more

Mar 17, 2006 Statement by Democratic Party Chair on 3rd Anniversary of War in Iraq Category: Foreign Policy
Statement by Democratic Party Chair on 3rd Anniversary of War in Iraq MADISON – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke released the following statement today regarding the third anniversary this weekend of the start of the war in Iraq – a conflict that has claimed more than 2,300...    more...

Mar 16, 2006 John Gard Raises Campaign Cash from Special Interests, Corrupt GOP Leaders in Washington Category: Politics
MADISON – Republican Congressional Candidate John Gard is once again showing the people of Wisconsin that he has no interest in joining Democrats in ending the GOP culture of corruption in Washington, as he raises campaign cash at a high-dollar fundraiser in D.C. tonight.    more...

Mar 16, 2006 John Gard Raises Campaign Cash from Special Interests, Corrupt GOP Leaders in Washington Category: Politics
MADISON – Republican Congressional Candidate John Gard is once again showing the people of Wisconsin that he has no interest in joining Democrats in ending the GOP culture of corruption in Washington, as he raises campaign cash at a high-dollar fundraiser in D.C. tonight.    more...

Mar 16, 2006 DPW Shines ‘Bright Spotlight’ on Green’s Shady Ethics Category: Politics
MADISON – In response to Congressman Mark Green’s posturing on lobby reform today, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke said Green still must answer serious questions that have been raised about his ethics and conduct in Congress, including his ties to convicted GOP lobbyist Jack...    more...

Mar 15, 2006 Tom Reynolds Turns His Back on Wisconsin Troops West Allis Senator Joins GOP Leaders in Defeating Efforts to Provide Proper Body Armor for Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers Category: Homeland Defense
MADISON – Republican Senator Tom Reynolds (R-West Allis) turned his back on Wisconsin troops last week by blocking a bipartisan bill that would have provided adequate, up-to-date body armor for Wisconsin National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. By...    more...

Mar 13, 2006 Ron Brown, Dave Zien Turn Their Backs on Wisconsin Troops Category: Homeland Defense
MADISON – Eau Claire area Republican Senators Ron Brown and Dave Zien turned their backs on Wisconsin troops last week by blocking a bipartisan bill that would have provided adequate, up-to-date body armor for Wisconsin National Guard and Reserve troops called to active duty in Iraq and...    more...

Mar 13, 2006 Wisconsin Voters Can’t Trust John Gard to Guard Ethics GOP Congressional Candidate Raises Campaign Cash from Ethically Challenged Vice President Category: Politics
MADISON – Republican Congressional Candidate John Gard today sent the people of Wisconsin a very powerful message. By accepting thousands of dollars from scandal-plagued Vice President Dick Cheney's special interest friends at a $500-per-plate fundraiser in Lawrence, Wisconsin today, Gard showed...    more...

Mar 11, 2006 Statement on the Jensen Conviction Category: Crime and Justice
MADISON – Michael Murphy, Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, released the following statement today after a Dane County jury convicted former Republican Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen of three felonies and one misdemeanor for directing legislative staffers to illegally...    more...

Mar 9, 2006 Democratic Party State Chair to Discuss ‘Democratic Difference’ in Green Bay Category: Politics
MADISON – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke will discuss the “Democratic Difference” agenda at the Democratic Party of Brown County’s fundraising event, “American Revolution 2006,” on Thursday, March 9, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at the Riverside Ballroom in Green Bay.    more...

Mar 9, 2006 Democratic Party State Chair to Host Roundtable With Sheboygan & Manitowoc Families Category: Strong Communities
MADISON – As part of his statewide tour to discuss the “Democratic Difference” for 2006 and beyond, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke will host a roundtable with Sheboygan and Manitowoc families on THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2006 at 12:00 noon at the Mead Public Library in Sheboygan to...    more...

Mar 3, 2006 Democrats to Host Unity Rally to Take Back the 8th Congressional District Category: Politics
MADISON – In response to Vice President Dick Cheney’s visit to Green Bay on March 13, local Democrats will host a unity rally to highlight the importance of taking back the 8th Congressional District and sending a Democrat to Washington who will fight for the values of Wisconsin families, not the...    more...

Mar 2, 2006 Statement on Governor Doyle’s Leadership on Home Heating Help for Wisconsin Families Category: Working Families
MADISON – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke today praised Governor Doyle for his leadership in working with Republicans and Democrats in the Legislature to pass a proposal that will provide $6 million in emergency home heating assistance for up to 40,000 Wisconsin families. The...    more...

