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... In the end, all open records laws were followed, yet the Republican front group the MacIver Institute cost taxpayers nearly $140,000; it is too bad we can’t get that money back for the state... More

State budgets often contain marquee projects of the Governor and that is the prerogative of winning that office... More

“The degree of uncertainty for public employees in Wisconsin is simply unacceptable. A flawed law- enacted in a flawed way- has led to countless court action and more uncertainty for our schools, local governments, state and quasi state employees.... More

“… Roundtable Members, including Senator Erpenbach and Representative Richards sent a letter to HHS Region V Director Kenneth Munson briefly describing the three general recommendations our group agreed to when we met on February 7.... More

It is not a surprise that the Governor’s budget reflects his personal views about what is important for the state of Wisconsin.... More

... This report confirms that Wisconsin has the opportunity to give health care security to its low-income residents, create jobs, spur economic activity and decrease the negative impacts of uncompensated care. ... More

...Tonight, we know few details about what the Governor intends to do, other than put politics ahead of the people of our state and deny them the security that Gov. Walker has in his taxpayer funded insurance... More

Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) and Sen. Jon Erpenbach (D-Middleton) today announced legislation to close a gap in BadgerCare. ... More

The Senator's Winter 2012-13 Newsletter.... More

“I am disappointed that Governor Walker does not have enough faith in the people of Wisconsin to help create a health insurance marketplace that best fits our needs as a state. ... More