New Year’s Eve: Let’s Be Careful Out There
A New Year is about to begin! It’s time to reflect with friends and family on the good moments of 2013 and to look ahead with hope to a healthy and happy 2014.
Joint Resolution Honoring Pope Francis
Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) announced that he has introduced a bi-partisan Joint Resolution honoring the recent achievements of Pope Francis.
The Farm Workers Caught on Tape Abusing Animals Should be Thoroughly Investigated and Prosecuted
Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) called on Brown County District Attorney David Lasee to investigate and prosecute the farm workers caught on tape abusing animals. In a letter sent to District Attorney Lasee Senator Carpenter said.
Governor Should Include Cracking Down on Drunken Driving
Today, Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) called on Governor Scott Walker to add legislation cracking down on drunken driving to the December 2, 2013 Special Session.
Act 10 Equity Bill Introduced
Madison – Today State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) announced that he has introduced legislation to treat City of Milwaukee police and firefighter unions under ‘Act 10’ the same as other public employee unions in Milwaukee.
Senator Carpenter Calls on Governor Walker to Postpone Questionable Awarding of $500,000 Sportsman Grant
Senator Carpenter delivered a letter to Gov. Walker urging postponement of the awarding of a $500,000 grant to the United Sportsman of Wisconsin Foundation. The process of has raised questions about fairness and the appearance of political favoritism.
Bill Giving Priority for Veteran-Students at UW Closer to Becoming Law
Today, State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) hailed the passage in a Senate Committee of a bill which would give priority to veterans who register for classes at University of Wisconsin campuses (AB 201).
Senator Carpenter Introducing Milwaukee Property Taxpayer Protection Act
State Senator Tim Carpenter announced today that he will be introducing legislation called the “Milwaukee Property Taxpayer Protection Act” which will remove unfair and expensive state mandates imposed upon City of Milwaukee property taxpayers.
Statement on Supreme Court Marriage Equality Ruling
State Sen. Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding two historic rulings by the United States Supreme Court that both nullified the federal law that defined marriage as solely for opposite sex couples
Statement on Budget's Repeal of Residencey
Today State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding the budget’s repeal of residency requirements for local public employees
Residency Repeal Complicates Bradley Center Plans
Today State Senator Tim Carpenter released the following statement regarding the effects on repealing residency will have on plans to tax locals for a new Bradley Center.
Act 10 Equity Legislation Coming
State Senator Tim Carpenter is drafting legislation to remove the undue preferential treatment police and firefighter unions have received under changes to laws governing collective bargaining for public workers in Wisconsin.
Governor Walker’s DOT Billion Dollar Bonding Dilemma Solved
Sen. Tim Carpenter revealed that he has found a solution to resolve the bi-partisan opposition to Governor Scott Walker’s desire to add $994 million dollars in bonding debt to fund his expansive highway construction projects.
Mandate on Milwaukee Taxpayers Must End
State Senator Tim Carpenter blew the whistle today on an outrageous mandate imposed upon City of Milwaukee property taxpayers.
Governor Walker Invited to Explain Residency Repeal at Milwaukee Town Hall
State Senator Carpenter invited Governor Walker to be his guest at a special town hall meeting in Milwaukee's Third Senate District, to discuss the governor's budget provision repealing Milwaukee's 75 year-old local public employee residency requirement.
RIP City of Milwaukee, 2013
In response to the Joint Finance Committee’s May 9, 2013 vote to prohibit residency requirements for local government employees, State Sen. Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) penned the following obituary for the benefit of local and national media:
It’s Official: Ending Local Residency Requirements in Governor’s Budget Found to be “Non-Fiscal” Policy
Today State Senator Tim Carpenter responded to the official finding that Governor Scott Walker’s budget proposal to eliminate local governments’ residency requirements is “non-fiscal” policy.
Senator Carpenter to Lend a Hand in Medicine Collection Daypdf
Senator Carpenter will help out in the Milwaukee County “Medicine Collection Day” sponsored by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District on April 27 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Miller Park by the “Sausage Haus.”
Senator Carpenter: Bills to Benefit Wisconsin Veterans Passes Committee
State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) hailed the unanimous passage today in committee of a series of bills to assist veterans and current members of the armed forces.
What Gov. Walker Can Learn From Gov. Chris Christie re Residency
Today State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement regarding Governor Walker’s hosting of an event today in Milwaukee for New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.
Sen. Tim Carpenter Statement on Pope Francis I
Today State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement on the election of Argentina's Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio to be Pope Francis I.
Senator Carpenter Targets Trafficking of Guns to Violent Criminals
Today, State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) announced that he has reintroduced a bi-partisan bill to make it a felony to engage in the “straw purchase” of a firearm.
Repealing Residency Requirements Has No Business Being in Budget
Last night Governor Walker made public his proposed state budget for Wisconsin. Much like a hidden needle in a haystack, there was one little sentence buried deep inside the bowels of his proposed budget.
Senator Tim Carpenter Lauds Passage of Constitutional Amendment to Stop the Raids on DOT Fund
Senator Carpenter lauded the passage in the Senate today of a resolution that will put to the voters a change to Wisconsin’s constitution that will prevent the raiding of the Dept. of Transportation Fund to pay for non-Transportation related purposes.
Governor Walker Should Not Repeal Milwaukee Residency Rules in Budget
Today, State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement in response to rumors that Governor Scott Walker’s budget may eliminate Milwaukee’s residency requirement for its employees.
Carpenter Votes Against Confirmation of PSC Commissioner
Senator Carpenter, today voted against confirmation of the re-appointment of Ellen Nowak to the Public Service Commission. The PSC oversees Wisconsin’s utilities, including Milwaukee area We Energies.
Senator Carpenter Encourages Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation to Address Challenges to Immigration System
Today State Senator Carpenter released a letter encouraging the federal government to address the challenges facing The United States’ immigration system.
Senator Carpenter Proposes Downsizing Legislature By 33%
Tim Carpenter announced that he will be re-introducing a bill to reduce by one third the number of senators and representatives in the Wisconsin legislature.
Senator Carpenter Announces Committee Appointments
“I am excited to work on these committees, and to make sure the voices of my constituents are heard on issues that will directly affect them