Mar 2, 2006 While Green Bankrupts Federal Government, Walker Bankrupts Milwaukee County Both GOP Candidates for Governor Have Track Records of Fiscal Mismanagement Category: Spending & Taxes
MADISON – While Congressman Mark Green has spent the last eight years in Washington, D.C. turning record surpluses into record deficits, Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker has spent the last four years bankrupting Milwaukee County.    more...

Mar 1, 2006 Bush’s Approval Ratings Fall to All-Time Low Category: Politics
MADISON – President George W. Bush’s job approval rating has sunk to a new all-time low of 34 percent, as Americans are fed up with the President over his latest failures, including the port security fiasco and increasing violence in Iraq, according to a new CBS poll. President Bush is even...    more...

Mar 1, 2006 Caucus Corruption Trial Star Witness Testifies About Illegal Campaigning of Schultz’s Office Category: Crime and Justice
‘According to Him, Not Enough,’ Witness Says When Asked Under Oath About What He Did for Schultz’s Campaign INDEPENDENCE – Senate Republican Majority Leader Dale Schultz had his legislative staff illegally campaign on state time, according to testimony by his former staffer during the...    more...

Feb 28, 2006 Wineke: Mean-Spirited Amendment Discriminates Category: Civil Rights
GOP Promoting Hatred and Ignorance in Attempt to Gain Votes in November    more...

Feb 28, 2006 Caucus Scandal Evidence Piles Up Against Mark Green Category: Crime and Justice
MADISON – New allegations regarding the illegal campaign activity of Mark Green and members of his staff continue to pile up, both in the ongoing caucus scandal trial of former GOP Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen, and in media reports.    more...

Feb 28, 2006 Wineke: Mean-Spirited Amendment Discriminates GOP Promoting Hatred and Ignorance in Attempt to Gain Votes in November Category: Politics
MADISON – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke released the following statement today in advance of the expected vote by the Republican-run State Assembly to approve a constitutional amendment that would jeopardize existing legal protections for unmarried couples in Wisconsin, ban civil...    more...

Feb 28, 2006 Stellmacher: Ban on Equal Rights a Black Mark on Wisconsin's History Category: Civil Rights
Stellmacher: Ban on Equal Rights a Black Mark on Wisconsin's History Amendment Would Be First in Wisconsin's History to Take Away Civil Rights Whitewater, WI- State Assembly Candidate John Stellmacher (D-Whitewater) today issued the following statement on Assembly Joint Resolution 67, the...    more...

Feb 27, 2006 Did Green’s Legislative Staffer Take Part-Time Leave to Campaign Full-Time? Green Approved Several Leave Requests for Legislative Employee Today’s Testimony in Caucus Scandal Trial Shows State Employ Category: Crime and Justice
MADISON – Testimony in today’s caucus scandal trial that Republican caucus staffers only took part-time leave to campaign full-time on the state dime raises questions about whether Mark Green’s former legislative staffer and current campaign manager Mark Graul also engaged in the common practice...    more...

Feb 24, 2006 Explosive Revelations About Green’s Illegal Activity Surface in Caucus Corruption Trial MADISON – In light of revelations today about the illegal activity of Mark Green and members of his staff in the caucus scandal, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke today called on Green to come clean about his participation in and knowledge of illegal campaigning on state time that...    more...

Feb 23, 2006 Democratic Party State Chair to Discuss Category: Strong Communities
Democratic Party State Chair to Discuss ‘Democratic Difference’ in Green Bay Wineke to Attend Monthly Meeting of the Brown County Democratic Party MADISON – As part of his statewide tour to discuss the “Democratic Difference” for 2006 and beyond, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe...    more...

Feb 23, 2006 Green and Walker: What Did They Know, When Did They Know It? Green and Walker Dodge Questions About Ties to Caucus Scandal Category: Politics
MADISON – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke today blasted Republican gubernatorial candidates Mark Green and Scott Walker for dodging reporters’ questions about their ties to the caucus scandal. For two straight days, Green has reportedly avoided answering reporters’ questions on...    more...

Feb 21, 2006 Democratic Party State Chair to Host Roundtable with Appleton Families Category: Strong Communities
Wineke to Outline the Democratic Difference for 2006 and Beyond and What’s at Stake for the People of Wisconsin in This Year’s Elections MADISON – As part of his statewide tour to discuss the “Democratic Difference” for 2006 and beyond, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke...    more...

Feb 20, 2006 Statement from Democratic Party State Category: Politics
Statement from Democratic Party State Chair on President Bush’s Visit to Wisconsin MADISON – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke released the following statement today in response to President George W. Bush’s visit to Milwaukee: “It is ironic that President Bush is...    more...

