City residents are invited to share their opinions on the state budget at a public hearing this Saturday in Milwaukee. The hearing starts at 11:00 a.m. and will be held at the MPS Administration … [Read more...]
“Walkerville” Tent City erected in protest of budget that steamrolls kids, families and seniors
Hundreds of Wisconsinites gathered outside the capitol building in a makeshift tent city with the purpose of bearing witness to Republican’s reckless action to crush education, health care and … [Read more...]
Republicans begin rubberstamping Walker Budget from day one
“GOP putting special interests first and children last,” says Rep. Grigsby This week marked the Joint Committee on Finance’s first executive session on the proposed 2011-2013 Republican budget. … [Read more...]
Walker Budget falls short of responsibility, job creation, and truth
JFC begins agency hearings, first day brings new set of failed promises Senator Lena C. Taylor (DMilwaukee), ranking member of the Joint Committee on Finance, expressed her disbelief and great … [Read more...]
Thousands make their voices heard on Walker’s budget bill
Compiled by Courier Staff Thousands of protesters made the trip to Madison this week to make their voices heard regarding Governor Scott Walker’s proposed budget bill. At a time when most folks are … [Read more...]
Taylor named ranking member of the Joint Committee on Finance
Veteran member will lead Democratic presence on committee ( MADISON ) Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) was named the ranking member of the Joint Committee on Finance today by Senator Mark … [Read more...]