2013 News

Flawed Open-Pit Mining Bill advances to State Senate
GOP members on the Joint Committee on Finance rejected several Democratic amendments to Senate Bill 1 that would have saved taxpayers money, increased citizen participation in the decision-making process and protected environmental standards.
Shilling radio address - Protecting quality public education
Sen. Shilling responded to Gov. Walker’s proposal to divert tens of millions of taxpayer funding away from local public schools to expand his private voucher school program.
Shilling column - Budgets are about priorities
Now that the budget process has begun, students, families and seniors will have an opportunity to provide input on these proposals and set a vision for our state’s future.
Walker Decision Jeopardizes Health Care Security for Thousands of Working Families
By turning away federal funding, Wisconsin taxpayers will pay more out of their own pockets and thousands will be denied access to affordable health care.
Shilling Calls on Governor Walker to Support the Strengthen BadgerCare Act
The non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates the Strengthen BadgerCare Act would save the state $75 million in state spending over the next three years.

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2013 News

2/25/2013
Flawed Open-Pit Mining Bill advances to State Senate
GOP members on the Joint Committee on Finance rejected several Democratic amendments to Senate Bill 1 that would have saved taxpayers money, increased citizen participation in the decision-making process and protected environmental standards.
2/21/2013
Shilling radio address - Protecting quality public education
Sen. Shilling responded to Gov. Walker’s proposal to divert tens of millions of taxpayer funding away from local public schools to expand his private voucher school program.
2/21/2013
Shilling column - Budgets are about priorities
Now that the budget process has begun, students, families and seniors will have an opportunity to provide input on these proposals and set a vision for our state’s future.
2/13/2013
Walker Decision Jeopardizes Health Care Security for Thousands of Working Families
By turning away federal funding, Wisconsin taxpayers will pay more out of their own pockets and thousands will be denied access to affordable health care.
2/12/2013
Shilling Calls on Governor Walker to Support the Strengthen BadgerCare Act
The non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates the Strengthen BadgerCare Act would save the state $75 million in state spending over the next three years.
1/31/2013
Democrats offer comprehensive job creation proposals to strengthen middle class
By investing in Wisconsin families and building a solid foundation for our future right now, we can provide the economic growth and stability that our state desperately needs.
1/15/2013
Shilling statement on Gov. Walker's State of the State address
Democrats and Republicans both have good ideas on how to improve our economy, and I hope that we will be able to find more common ground this session in order to help Governor Walker keep his promises and move Wisconsin forward.
1/7/2013
Shilling sworn in as State Senator for 2013-14 term
Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) was sworn in as the State Senator for the 32nd District for the 2013-14 legislative session. The 32nd State Senate District covers La Crosse, Vernon, Crawford and part of Monroe Counties.