Feb 13, 2006 Wineke Column: The ‘Democratic Difference’ Means Progress for Wisconsin At the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, we share in the optimism that has always been the cornerstone of the Wisconsin Ideal. But we also share the real concerns about the direction of our country.    more...

Feb 9, 2006 DPW Unveils the ‘Democratic Difference’ Category: Politics
MADISON – As Wisconsin Democrats gear up for the 2006 elections and beyond, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke today unveiled the “Democratic Difference,” outlining how state Democrats are fighting for middle class families and why 2006 is such a critical election year. Democrats...    more...

Feb 7, 2006 Memorial Service for Former U.S. Senator William Proxmire Set for Friday in Rotunda of State Capitol Governor Jim Doyle has announced the details of the memorial service for former U.S. Senator William Proxmire. The memorial service will be at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2006 in the Rotunda of the State Capitol. The service is open to the public.    more...

Feb 4, 2006 Democrats Call On Green to Return $35,000 in Category: Politics
Green Votes Twice for New Republican House Majority Leader – Just As Scandalous As the Last MADISON – The Democratic Party of Wisconsin today called on Congressman Mark Green to return almost $35,000 in tainted campaign funds he took from the Abramoff-funded political action committee...    more...

Feb 4, 2006 Reps. Krawczyk, Van Roy Ignore Category: Health Care
MADISON – Despite the urging of their Republican colleagues that the Legislature focus more on important issues such as health care, Green Bay Republican Reps. Judy Krawczyk and Karl Van Roy voted against health care reform twice this week. Reps. Krawczyk and Van Roy voted against requiring the...    more...

Feb 4, 2006 Rep. Loeffelholz Ignores Need Category: Health Care
MADISON – Despite the urging of his Republican colleagues that the Legislature focus more on important issues such as health care, Grant County Republican Rep. Gabe Loeffelholz voted against health care reform twice this week. Rep. Loeffelholz voted against requiring the Legislature to adopt a...    more...

Feb 3, 2006 Former Virginia Governor Mark Warner to Provide Keynote at Annual Category: Politics
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced today that former Democratic Virginia Governor Mark Warner will provide the keynote address at the annual Founders’ Day Gala on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee.

“Governor Warner is one of the most...    more...

Feb 3, 2006 Gov. Doyle: To Address the 75th Annual Wisconsin Farmers Union Convention Category: Agriculture
Governor Jim Doyle will address the 75th Annual Wisconsin Farmers Union Convention at the Concourse Hotel in Madison tomorrow, Saturday, February 4, 2006 at 11:15 a.m. The theme for this year's convention is "A Proud Past, A Bright Future." The Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven...    more...

Feb 3, 2006 Lt. Gov. Lawton: Joins Former President of Ireland to Plan Women Leaders Intercultural Forum Category: Politics
Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton today joined women from around the world, gathered at the invitation of Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, to advance plans for the Women Leaders Intercultural Forum to be held in New York City in September. Lt. Governor Lawton serves on the Economic...    more...

Feb 3, 2006 Democrats Call On Green to Return $35,000 in Dirty Cash from Abramoff-Funded Boehner PAC Category: Politics
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin today called on Congressman Mark Green to return almost $35,000 in tainted campaign funds he took from the Abramoff-funded political action committee of newly minted House Republican Majority Leader John Boehner. “Instead of embracing reform, Mark Green and House...    more...

Feb 2, 2006 Green's Deciding Budget Vote Hurts Wisconsin Families Category: Working Families
Congressman Mark Green turned his back on Wisconsin families yet again when he cast the deciding vote yesterday to approve an immoral House Republican budget that cuts programs vital to seniors, working families, and college students in order to pay for tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans.   more...

Feb 2, 2006 Green’s Deciding Vote Hurts Wisconsin College Students Category: Education
Congressman Mark Green once again turned his back on Wisconsin college students when he cast the deciding vote yesterday to approve an immoral House Republican budget that cuts federal student aid by nearly $12 billion – the largest cut in the program’s history. “While Governor Doyle and...    more...

Feb 2, 2006 Sen. Robson: Democrats Block Bill that Would Hobble Attorney General's Ability to Fulfill Duties Category: Crime and Justice
If a Republican bill were signed into law, the Wisconsin attorney general would lose the authority to sue corporations for defrauding taxpayers and consumers, Senate Democratic Leader Judy Robson said today. “Corporations that defraud taxpayers for Medicaid dollars and companies that trick...    more...

