Republicans Gut Stewardship
MADISON – State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) issued the following statement in response to the Committee’s biennial budget action today on the Wisconsin’s Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship program
Reps. Weatherston & Mason Introduce Bipartisan "Isabella's Law"
RACINE - State Representatives Cory Mason (D-Racine) and Thomas Weatherston (R-Caledonia) announced today that they are introducing bipartisan legislation to protect victims of child sexual assault.
Rep. Mason Statement in Response to News of UW Surplus
MADISON – State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) issued the following statement in response to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau report issued today which shows that the University of Wisconsin System has a balance of nearly $650 million:
Rep. Mason to hold Budget Listening Session
MADISON - Senator Bob Wirch (D-Somers) and Representatives Cory Mason (D-Racine), Peter Barca (D-Kenosha), and Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) will be holding a listening session in Racine to hear from the public on the state budget.
Rep. Mason Condemns Walker's Reckless Decision to Reject Federal Health Care Dollars
Madison – State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) released the following statement today following Governor Walker’s decision to reject federal funding to provide health care coverage to potentially more than 100, 000 Wisconsin residents.

Wisconsin State Journal: Provision Blocks Tougher Local Erosion Control Standards
“It doesn’t seem to make much sense if you believe in local control and finding innovative ways for local municipalities to work with developers,” Mason said.
Green Bay Press Gazette: Republican Senator Criticizes State Revenue Workers
Rep. Cory Mason, D-Racine, said it was only fair to broaden the new penalties because those who apply for the earned income tax credit and homestead credits are typically poor and elderly. The committee approved the change on a unanimous vote.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: State Stewardship Funds Trimmed By $18 million
"You are really gutting the stewardship program as we know it," he said. "This is a radical departure for the stewardship program from what we have seen in the past."
Wisconsin Radio Network: New Oversight Proposed For WEDC
State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) argued the agency should be forced to go back and show how state dollars have been used so far and questioned how Republicans could propose “spending another nickel on WEDC, until we know that it works."
Racine Journal Times: Preliminary OK For Harbor Funds
Spurred by state Rep. Cory Mason, D-Racine, the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee voted Tuesday to add $700,000 to the state budget for dredging the basin, putting a big dent in the county’s share of the cost.

5/15/2013Republicans Gut Stewardship
MADISON – State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) issued the following statement in response to the Committee’s biennial budget action today on the Wisconsin’s Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship program
4/22/2013Reps. Weatherston & Mason Introduce Bipartisan "Isabella's Law"
RACINE - State Representatives Cory Mason (D-Racine) and Thomas Weatherston (R-Caledonia) announced today that they are introducing bipartisan legislation to protect victims of child sexual assault.
4/19/2013Rep. Mason Statement in Response to News of UW Surplus
MADISON – State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) issued the following statement in response to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau report issued today which shows that the University of Wisconsin System has a balance of nearly $650 million:
3/28/2013Rep. Mason to hold Budget Listening Session
MADISON - Senator Bob Wirch (D-Somers) and Representatives Cory Mason (D-Racine), Peter Barca (D-Kenosha), and Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) will be holding a listening session in Racine to hear from the public on the state budget.
2/13/2013Rep. Mason Condemns Walker's Reckless Decision to Reject Federal Health Care Dollars
Madison – State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) released the following statement today following Governor Walker’s decision to reject federal funding to provide health care coverage to potentially more than 100, 000 Wisconsin residents.
12/21/2012Rep. Mason Reappointed to Joint Committee on Finance
MADISON – State Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) announced today that he has reappointed Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) to the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC).
12/18/2012Rep. Mason Urges Congress to Extend Unemployment Benefits
MADISON – Today, State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) and 44 other Wisconsin legislators called on Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation to act quickly to extend critically needed unemployment benefits set to expire on December 29th.
10/3/2012Rep. Mason on Waukesha/Oak Creek Water Agreement
MADISON – State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) condemned the deal reached last night for the City of Waukesha to purchase Great Lakes water from the City of Oak Creek.
7/24/2012Rep. Mason Statement in Support of Rep. Zamarripa
MADISON – State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding Rep. Jocasta Zamarripa’s personal disclosure today:
7/20/2012Rep. Mason Shares Final RootWorks Plan
The final version of the RootWorks Plan to Revitalize Racine's Urban River Corridor is available here.
