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Written by Gordon Hintz Press, Rep. 54th Assembly District
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Wednesday, 28 July 2021 09:24 |
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 As Republicans continue to play politics, Democrats fight for public education.
MADISON - Following Tuesday’s Wisconsin State Assembly floor session, Rep. Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statement:
 “Today, the Assembly had an opportunity to do what was best for Wisconsin kids by taking action in special session to invest $550 million in public education, which would restore critical funding that Republicans cut from Governor Evers’ original budget proposal. Education leaders at every level have been clear that our schools need these additional resources because if funding isn’t restored, districts in every corner of the state will be forced to lay off teachers, cut programs, or go to referendum.
“Assembly Democrats were proud to support more funding in Wisconsin schools, because there is nothing more important than our kids’ future. We strongly disagree with the Speaker that public education funding is a smokescreen. Or that our kids’ future is a smokescreen. Instead of listening to Wisconsin’s school leaders and doing what they should have done from the beginning, Assembly Republicans ignored Gov. Evers’ call to action on education and chose to attempt a veto override, even though they knew their attempt would fail. Assembly Democrats were proud to uphold Gov. Evers’ veto.
“As Wisconsin works to recover from a devastating global pandemic, Republicans have done the bare minimum with respect to the priorities that matter to the people of Wisconsin, including education funding and economic investment. Wisconsin deserves better than Republicans’ perpetual political games.”
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State Budget
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New K12 Classroom Funding
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2011-2013
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$ (901,317,500)
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2013-2015
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$ 248,851,900
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2015-2017
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$ 97,640,200
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2017-2019
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$ 562,022,000
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2019-2021
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$ 608,709,800
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2021-2023
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$ 111,943,700
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Source: Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau |
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Last Updated on Friday, 30 July 2021 09:32 |
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Written by Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Matt Brusky
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Friday, 23 July 2021 11:16 |
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 MILWAUKEE - We welcome U.S. Senate candidate Chris Larson to the show to discuss his campaign in the crowded Democratic field. This is the first in our series of interviews of the major Democratic candidates to unseat Sen. Ron Johnson. How will Senator Larson differentiate himself from the other candidates? The panel updates listeners on the status of the important bipartisan Infrastructure bill, the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package, and the filibusterer. The White House and many communities are considering a return to mask guidelines and mandates for the vaccinated and unvaccinated alike as the delta variant rampages through the unvaxed population.
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Written by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Matt Rothschild
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Friday, 23 July 2021 11:06 |
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 MADISON - There’s a big press conference at the State Capitol on Tuesday, July 27, at 10:30 a.m. in the Assembly Parlor, and you’re invited!
Several elected officials are introducing a crucial package of campaign finance reform bills that would limit big and dark money, require disclosure, and offer Wisconsinites a chance to vote on a nonbinding referendum to overturn Citizens United.
I hope you can make it!
On the subject of campaign finance, we published a list of the biggest donors to Gov. Evers, which you can read here:
Evers Pulls Down Three Dozen $20K Contributions, Another Mil From State Dems
Meanwhile, this week, our colleague Iuscely Flores wrote a couple of terrific pieces.
Her first, on Giannis Antetokounmpo, immigrants, and Republican hypocrisy, you can read here:
Giannis Triumphed, Immigrants Attacked
And her second one, on the need for a $15 an hour minimum wage, is here:
Wisconsinites Need a Living Wage Now!
 I hope you like these offerings, and I hope to see you Tuesday!
Best,
Matt Rothschild
Executive Director
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin
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Thursday, 22 July 2021 09:54 |
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 "And holy mackerel, folks, after five long decades, history has been made and the “Bucks in Six” prophecy fulfilled because of our Milwaukee Bucks—our NBA Champions," says Governor.
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address congratulating the Milwaukee Bucks on their incredible National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals game six win Tuesday evening, securing the NBA Championship. The Bucks came back to win the series after trailing 2-0 in the series, and it is the Bucks’ first NBA Championship title in 50 years since they last won in 1971.
Additionally, the governor also declared today, Thurs., July 22, 2021, as “Bucks in Six” Day in Wisconsin.
Audio file of Radio Address.
 Hey, Wisconsin! It’s Governor Tony Evers.
And holy mackerel, folks, after five long decades, history has been made and the “Bucks in Six” prophecy fulfilled because of our Milwaukee Bucks—our NBA Champions.
This is the Bucks’ first NBA finals win in 50 years—a historic and well-deserved win for this team and Milwaukee.
But this victory means more for our state than just a win for the record books.
It’s been a difficult year for all of us, and we’ve faced unprecedented challenges, but we’ve all watched the Bucks and these players—their charm, humor, eccentricity, resilience, and grit—who have been a source of hope, unity, and happiness when we’ve needed it the most.
Tuesday’s victory encapsulates the spirit of this team and the strength, resilience, unity, and pride of these players, the Bucks, the city of Milwaukee, and our state.
Today, Wisconsinites and Bucks fans everywhere celebrate the Bucks’ remarkable season and historic win in the 2021 NBA Finals.
And on behalf of the entire state of Wisconsin, I would just like to say... Bucks in six! |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 24 July 2021 10:12 |
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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers delivered the Democratic Radio Address Thursday on his efforts to support Wisconsin's continued economic recovery with a groundbreaking 
A few weeks ago, I announced we are investing $130 million of our federal funds into workforce initiatives to help reduce barriers to employment and get folks back to work. 