Feb 2, 2006 SSDC: Outraises CERS for Second Cycle in a Row – by $100,000 Category: Politics
While Senate Majority Leader Dale Schultz scrambles to save his own seat, the State Senate Democratic Committee (SSDC) raised $108,980 more than its Republican counterpart this past cycle. Only five donors opened up their personal checkbooks to continue the senate GOP agenda. The Committee to...    more...

Feb 2, 2006 U.S. Rep. Kind: Votes Against Student Aid-Cutting Budget Bill Category: Education
By a vote of 216 to 214, the U.S. House of Representatives this afternoon narrowly approved a budget-cutting bill that takes $39 billion out of critical health, education, and other services for American families, including a $12 billion[1]cut to federal student aid programs, in order to finance...    more...

Feb 2, 2006 Gov. Doyle: Statement on Federal Budget Cuts Category: Spending & Taxes
Governor Doyle made the following statement in response to the U.S. Congress' decision to cut $40 billion from the federal budget, slashing money from the Medicaid and foster care program, as well as making deep cuts in student loans. "Here in Wisconsin, we understand the value of a good...    more...

Feb 2, 2006 U.S. Rep. Baldwin: Extension of Remarks Honoring Coretta Scott King Category: Civil Rights
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in great sadness as our nation mourns the passing of Coretta Scott King—the First Lady of the Civil Rights Movement. Coretta Scott was preparing for a career in music when she met her future husband, the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., while studying concert vocals at...    more...

Feb 2, 2006 Wall Campaign: Wall Wins Endorsement of Iron Workers Union Category: Politics
Jamie Wall, Democratic candidate for Congress, today announced that he has secured the endorsement of the Iron Workers Union Local 8. “We enthusiastically support Jamie Wall for Congress,” said Yancy Grawien, Local 8 Business Agent. “He will be a champion for working people and he won’t forget...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin: Statement In Response to President Bush’s State of the Union Address Category: Politics
“The President missed an opportunity to set a new course, especially with regard to open and honest government and the kitchen table concerns of Wisconsin families. I had hoped the President would offer real solutions to the challenges faced by Wisconsinites. I don’t think the President...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 Kreitlow Campaign: Statement on Failure to Override Concealed Weapons Veto Category: Politics
“Dave Zien has again used up all of his political capital on a personal mission that does nothing to help Wisconsin families or businesses. “This lengthy effort has now put Dave Zien on the defensive, trying to claim he’s been working on other matters. But we all know better. His record shows...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 Nusbaum Campaign: Statement on the State of the Union Address Category: Politics
“If you run an oil company, an insurance company, a drug company, Halliburton or if you are a lobbyist for any big special interest I bet you thought President Bush’s speech was right on target and the state of your union is good. If you run an oil company, you just reported record billion dollar...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 U.S. Sen. Feingold: Statement on the President’s State of the Union Address Category: Politics
"The President failed tonight to present to the American people a flexible timetable for bringing our troops home from Iraq. By focusing too much on Iraq, the President has taken his eye off the emerging threats around the world. Without a plan to finish the military mission in Iraq and focus on...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 U.S. Sen. Kohl: Statement on the State of the Union Address Category: Politics
I give the President credit for making health care an important part of his agenda tonight, but I’m concerned that his proposals will do little to rein in the costs of health care and reduce the number of uninsured Americans. While expanding HSAs might help some people, the health care concerns I...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 U.S. Rep. Kind: Responds to State of the Union Address Category: Politics
U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) issued the following statement in response to President Bush's State of the Union address: "The President should pursue an agenda to unite America again. That starts with a clear vision on Iraq that will lead to a responsible exit strategy and a focus on rising...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 U.S. Sen. Feingold: Statement on the Temporary Extension of the USA Patriot Act Category: Civil Rights
“I will not block another short extension of the Patriot Act. But make no mistake, I will strongly oppose any long-term reauthorization of the Patriot Act that does not include modest but critical safeguards to ensure that we can both fight terrorism and protect our American values.”    more...