7/3/2012Rep. Mason Lauds Racine City Council for RootWorks Vote
MADISON – State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) praised the Racine City Council for last night’s unanimous vote of approval of the RootWorks project.
6/28/2012Rep. Mason Statement on SCOTUS Decision Upholding Federal Health Care Reform
MADISON - State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine), the ranking Assembly Democratic member on the Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance, released this statement today...
6/1/2012Rep. Mason: Taxpayer-Funded Private Voucher Schools Fail to Pay Teachers for Months
MADISON - State Representative Cory Mason commented today on the unfolding situation at Racine's St. John Fisher Academy, a taxpayer-funded private voucher school which had not paid its teachers for months.
5/31/2012Democratic Legislators Call for Public Hearing to Hear From Gov. Walker's "Deer Czar" on Privatizing Public Hunting Lands
MADISON - Today six Democratic legislators, including several members of the Assembly Natural Resources Committee, called to hold a public hearing in order to properly vet Dr. James Kroll
5/3/2012Information For Voters
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4/18/2012Lawmakers Successful in Protecting Local Hazardous Materials Response Funding
MADISON - The Department of Military Affairs (DMA) has abandoned a proposal that would have made significant changes to how the state funds and managed Hazardous Materials (hazmat) response teams.
4/6/2012Rep. Mason 2012 Newsletter
Rep. Mason Capitol Report Spring 2012
4/5/2012Rep. Mason to Hold Office Hours April 11th in Racine
MADISON –State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) announced today that he will hold office hours, dubbed “Coffee with Cory,” on Wednesday, April 11 from 10am-2pm
3/29/2012Rep. Mason Delivers Democratic Weekly Radio Address
MADISON - Today Rep. Cory Mason (D-Racine) offered the Democratic Weekly Radio Address. The topic this week is how Republicans ended the legislative session this month without acting on more than 60 jobs bills
3/16/2012Rep. Mason: GOP's Legislative Session an Epic Failure
MADISON – State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine), the ranking Assembly Democratic member of the legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance, issued the following statement at the conclusion of the Assembly’s 2011-2012 legislative session.
3/14/2012Rep. Mason and Rep. Richards' "Sunshine Week" Column
MADISON - This week is “Sunshine Week,” a national effort to promote the importance of open and transparent government.
3/7/2012Rep. Mason Bill Recreating Wisconsin Conservation Corps Has Hearing
MADISON – Today, State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) testified before the Assembly Natural Resources Committee in support of Assembly Bill 616, which would recreate the Wisconsin Conservation Corps. Rep. Mason is one of the lead authors of AB 616.
2/28/2012Joint Finance Committee Democrats Seek Immediate Hearing on Health Care Cuts
MADISON – Today, Democratic members on the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance called for an immediate hearing on the Walker Administration’s continued efforts to dismantle affordable health care in Wisconsin.
2/14/2012Mason, Grigsby Act to Undo Walker's Raid of Mortgage Funds
MADISON – State Representatives Cory Mason (D-Racine) and Tamara Grigsby (D-Milwaukee) announced today that they are introducing the Foreclosure Aid, Integrity, and Relief Act.
2/9/2012Rep. Mason: Walker's Budget Not Working
MADISON - Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine), the ranking Assembly Democratic member of the legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance, issued the following statement
1/25/2012Rep. Mason Response to Walker State of State Address
MADISON –State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) said the following in response to Governor Walker’s State of the State address: “I can't remember ever hearing a speech ...”
1/18/2012Legislative Republicans Reject Infant Mortality Legislation
MADISON – Today, legislative Republicans on the Joint Legislative Council voted against several proposed bills aimed at reducing Wisconsin’s high infant mortality rate. The bills were all recommendations from a Special Committee on Infant Mortality.
12/7/2011Rep. Mason Urges Congress to Act Quickly to Extend Unemployment Benefits
MADISON – Today, State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) called on Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation to act quickly to extend critically needed unemployment benefits set to expire on December 31st.
12/7/2011GOP Approves Lose-Lose Plan for Wisconsin Taxpayers, Workers
MADISON –Today, State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) sharply criticized Republicans’ continuing bad decisions and irresponsible budgeting. The Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance, of which Rep. Mason is a member...
