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Rep. Richards Asks Justice Department to Launch Investigation into Redistricting Secrecy
Today 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.
Walker puts dagger in plan for better health care coverage and lower costs
In 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.
Walker’s Administration states his budget is not balanced
Contradicting 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.
Richards’ records sharing bill gives justice system tools to keep violent youth off the street
Fewer violent teenagers would be given a free pass to commit further crimes under a juvenile records sharing bill unveiled today by Rep. Jon Richards
Rep. Richards seeks to reverse high prosecutor turnover
This week I unveiled a bi-partisan bill to restore a pay progression plan for state prosecutors.

Mining Bill Unveiled
A 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.
Meeting Tuesday night about Hoan Bridge bike lane
"There is a great deal of support for a bike lane over the Hoan Bridge. It's something we've been talking about for more than a decade," said Rep. Richards.
Rep. Richards to host meeting Aug. 23 on Hoan Bridge bike lane
Prospects for a bike and pedestrian lane on the Hoan Bridge have shifted from no to maybe, and residents have been invited to share their views at a neighborhood meeting in Bay View on Aug. 23.
Same rules for all
The state Supreme Court has said it cannot enforce the open meetings law against the Legislature. So let's change the state constitution to give the courts the necessary authority.
Amendment would hold state Legislature to open meetings law
Madison - The Legislature would be subject to the state's open meetings law under a proposed amendment to the state constitution unveiled by Assembly Democrats on Thursday.

12/8/2011Mining Bill Unveiled
Today a controversial bill to streamline Wisconsin’s permitting process for iron mines was unveiled at a State Capitol news conference.
11/8/2011Public Hearing on Health Care Cuts
Thursday 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.
11/4/2011Special Session on Jobs
On 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.
11/1/2011Concealed Carry Law
Today it becomes legal to carry a concealed weapon in Wisconsin.
10/27/2011Concealed weapons law, jobs bills, and mining bill update
Concealed weapons law starts Tuesday, special session on jobs update, and few details so far on mining bill.
10/24/2011Coffee with Jon at Bella Caffe TONIGHT
Tonight I will be at Bella Caffe in the Historic Third Ward, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM., to meet with constituents to talk about issues important to you.
10/20/2011Special Session on Jobs Update and Coffee with Jon at Bella Caffe
Today'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.
10/7/2011Senior Citizen Protection Act
This week, I introduced the Senior Citizen Protection Act with several of my Democratic colleagues.
10/4/2011Hoan Bike Ride Cancelled
This morning a tragic accident occurred on the Hoan Bridge.
10/3/2011Coffee with Jon at Sven's Cafe and Hoan Bike Ride
I 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.
9/29/2011Special Session on Jobs Update and Hoan Bike Ride
Here’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.
9/27/2011Coffee with Jon at Sven's Cafe
On 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.
9/19/2011Coffee with Jon at Brewed Cafe
Today, 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.
9/15/2011Weakening Regulations on Ballast Rules
This week, I signed onto a letter to the governor of New York urging him to reject a proposal by Governor Walker to relax that state’s ballast rules which protect the Great Lakes from aquatic invasive species.
9/13/2011Coffee with Jon at Brewed Cafe
Next Monday, 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.
9/8/2011Wisconsin Patients’ Bill of Rights
Wisconsin families would never have to worry about being denied insurance due to a pre-existing condition or losing their coverage when someone gets sick under a patients’ bill of rights I announced yesterday with health care consumers and advocates.
9/2/2011Remember Workers This Labor Day
It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating Memorial Day and the unofficial start to summer.
8/24/2011Hundreds turn out to support Hoan Bridge bike lane
Last night, over 250 people filled the Beulah Brinton Center in Bay View for our neighborhood meeting on adding a bike lane to the Hoan Bridge.
8/22/2011Amending the Physician Apology Bill
On Wednesday, I will be voting on, and attempting to amend, the physician apology bill (AB 147) in the Assembly Health Committee.
8/15/2011Hoan Bridge Bike Path Town Hall
Next Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, I am hosting another neighborhood meeting on the Hoan Bridge reconstruction project. This meeting is devoted solely to talking about a possible Hoan Bridge bicycle lane.
7/21/2011Hoan Meeting Tonight and Unemployment Benefits Stalled
Last night, Assembly Republicans jeopardized extended unemployment benefits for struggling Wisconsin families after voting to pay private partisan attorneys $395 an hour in taxpayer money to gerrymander legislative districts behind closed doors.
7/18/2011Upcoming Hoan Bridge Town Hall and Redistricting Vote
This week the legislature will likely be voting on the Republican’s proposed new legislative district maps. The Senate is expected to vote on the redistricting plans Tuesday, with the Assembly following suit on either Wednesday or Thursday.
7/14/2011Family Care, South Shore Frolics and Hoan Bridge Town Hall
Today, I sent a letter with 36 of my colleagues to President Obama’s top health official urging her to reject a plan by Gov. Walker to freeze Family Care and other related programs.
7/7/2011Restoring Wisconsin's Commitment to Open Government
Today, I introduced a constitutional amendment that will make the open meetings law apply to the legislature.

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