Feb 1, 2006 U.S. Sen. Kohl: Calls for Subpoenaing Oil Company Executives to Testify Before Senate Judiciary Sommittee About High Fuel Prices Category: Working Families
U.S. Senator Herb Kohl today urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to issue subpoenas to compel oil industry Chief Executive Officers to appear before the Committee as it examines the driving forces behind high fuel prices. The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on “Consolidation in the Energy...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 Sen. Robson: Senate Democrats: Republican Agenda Falls Short Category: Politics
Legislative agendas unveiled by Senate and Assembly Republicans this week reveal priorities geared more toward millionaires than the middle class, Senate Democratic Leader Judy Robson said today. “If I we’re a millionaire, I would love these agendas,” Robson said. “But I’m not, and neither are...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 Sen. Hansen: Non-Partisan Fiscal Bureau Says GOP Tax Cut Will Cost $135 Million per Year Category: Spending & Taxes
Analysis from the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau shows that the Republicans’ plan to eliminate the tax on capital gains would cost the state $135 million per year but benefit only 5.6% of state taxpayers, many of them among the richest in the state. “Republican leaders say we have no...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 Rep. Van Akkeren: Stands with Law Enforcement on Concealed Carry Veto Category: Strong Communities
“Over the past several months, I have discussed the pros and cons of this bill with many of my constituents. Recently, I met again with Sheboygan Police Chief David Kirk and Sheboygan County Sheriff Mike Helmke (along with chiefs representing Kohler, Sheboygan Falls, Plymouth, Cascade and Elkhart...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 Rep. Sherman: Sherman, Dems Push Nursing Home Reimbursement Category: Seniors
Rep. Gary Sherman (D - Port Wing) yesterday attempted to bring the issue of nursing home reimbursement to the floor of the Assembly for a vote. The procedure, known as a pulling motion, would pull the bill from committee and bring it to the floor for immediate consideration. "When Senator Jauch...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 Nusbaum Campaign: For 2nd Consecutive Quarter Nusbaum Raises Most From Individuals Category: Politics
For the second consecutive reporting period, Nancy Nusbaum out- raised her two Democratic primary opponents in individual contributions. Nusbaum raised just over $111,000 for this period and has $273,000 cash on hand. Ninety-four percent of contributions to Nancy Nusbaum were from Wisconsin. “I...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 Milwaukee Mayor Barrett to Legislature: “Let’s Get Serious About Illegal Guns!” Category: Strong Communities
Mayor Tom Barrett today called upon legislators to strengthen state gun laws at a press conference at City Hall. Barrett stood with City Council members and community representatives to announce his support for four specific changes to state law that would impact the use of illegal guns in...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 Madison Mayor Cieslewicz: Madison Solidifies Position as Leading Community for Bicycling and Transit Use of Metro Reduces CO2 Emissions by Over 15,000 Tons Category: Environment
Two recent developments have solidified Madison’s position as one of the nation’s best communities for bicycling and mass transit, according to Mayor Dave Cieslewicz. In its March, 2006 issue, Bicycling magazine rated Madison the #1 city for bicycling in the 200,000 – 500,000 population category....    more...

Feb 1, 2006 Gov. Doyle: To Visit With Family of Milwaukee Navy Doctor He Met During Trip to Middle East Category: Veteran Affairs
Governor Jim Doyle will meet with the Chris and Lori Gramling of Milwaukee, the parents of Navy Lieutenant Jessica Miller, a doctor at a U.S. Marine Corps Field Hospital providing relief to victims of the October 8, 2005 earthquake that devastated areas of Pakistan. Governor Doyle met Lt. Miller...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 Gov. Doyle: To Announce $100,000 Grant For Long-term Care in Kenosha Category: Seniors
Governor Jim Doyle will announce a $100,000 grant to improve long-term care in Kenosha, and further discuss his proposal to expand Family Care statewide tomorrow, Thursday, February 2, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at the Kenosha County Human Services Department and Job Center. The $100,000 grant is the...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 Gov. Doyle: Reports $19 Million Invested into New Businesses by Angel Investors in 2005 Category: Economy
Governor Jim Doyle today announced that 2005 data shows angel investing has increased significantly in Wisconsin thanks to the implementation of tax credits and the creation of the Wisconsin Angel Network (WAN). The 25 percent tax credits for qualified angel investments and WAN are key components...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 Gov. Doyle: Governor's Conference to Focus on Wisconsin's Challenges Category: Politics
The 2006 Governor’s Conference on Economic Development kicks off next Thursday, February 9, 2006 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison. The theme of the two-day conference is Meeting the Competition of Tomorrow: Wisconsin’s Challenges. More than 400 business leaders and...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 Gov. Doyle: Announces $750,000 for Job Training Category: Labor and Employment
Governor Jim Doyle today announced that the Department of Workforce Development is investing $750,000 in Workforce Investment Act funds to the Wisconsin Community Action Program (WISCAP) to expand their Outagamie Skills Enhancement program statewide. This investment in building career ladders was...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 AG Lautenschlager: Asks Legislators to Support Bill Supporting Adult Protective Services Category: Crime and Justice
Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager released a statement in support of most provisions in Assembly Bill 539, which relates to adult protective services. “I urge you to pass Assembly Bill 539, the anti-financial exploitation provisions which are essential to protecting some of Wisconsin’s most...    more...