11/14/2011Rep. Mason Introduces Condominium Owners' Bill of Rights
MADISON – State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) announced today that he is introducing a bill called the Condominium Owners’ Bill of Rights. Rep. Mason described the bill at a press conference held at the Villas of Racine.
11/10/2011Rep. Mason Condemns Walker Plan to Dismantle Affordable Health Care
MADISON – Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine), member of the Joint Committee on Finance, condemned Governor Walker’s plan to dismantle affordable health care in Wisconsin.
10/26/2011Rep. Mason Votes Against "Bad Deal" Charter School Bill
MADISON – Today, Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) criticized the Republican majority for their support of Senate Bill 22, which dramatically expands charter schools statewide at the expense of local public schools.
10/5/2011Rep. Mason and Sen. Larson Introduce Wisconsin Jobs Initiative
MADISON – Today at a press conference in the Capitol, State Rep. Cory Mason (D-Racine) and State Sen. Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) introduced the Wisconsin Jobs Initiative.
9/14/2011Rep. Mason Blasts Gov. Walker's Efforts to Weaken Ballast Water Standards
MADISON – Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) reacted sharply today to the news that Governor Walker and other Republican Governors are asking New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to relax its ballast water standards.
9/14/2011Rep. Mason Appointed to Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance
MADISON – Legislative Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) announced today that he has appointed Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) to the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC).
8/12/2011Rep. Mason Calls on Republicans to Immediately Hold Hearing on Asian Carp
MADISON – State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) responded today to the news that Asian carp have been found in Wisconsin’s inland waters by calling on Republican legislators and Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR)...
8/11/2011Sen. Wirch, Rep. Mason Introduce Bill to Remove One-Week Wait for Unemployment Benefits
MADISON - Today, State Senator Bob Wirch (D-Kenosha) and State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) announced that they are introducing a bill that would remove the recently-passed one-week waiting period for unemployment insurance benefits.
7/21/2011Rep. Mason Calls Republican Inaction on Unemployment Benefits Unconscionable
MADISON – State Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) today condemned Republicans’ failure to act to extend unemployment insurance benefits to tens of thousands of Wisconsin job seekers.
4/4/2011Reps. Mason and Turner to Hold Public Hearing on State Budget in Racine
MADISON - State Representatives Cory Mason and Bob Turner announced today that they will hold a budget hearing in Racine on Monday, April 11th at Gateway Technical College in Racine.
3/22/2011Rep. Mason Seeks to End Legislature's Closed Door Meetings
MADISON – Last week was “Sunshine Week,” a national effort that promotes the importance of open government and freedom of information. In honor of Sunshine Week and Wisconsin’s long tradition of open government, Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine)...
3/11/2011Rep. Mason's Capitol Office to be Open on Saturday, March 12th for Constituent Visitors
MADISON – Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) announced today that his office in the State Capitol will be open to constituents on Saturday, March 12th, from 9am-2pm.
2/28/2011Rep. Mason - Restricting Access to the Capitol is Outrageous, Likely Illegal
MADISON – Rep. Cory Mason (D-Racine) sharply criticized Governor Walker’s decision to restrict the public’s access to the Capitol today.
2/25/2011Rep. Mason's Capitol Office to be Open on Saturday, February 26 for Constituent Visitors
MADISON – Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) announced today that his office in the State Capitol will be open to constituents on Saturday, February 26, from 11am-3pm.
2/18/2011Rep. Mason Condems Assembly Republicans' Illegal, Unprecedented Actions
MADISON – Rep. Cory Mason (D-Racine) condemned the unprecedented attempt by Assembly Republicans to push through their attack on Wisconsin’s working families through in violation of Assembly rules and tradition.
2/16/2011Rep. Mason Speaks to Thousands at Capitol Rally
MADISON - The following remarks, as prepared for delivery, were given by Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine) to thousands of teachers, students, public employees, and other taxpayers...
1/27/2011Rep. Mason Opposes Sweetheart Deal for Developer
MADISON – Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine), the ranking minority member of the Assembly Natural Resources Committee, voted in Committee today against a bill that carves out a special exemption...
1/13/2011Rep. Mason - Republican Bill Spends $80 Million for Better Google Searches, Not Job Creation
MADISON – Representative Cory Mason (D-Racine), a member of the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economy, and Small Business, criticized the Committee’s Assembly Republicans today...

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