Tag: Chris Larson
An Asbestos Coincidence In Wisconsin Or Not?
Earlier this month Senator Chris Larson included a discussion on the asbestos legislation currently before the legislature in Madison in one of his newsletters. This week, the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Labor took up legislation–Senate Bill 13 and its companion, Assembly Bill 19–intended to limit the rights of victims…
Walker administration drops permit requirement for Capitol protests
This is a victory for free speech. To settle a free speech lawsuit, Gov. Scott Walker’s administration agreed Tuesday to pay more than $88,000 in attorneys fees and drop its hard-and-fast requirement that larger groups protesting in the Capitol receive a permit. The Walker administration faced a federal trial in…
Sen. Cullen supports the rights of Solidarity Sing Along participants to sing without a permit
Last week I highlighted statements made by Democratic State Senate Minority Leader Chris Larson, who stated his belief that Solidarity Sing Along participants should get a permit if they want to sing in the State Capitol rotunda. At the time, myself and Doug from Friends Don’t Let Friends Vote Republican…
Sen. Kathleen Vinehout: I understand why the folks who come to sing are not seeking a permit
Yesterday I wrote about Democratic State Senate Minority Leader Chris Larson’s statement that he believes participants in the Solidarity Sing Along should get a permit to exercise their rights to free assembly and free speech. After posting about Sen. Larson’s comments, I got to wondering what Sen. Larson’s Democratic colleagues…
FDLFVR: Chris Larson asserts Solidarity Sing Along participants should get a permit
Apparently Democratic State Senate Minority Leader Chris Larson believes the participants of the Solidarity Sing Along should get a permit to exercise their rights to free speech and assembly. Senator Larson was asked the question “Do I have the right to individually petition my Government, and do I lose that…
Whither Manitowoc County: Board Passes Resolution in Support of Milwaukee County Board
Quite frankly I am surprised that it has taken this long for other county boards to take notice and then take action: MANITOWOC, Wis. —The Manitowoc County supervisors have passed a resolution criticizing Republican-backed legislation that would weaken the power of the Milwaukee County Board. Manitowoc County is three counties…
State lawmakers to host public hearing on changes to local control in Milwaukee County
From the email from the Milwaukee Democratic Legislative Caucus; State lawmakers to host public hearing on changes to local control in Milwaukee County MADISON – Local residents are invited to share their opinions on the state-imposed changes to the Milwaukee County Board at a public hearing this Tuesday in Milwaukee….
Where I Don’t Agree With Congresswoman Gwen Moore
I just published a press release from US Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI – 4) voicing her reasons for opposing State Representative Joe Sanfelippo’s bill to blow up Milwaukee County Government as we know it. Ms. Moore’s press release covers a number of salient points about the value of county government…
Republicans ready to “drop the bomb” on private sector unions (VIDEO)
According to a press release issued yesterday by Democratic State Sens. Julie Lassa and Chris Larson and State Rep. Sandy Pasch, Republican legislators Paul Farrow and Ed Brooks are prepared to “drop the bomb” on private sector unions in the form of legislation that would allow employers to reduce the…
Minority Leader Larson appoints Shilling, Wirch to serve on Joint Finance Committee
This is about a week old, but I’m just catching up from a long Thanksgiving “weekend.” Incoming Senate Democratic Leader Chris Larson (D–Milwaukee) announced today the appointment of Senator Bob Wirch (D–Somers) and Senator Jennifer Shilling (D–La Crosse) to serve on the Joint Committee on Finance for the 2013-2014 Legislative…
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