Feb 1, 2006 AG Lautenschlager: Announces Dane County to Pay $25,000 for Air Pollution Violations Category: Environment
Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager announced today that her office has settled a civil lawsuit filed against Dane County for violations relating to its failure to properly monitor methane gas at its Rodefeld Landfill located at 7102 U.S. Highway 12 & 18, Town of Blooming Grove, Wisconsin....    more...

Feb 1, 2006 U.S. Sen. Kohl: Announces Victory for Wisconsin Dairy Farmers in the Long Fight for MILC Extension Category: Agriculture
U.S. Senator Herb Kohl announced today that Congress has given final approval to the Milk Loss Income Contract (MILC) program. The House of Representatives included the MILC program extension in the budget reconciliation conference report passed today; the Senate passed the conference report in...    more...

Jan 31, 2006 Bush Has Failed the American People Category: Politics
Tonight, President George W. Bush will try to paint a rosy picture in his annual State of the Union Address, but the image the President will present will be completely disconnected from reality. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke said today that despite his best efforts, President...    more...

Jan 31, 2006 Statement on the Passing of Coretta Scott King Category: Politics
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke released the following statement today on the passing early this morning of Coretta Scott King, the widow of the slain civil rights pioneer Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “Today, our nation mourns the passing of a strong, dignified woman, who channeled...    more...

Jan 31, 2006 Wineke Applauds Assembly Democrats for Upholding Veto of Concealed Weapons Bill Category: Strong Communities
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke released the following statement today after the State Assembly upheld Governor Doyle’s veto of legislation that would have allowed concealed weapons in Wisconsin: “I applaud Assembly Democrats for standing with the vast majority of law enforcement...    more...

Jan 31, 2006 Rep. Richards: Statement on Upholding Concealed Weapons Veto Category: Strong Communities
Rep. Richards issued the following statement in response to the Assembly voting to sustain the Governor’s veto of AB 403, legislation that would allow hidden weapons on Wisconsin’s streets. “I am proud that my colleagues voted to maintain Wisconsin’s independence on concealed carry legislation...    more...

Jan 31, 2006 Rep. Van Akkeren: Stands with Law Enforcement on Concealed Carry Veto Category: Strong Communities
“Over the past several months, I have discussed the pros and cons of this bill with many of my constituents. Recently, I met again with Sheboygan Police Chief David Kirk and Sheboygan County Sheriff Mike Helmke (along with chiefs representing Kohler, Sheboygan Falls, Plymouth, Cascade and Elkhart...    more...

Jan 31, 2006 Sen. Jauch: Legislative Democrats Call for Quick Action To Keep Promise to Wisconsin Seniors Category: Seniors
Democrats today called for speedy action on legislation that would give Wisconsin nursing homes a sorely-needed 1.4 percent increase in their Medicaid reimbursement rates – something nursing homes have been waiting for since the start of the fiscal year in July. Democrats also said they would...    more...

Jan 31, 2006 Sen. Robson: Legislative Democrats Call for Quick Action to Keep Promise to Wisconsin Seniors Category: Seniors
Democrats today called for speedy action on legislation that would give Wisconsin nursing homes a sorely-needed 1.4 percent increase in their Medicaid reimbursement rates – something nursing homes have been waiting for since the start of the fiscal year in July. “Now is the time to keep our...    more...

Jan 31, 2006 Stellmacher Campaign: 2006 Republican Agenda Leaves Families Behind Category: Working Families
State Assembly Candidate John Stellmacher (D-Whitewater) issued the following statement in response to the 2006 Assembly Republicans agenda. "Assembly Republicans refuse to acknowledge the fundamental problems within Wisconsin's health care system that are fueling double digit annual increases in...    more...

Jan 31, 2006 U.S. Sen. Feingold: Statement on the Passing of Coretta Scott King Category: Civil Rights
I join all Americans today in mourning the loss of Coretta Scott King, who bravely carried the torch of civil rights after the assassination of her husband, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mrs. King’s courage and resilience inspired millions to never give up the dream of equality for all Americans....    more...

Jan 31, 2006 Rep. Parisi: Statement on Today's Concealed Carry Vote Category: Strong Communities
I wanted to reiterate my position regarding the vote today on the concealed carry bill. I voted against the bill when it came before the Assembly and I planned on voting to sustain Governor Doyle’s veto. Unfortunately, the vote was scheduled for a day when it was not possible for me to be in the...    more...

