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Rep. Seidel Statement on Passage of Instructional Materials Accessibility Act
MADISON – Yesterday, the State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 322 (AB 322) on a bi-partisan vote. This legislation makes written materials accessible to students with disabilities enrolled in the UW System and the state’s Technical College System.
Rep. Seidel Statement on Governor Walker's State of the State Address
MADISON – Assistant Democratic Leader Donna Seidel (D – Wausau) offered these comments following Governor Walker’s State of the State Address on Wednesday evening. “Our current ‘state of the state’ should be a reality check for the Governor and Legislative Republicans.
Walker Administration Ends Contract for Well Women Program Coordinators Without Informing Patients
MADISON – The Department of Health Services (DHS) recently decided not to renew a contract with Planned Parenthood that funds coordinators for the Wisconsin Well Woman Program in the Fox Valley. Since 1995 the state has contracted with Planned Parenthood to enroll women in the Well Woman Program, answer questions, notify and schedule appointments, coordinate follow-up care, and help women diagnosed with cervical or breast cancer to seek treatment.

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3/7/2012Rep. Seidel Statement on Passage of Instructional Materials Accessibility Act
MADISON – Yesterday, the State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 322 (AB 322) on a bi-partisan vote. This legislation makes written materials accessible to students with disabilities enrolled in the UW System and the state’s Technical College System.
1/25/2012Rep. Seidel Statement on Governor Walker's State of the State Address
MADISON – Assistant Democratic Leader Donna Seidel (D – Wausau) offered these comments following Governor Walker’s State of the State Address on Wednesday evening. “Our current ‘state of the state’ should be a reality check for the Governor and Legislative Republicans.
12/16/2011Walker Administration Ends Contract for Well Women Program Coordinators Without Informing Patients
MADISON – The Department of Health Services (DHS) recently decided not to renew a contract with Planned Parenthood that funds coordinators for the Wisconsin Well Woman Program in the Fox Valley. Since 1995 the state has contracted with Planned Parenthood to enroll women in the Well Woman Program, answer questions, notify and schedule appointments, coordinate follow-up care, and help women diagnosed with cervical or breast cancer to seek treatment.
11/21/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on Collaborative Consulting Coming to Wausau
WAUSAU – Rep. Donna Seidel (D-Wausau) attended an event today to welcome Collaborative Consulting to the Wausau area. Collaborative Consulting has chosen Wausau to be the site of their new business development center. Rep. Seidel made the following statement about the announcement:
11/17/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on October Jobs Report
MADISON – Despite their rhetoric of having a “laser-like focus on job creation,” Governor Walker and legislative Republicans have been so distracted with divisive social issues that the state lost another 9,700 jobs in October, including 9,300 private sector jobs.
11/16/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on JCRAR Abuse of Power
MADISON – Yesterday afternoon Republican legislators on the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) inserted themselves into the affairs of the independent, nonpartisan Government Accountability Board (GAB) once again by requiring the GAB to write rules regarding student voting and recall petitions.
11/10/2011Report Shows Negative Consequences of Governor Walker's "Tools"
MADISON – Assembly Assistant Democratic Leader Donna Seidel (D-Wausau) issued the following statement regarding the survey released today by the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators:
10/20/2011Rep. Seidel Opposes Attempt to Repeal The Healthy Youth Act
MADISON – Yesterday, the Senate Education Committee held a public hearing on a bill that would repeal the Healthy Youth Act, which the legislature passed last session to establish minimum standards for school districts that choose to have a human growth and development curriculum. These guidelines ensure that students receive age-appropriate, medically accurate education.
10/6/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on Today's JCRAR Hearing
MADISON – Earlier this year, under the guise of job creation, Legislative Republicans passed a bill that radically changed the rulemaking process and dramatically increased the Governor’s power over the constitutionally-independent legislative branch.
9/13/2011Rep. Seidel Calls for Bipartisan Focus on Jobs, Boosting Economic Security for Middle-Class Families
MADISON – Rep. Donna Seidel (D-Wausau) released the following statement today on the need for a bipartisan focus on job creation and putting an end to the extreme, divisive policies of Gov. Walker and legislative Republicans:
8/10/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on Citizens' Message to End Extremism, Practice True Bipartisanship
MADISON – Following yesterday’s Democratic victories in the Senate recall elections Rep. Donna Seidel (D-Wausau) issued the following statement on the message sent by the people of Wisconsin:
8/9/2011Rep.Seidel Statement on Gov. Walker's Signing of the Republican Redistricting Plan to Hold Onto Power Despite Today's Vote
MADISON – Rep. Donna Seidel (D-Wausau) released the following statement on Gov. Walker’s decision to sign the Republican redistricting plan on the day of the historic recall elections.
