http://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/assembly/richards&page=16202595-7e18-46c7-9038-f44e73f421c8&wp=89d11e1e-61f7-4ec8-af23-bc4c5333b8c8&pageurl=/assembly/richards/Pages/GenRSS.aspx60http://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/pressreleases/Pages/Rep.-Richards-Asks-Justice-Department-to-Launch-Investigation-into-Redistricting-Secrecy-.aspxToday Rep. Jon Richards asked the state Justice Department to launch an investigation into the secretive process legislative leaders used to draw the redistricting maps that are being challenged in federal court. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:55:43 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/pressreleases/Pages/Walker-puts-dagger-in-plan-for-better-health-care-coverage-and-lower-costs.aspxIn his recent decision to halt implementation of a health insurance exchange, Gov. Scott Walker announced yesterday that his administration has now turned down a $37 million federal grant intended to help get the exchange up and running.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:34:31 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/pressreleases/Pages/Walker’s-Administration-states-his-budget-is-not-balanced.aspxContradicting repeated claims by Gov. Walker that he has balanced the state budget, his administration told federal health officials late last month in writing that Wisconsin has a budget deficit so it could drop health care for Wisconsin families.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:32:16 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/pressreleases/Pages/Richards’-records-sharing-bill-gives-justice-system-tools-to-keep-violent-youth-off-the-street.aspxFewer violent teenagers would be given a free pass to commit further crimes under a juvenile records sharing bill unveiled today by Rep. Jon Richards Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:23:26 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/pressreleases/Pages/Rep.-Richards-seeks-to-reverse-high-prosecutor-turnover.aspxThis week I unveiled a bi-partisan bill to restore a pay progression plan for state prosecutors.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:20:52 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/pressreleases/Pages/Rep.-Richards-Unveils-Bill-to-Provide-More-Court-Options-for-Serious-Youth-Shooting-Cases-.aspxRep. Jon Richards today unveiled a bill to add reckless injury and recklessly endangering safety offenses to the long list of serious crimes that courts can use for placing adolescents in a program for serious juvenile offenders.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:14:55 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/pressreleases/Pages/Gov.-Walker-jeopardizes-Wisconsin’s-commitment-to-affordable,-quality-health-care.aspxGov. Scott Walker was inaugurated one year ago today. Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement marking the occasion.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:11:45 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/pressreleases/Pages/Rep.-Richards-Applauds-Plan-to-Lift-Family-Care-Enrollment-Cap.aspxToday Governor Scott Walker announced a plan to lift the Family Care enrollment cap and expand the program to new counties. In response, Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:02:09 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/pressreleases/Pages/Audit-Debunks-Myth-of-Widespread-Fraud-in-Medicaid-.aspxToday the non-partisan Legislative Audit Bureau released a comprehensive audit of Wisconsin’s Medical Assistance program. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:04:41 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/pressreleases/Pages/Milwaukee-legislators-disappointed-DOT-ignores-support-for-Hoan-Bridge-bike-lane.aspxToday, Reps. Jon Richards expressed his disappointment with the DOT's decision not to include a bike and pedestrian path on the Hoan Bridge as part of the bridge restoration project scheduled to begin in 2012. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:08:40 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/pressreleases/Pages/Gov.-Walker's-extreme-agenda-is-not-working.aspxRep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) and Rep. Brett Hulsey (D-Madison) issued the following statement today after the devastating news that Wisconsin lost another 14,600 jobs in November.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:48:17 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/news/Pages/Controversial-Mining-Bill-Unveiled.aspxA mining bill was unveiled today at a State Capitol news conference. It would streamline Wisconsin’s mine permitting process and was written specifically for an out-of-state mining company that wants to build an open pit iron mine in Northern Wisconsin.Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:42:24 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/eupdates/Pages/Mining-Bill-Unveiled.aspxToday a controversial bill to streamline Wisconsin’s permitting process for iron mines was unveiled at a State Capitol news conference. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:40:03 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/pressreleases/Pages/The-Health-Insurance-Accountability-Act,-Getting-Value-for-Your-Premium-Dollar.aspxToday I unveiled a bill with Senator Jon Erpenbach that would ensure that Wisconsin health insurance customers get good value for their premiums. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:55:24 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/eupdates/Pages/Public-Hearing-on-Health-Care-Cuts.aspxThursday I will be hosting a public hearing at the State Capitol to provide people the opportunity to share their opinions on the Walker administration’s plan to cut state health care programs by $554 million.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:00:43 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/eupdates/Pages/Special-Session-on-Jobs.aspxOn the same day the legislature concluded a special session on jobs that’s been focused on anything but jobs, we learned that yet another Wisconsin company is closing its doors and leaving more workers without a job.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:01:05 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/eupdates/Pages/Concealed-Carry-Law.aspxToday it becomes legal to carry a concealed weapon in Wisconsin.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:58:34 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/eupdates/Pages/Concealed-weapons-law,-jobs-bills,-and-mining-bill-update.aspxConcealed weapons law starts Tuesday, special session on jobs update, and few details so far on mining bill.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:57:31 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/eupdates/Pages/Special-Session-on-Jobs-Update-and-Coffee-with-Jon-at-Bella-Caffe.aspxToday's news that our state lost 12,000 jobs should have prompted the legislature to get serious about addressing jobs in what is supposed to be a special session to increase jobs.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:54:09 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/eupdates/Pages/Senior-Citizen-Protection-Act.aspxThis week, I introduced the Senior Citizen Protection Act with several of my Democratic colleagues.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:51:01 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/eupdates/Pages/Hoan-Bike-Ride-Cancelled.aspxThis morning a tragic accident occurred on the Hoan Bridge.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:49:21 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/eupdates/Pages/Coffee-with-Jon-at-Sven's-Cafe-and-Hoan-Bike-Ride.aspxI just wanted to remind you that I will be having coffee at Sven’s in Bay View today from 3PM to 5PM and hosting a Milwaukee bike ride tomorrow at 12PM from Humboldt Park Pavilion to Discovery World.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:47:45 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/eupdates/Pages/Special-Session-on-Jobs-Update-and-Hoan-Bike-Ride.aspxHere’s an update on the special session on jobs that Governor Walker announced yesterday and a bike ride I am hosting on Tuesday with other elected officials from Milwaukee.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:46:08 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/eupdates/Pages/Coffee-with-Jon-at-Sven's-Cafe.aspxOn Monday, October 3, I will be at Sven’s Café in Bay View, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM., to meet with constituents to talk about issues important to you.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:44:07 GMThttp://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/richards/eupdates/Pages/Coffee-with-Jon-at-Brewed-Cafe.aspxToday, I will be at Brewed Café, 1208 E. Brady St, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM., to meet with constituents to talk about issues important to you.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:42:13 GMT