Jan 31, 2006 Rep. Lehman: Reports $53,000 War Chest for State Senate Race Category: Politics
State Representative John Lehman, D-Racine, anticipating a run for Racine’s 21st District State Senate seat in November, reported $53,700 on hand in his campaign account as of December 31, 2005. Campaign finance reports are due today. “Not a penny was raised during the spring and summer 2005...    more...

Jan 31, 2006 Rep. Black: Hails Vote Against Concealed Guns Category: Strong Communities
Rep. Spencer Black today hailed the vote by the Assembly today to uphold the veto of the concealed gun law. Black called the vote to stop the bill “a victory for public safety and for sanity.” In a speech on the floor of the Assembly, Black urged his colleagues to uphold the veto. Black said...    more...

Jan 31, 2006 Milwaukee Mayor Barrett: Statement on Sustaining Conceal/Carry Veto Category: Strong Communities
“I want to thank the members of the Wisconsin State Assembly who had the courage and common sense to uphold Governor Doyle’ s veto of the concealed carry bill. No one other than the pro- gun special interests was clamoring for this unnecessary piece of legislation. Getting illegal guns and those...    more...

Jan 31, 2006 Lt. Gov. Lawton: To Unveil New Art Exhibit Category: Strong Communities
Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton will host a reception in her office to unveil the latest exhibit of "Art in the Office" tomorrow, Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. The new display, For the love of people, water, and the land, is a collection of works from La Crosse artist Dolores...    more...

Jan 31, 2006 Gov. Doyle: Doyle, Law Enforcement Leaders Urge Assembly to Uphold Veto of Concealed Weapons Bill Category: Strong Communities
Today Governor Jim Doyle joined with law enforcement leaders to call on the Assembly to sustain the Governor's veto of legislation that would allow people in Wisconsin to carry loaded, hidden guns. Wisconsin has outlawed concealed weapons for 133 years. "This bill won't create a single job,"...    more...

Jan 31, 2006 Gov. Doyle: Statement on the Death of Coretta Scott King Category: Civil Rights
Governor Jim Doyle made the following statement in reaction to today's news that Coretta Scott King, widow of Martin Luther King, Jr., passed away last night at the age of 78: "Like Americans everywhere, I was deeply saddened this morning to learn of the passing of Coretta Scott King. For the...    more...

Jan 31, 2006 Kagen Campaign: Reports 1.2 Million on Hand to Deliver Message of Health Care Reform Category: Politics
Doctor Steve Kagen today said he will close out the current campaign reporting period with more than $1.2 million cash on hand to help him deliver his positive message of health care reform across Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District. "We can make a dramatic difference in people's lives," Kagen...    more...

Jan 31, 2006 AG Lautenschlager: Announces Baraboo Woman Charged With Homicide Category: Crime and Justice
Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager and Sauk County Sheriff Randy Stammen announced today that a Baraboo woman has been charged with reckless homicide in the death of a three year old girl who was in her care. Lautenschlager said that a criminal complaint was filed today (Tuesday, January 31,...    more...

Jan 31, 2006 Lautenschlager Campaign: Touts Campaign Finance Report Rules Category: Politics
Today, Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager announced her campaign had raised an additional $148,163.32 during the most recent campaign finance reporting period, July 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005. Her campaign raised a total of $321,605.46 during 2005. Lautenschlager had a total of 717...    more...

Jan 31, 2006 Bush Has Failed the American People Category: Politics
MADISON – Tonight, President George W. Bush will try to paint a rosy picture in his annual State of the Union Address, but the image the President will present will be completely disconnected from reality. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Joe Wineke said today that despite his best efforts,...    more...

Jan 30, 2006 Will Townsend Vote His Conscience or Cave to NRA & GOP Party Bosses? Category: Strong Communities
Fond du Lac Republican State Representative John Townsend faces a very important test tomorrow. Will he cave to the National Rifle Association and his Republican Party bosses and vote to allow concealed weapons in Wisconsin? Or will he follow his conscience and vote to uphold a veto of a bill...    more...

Jan 30, 2006 Rep. Richards: Mayor Barrett, Richards Warn Public of Hidden Weapons Threat at Summerfest, State Fair Park Category: Strong Communities
With the concealed carry vote looming, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Assembly Assistant Minority Leader Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) issued a warning to the public regarding the potential threat of hidden weapons at Summerfest, State Fair Park and other outdoor venues under SB 403, the concealed...    more...

