WISCONSINREPORT.COM (04/17/2015) – A new Marquette University Law School poll shows that 78 percent of Wisconsin voters oppose Governor Scott Walker’s plan to cut aid to schools by $127 million. Nearly that many state voters, 70 percent, do not appreciate the Governor Walker plan to also cut $300 Million from the University of Wisconsin system.
Read moreWISCONSINREPORT.COM (03/10/2015) – The shooting incident in Madison, Wisconsin, Friday, involving a police officer, is now the subject of an independent investigation mandated by Wisconsin law. The law was co-authored by Madison area State Assembly Representative Chris Taylor (D-Madison) in the last session of the State Legislature. Coincidentally, she says she was in the area where the Friday shooting took place.
Read moreWISCONSINREPORT.COM (03/06/2015) – After turning down Democrat amendments, the Republican controlled Wisconsin Assembly passed the controversial Right To Work bill today. The legislation provides for voluntary union membership, and does not change existing contracts until the contract ends. Senate Bill 44 allows the employee the freedom to choose whether or not to belong to a union.
Read moreWISCONSINREPORT.COM (02/24/2015) – Opponents of the controversial Right To Work legislation Wisconsin Republican lawmakers hope to pass, are upset over the Senate Labor Committee hearing being closed down early tonight (Tuesday). They fear lower wages would result, if the bill is passed, which would cause hardship for families and, ultimately affect the economy, because people wouldn’t have as much discretionary money to spend.
Read moreWISCONSINREPORT.COM (02/06/2015) – Governor Scott Walker kicked off his so-called Freedom and Prosperity for All Budget Tour by heading to La Crosse, Eau Claire, Stevens Point, De Pere, and Oconomowoc. The Wisconsin governor’s office claims the 2015-17 Biennial Budget is based upon growth and opportunity, which ultimately leads to freedom and prosperity for all.
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