8/4/2011Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance Contradicts Republican Claims on Taxes and Spending
MADISON – According to the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance, taxpayer-funded spending increased by 7.6% and total spending increased by 3.5% in the 2011-13 State Budget. “Throughout the budget process the Governor and his Republican allies in the Legislature claimed that their budget cut spending and did not raise taxes,” said Rep. Seidel (D – Wausau).
8/1/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on Today's Senate Action to Continue One Week Waiting Period for Unemployment Benefits
MADISON – Today the State Senate took up SB 147 which extends unemployment benefits by 13 weeks, but removed an amendment that the Senate unanimously passed two weeks ago. The amendment would have ended the one week waiting period to receive benefits that Republicans approved in the budget. Following the Senate action, State Representative Donna Seidel (D – Wausau) released the following statement:
7/20/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on Redistricting
MADISON – Today the State Assembly adopted new legislative and congressional maps as well as a bill that makes several changes to the current redistricting process. Rep. Donna Seidel (D – Wausau) released the following statement:
7/15/2011Rep. Seidel Reaction to Governor Walker's Comments on Collective Bargaining
MADISON – Appearing on CNBC this morning, Governor Scott Walker made the comment that “...collective bargaining, which is not a right, it is an expensive entitlement.” In response, Assistant Democratic Leader Donna Seidel (D-Wausau) released the following statement:
6/21/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on Passage of Concealed Carry Legislation
MADISON – The State Assembly passed SB 93, a bill that will allow people to carry concealed weapons by a vote of 68-27 today. The bill will now go to Governor Walker for his signature. Rep. Donna Seidel (D – Wausau) released the following statement:
6/16/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on Assembly Passage of State Budget
MADISON – Early this morning the 2011-13 biennial budget passed the State Assembly on a party line vote, with all of the Democrats voting against it. State Representative Donna Seidel (D – Wausau) released the following statement:
5/26/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on Permanent Injunction to Act 10
MADISON – “Judge Sumi’s ruling today is a powerful reminder that the majority party is not above the law. The Republicans always had enough votes to pass this bill in a manner consistent with the laws of the state, and yet they chose not to, even when they were warned that their actions were in violation of the law.
5/11/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on Voter Suppression Bill
“At first glance, this bill seems like it simply requires voters to show photo identification at the polls. But when you take the time to read the bill and learn what's in it, instead of accepting it as just a ‘Voter ID bill,’ the 78 page bill is filled with obstacles that will put Wisconsin’s proud tradition of high voter participation at risk.
5/10/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on Passage of Bills to Help Private Voucher School Program
“The bills passed today weaken accountability measures for Milwaukee’s voucher school program and send more money to private institutions. These are just the first steps to expanding the voucher program and give us a preview of what is to come in the budget. Today’s actions are another example of Republicans ignoring the voters in their districts.
3/11/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on Governor Walker's Signing of "Budget Repair Bill"
MADISON – Earlier today, Governor Scott Walker issued a press release proudly stating that since portions of his “budget repair bill” were rammed through the legislature yesterday, layoffs for 1,500 state employees would no longer be necessary.
3/10/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on Assembly Passage of Special Session Bill 11
MADISON –Rep. Donna Seidel (D – Wausau) released the following statement after Assembly Republicans passed Governor Walker’s budget “repair” bill with a vote of 53-42 this afternoon:
3/9/2011Rep. Seidel Statement - Legislative Action on Special Session Bill 11
MADISON – Shortly after 4pm today a conference committee was created to move Governor Walker’s budget “repair” bill forward. A summary of the amendment was provided to Assembly Democrats only minutes before the conference committee convened this evening and the actual bill language was not available when the vote was taken.
3/1/2011Governor Walker's Budget Continues the Attack on Working Families
MADISON – Governor Walker delivered his public address on the 2011-13 biennial budget in the State Capitol today, where public access is still restricted despite a court order that the building should be open. Rep. Donna Seidel (D – Wausau) released the following statement:
3/1/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on Restricted Access to the People's House
MADISON – Representative Donna Seidel (D – Wausau) released the following statement: “Our citizens enjoy a Constitutional right to petition their government. Over the course of the two weeks, we have witnessed an unprecedented restriction on this fundamental right.
2/25/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on Passage of Controversial “Budget Repair Bill”
MADISON – For the second time in less than a week, Assembly Republicans used an underhanded procedure to abruptly end debate and rush the vote to ram through Scott Walker’s “budget repair bill.”
2/21/2011Rep. Seidel Calls on Governor Walker to Lead
“Governor Walker’s constant refusal to meet with union officials and Democratic legislators, even after unions agreed to all of the financial concessions that Walker requested, proves that this bill was never about money, it was about taking away rights.