Jan 30, 2006 Gov. Doyle: Announces Wisconsin Makes Economic Honor Roll in National Study Category: Economy
Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Wisconsin was one of only seven states to make the economic honor roll in the annual report card of the states compiled by the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED), a national economic development organization. "My Grow Wisconsin plan outlined...    more...

Jan 30, 2006 Gov. Doyle: Announces $500,000 to Help Kettle Foods Construct Plant in Beloit Category: Labor and Employment
Governor Jim Doyle today announced that the Department of Commerce will provide Kettle Foods, Inc., a $500,000 loan to help the company construct a new manufacturing facility in Beloit's Gateway Industrial Park, creating at least 100 new jobs for the community. Governor Doyle made the...    more...

Jan 30, 2006 Doyle Campaign: Names Melanie Fonder Campaign Press Secretary Category: Politics
Governor Jim Doyle today named Melanie Fonder campaign press secretary. Fonder, who most recently was press secretary in Governor Doyle’s office, starts her new position today, Monday, January 30, 2006. “Melanie Fonder is talented and hard-working, and has served my Administration well as press...    more...

Jan 30, 2006 Gov. Doyle: Statement on Exxon-Mobil's Record Profits Category: Working Families
Governor Jim Doyle made the following statement in reaction to today's news that Exxon Mobil has reported a quarterly profit of $10.7 billion - the second straight quarter that the company has broken the record for the largest corporate quarterly profit in U.S. history: "Once again, Exxon-Mobil...    more...

Jan 30, 2006 Rep. Richards: GOP Agenda for Health Care Little More Than Lip Service Category: Health Care
Assistant Minority Leader Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to the Assembly Republican’s Spring Agenda. “I was optimistic when I heard that the Republicans were finally ready to start working on solutions to Wisconsin’s health care crisis. Unfortunately, the...    more...

Jan 30, 2006 U.S. Sen. Feingold: On the Attorney General’s Misleading Testimony Before the Senate Judiciary Committee Category: Crime and Justice
U.S. Senator Russ Feingold has written Attorney General Alberto Gonzales in advance of the Attorney General’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled for February 6th asking him to be prepared to answer questions about the testimony he offered on the topic of wartime executive...    more...

Jan 30, 2006 U.S. Sen. Feingold: Statement on the Quarterly Inspector General for Iraq Report on Iraq Reconstruction Category: Foreign Policy
“In his just-released Quarterly report to Congress, the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR) highlights the massive tab for the American taxpayer due to the Administration’s negligence, poor planning, and lack of vision in U.S. stabilization and reconstruction operations in...    more...

Jan 30, 2006 U.S. Sens. Collins, Feingold: Urge President Bush to Increase Maximum Pell Grant Award Category: Education
Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Russ Feingold (D-WI) announced today that they have sent a letter to President Bush urging him to include funding in the FY 2007 budget to increase the maximum Pell grant award to $4,500 up from its current level of $4,050. In the letter, Senators Collins and...    more...

Jan 30, 2006 U.S. Sen. Feingold: On Ending Debate on the Confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court of the United States Category: Crime and Justice
While it gives me no pleasure to vote against a Supreme Court nominee, I strongly oppose confirming Judge Samuel Alito as a Supreme Court Justice. Judge Alito has a keen legal mind but his 15-year judicial record and his testimony to the Judiciary Committee do not give me confidence that he...    more...

Jan 30, 2006 First Lady Doyle: To Participate in Mentoring Roundtable in Racine Category: Education
First Lady Jessica Doyle will participate in a mentoring roundtable at the Racine Country Club at 11:45 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, January 31, 2006. The First Lady has partnered with the Wisconsin Youth Mentoring Council for a series of mentoring summits with Racine being the first. The sessions...    more...

Jan 30, 2006 Falk Campaign: Kenosha County Executive Allan Kehl and Assembly Democratic Leader Jim Kreuser Endorse Kathleen Falk for Attorney General Category: Politics
Kenosha County Executive Allan Kehl and Assembly Democratic Leader Jim Kreuser (D-Kenosha) have endorsed Kathleen Falk for Attorney General. “Kathleen has shown strong leadership throughout her career and she will make a great Attorney General,” said County Executive Kehl. “Her experience as an...    more...

Jan 30, 2006 Falk Campaign: First Campaign Finance Report Shows Broad Support for AG Challenger Falk Category: Politics
In a sign of broad support for her campaign for Attorney General, Kathleen Falk raised more than a quarter of a million dollars from more than 850 contributors throughout Wisconsin in the seven weeks between the announcement of her candidacy and the December 31 campaign finance reporting...    more...

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