2/20/2011Walker "Budget Repair Bill" Jeopardizes Critical Services for Wausau
WAUSAU – While most of the focus has rightfully been on Governor Walker’s attempt to eviscerate collective bargaining laws, there are a number of additional provisions in the so-called “budget repair bill” that could have disastrous effects on our communities.
2/19/2011Rep. Seidel Reflects on Historic Week in Madison
WAUSAU – This afternoon Rep. Seidel (D – Wausau) attended an event at the Wausau Labor Temple to discuss legislative actions and public protests surrounding Governor Walker’s so-called “budget repair bill.”
2/18/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on Today's Assembly Floor Action
MADISON – This evening at the State Capitol, Assembly Republicans took unprecedented actions to obstruct democracy. In violation of decades of Assembly decorum, they attempted to take a vote that may have been in violation of state open records laws by refusing Democrats the opportunity to get to the floor.
2/16/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on Public Outcry Over Worker Rights
“I am incredibly moved by the 15,000 people who have made their way to the Capitol from all over the state. Legislators continue to receive thousands of e-mails and phone calls, and we expect more people to visit our offices throughout the week.
2/11/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on Governor Walker's Attack on Workers
WAUSAU – Rep. Donna Seidel (D – Wausau) joined by Rep. Amy Sue Vruwink (D – Milladore) and Rep. Louis Molepske, Jr. (D – Stevens Points) held a press conference in Wausau this afternoon. The Central Wisconsin Democrats talked about Governor Walker’s plans to end collective bargaining and other proposals that will have a negative impact on working families.
2/1/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on Governor Walker's State of the State Address
MADISON – Rep. Donna Seidel (D – Wausau) offered these comments following Governor Walker’s State of the State Address on Tuesday evening.
1/27/2011Rep. Seidel Releases Statement on Signing of Special Session Senate Bill 1
MADISON – Rep. Donna Seidel (D – Wausau) released the following statement regarding the Governor Walker’s signing of Special Session Bill 1.
1/14/2011Rep. Seidel Statement on HSA Special Session Bill
MADISON – Rep. Donna Seidel (D-Wausau), member of the Assembly Committee on Health, released the following statement regarding Special Session Bill 2 after this week’s public hearing and executive session.
1/12/2011Rep. Seidel Comments on “Marquee” Special Session Bill: Dangerous Changes Disguised as A Jobs Bill
MADISON – On Wednesday, Legislative Judiciary Committees heard ten hours of public testimony at a hearing that lasted until eleven o’clock at night.
12/15/2010Rep. Seidel Statement on Passage of State Contracts
MADISON – Rep. Donna Seidel (D-Wausau) released the following statement after the Assembly passed the 2009-11 state employee contracts.
12/9/2010Rep. Seidel Statement on High Speed Rail
MADISON – Rep. Donna Seidel (D-Wausau) released the following statement regarding the loss of $810 million in federal high speed rail funds.
11/9/2010Rep. Seidel Elected Assistant Democratic Leader
MADISON – Rep. Donna Seidel (D-Wausau) released the following statement after being elected as the Assistant Minority Leader by the Democratic Caucus.
5/20/2010Rep. Seidel Statement on Wisconsin's April Jobs Report
MADISON – Rep. Donna Seidel (D-Wausau) issued the following statement regarding the Department of Workforce Development’s announcement that Wisconsin added over 16,000 jobs in the month of April, the largest monthly jobs increase since 1996.
5/19/2010Rep. Seidel Statement on Signing of Payday Lending Legislation
MADISON – Rep. Donna Seidel (D-Wausau) issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s signing of SB 530, Pay Day Lending Reform.
4/15/2010Rep. Seidel Statement on Passage of Municipal Courts Legislation
MADISON – Rep. Donna Seidel (D-Wausau) issued the following statement regarding the passage of SB 383. The bill was approved in the Assembly on a bi-partisan voice vote.
4/13/2010Rep. Seidel Statement on Passing of Municipal Bonding Legislation
MADISON – Rep. Donna Seidel (D-Wausau) issued the following statement regarding the passage of AB 605/SB 399. The bill was approved in the Assembly on a bi-partisan 98-0 vote. Rep. Seidel was the lead Assembly author of the legislation.
2/25/2010Assembly Passes Bill to Provide Critical Information to Parents In Family Court Cases
MADISON, WIS. – Today the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a bill that will require custody studies in family court actions to be submitted in accordance with the rules of evidence.
2/9/2010Legislators Unveil Responsible Lending Act
MADISON –Today, after months of work and extensive legislative outreach, the Assembly payday lending workgroup unveiled the Responsible Lending Act.

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