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2022

12/20/2022
Ho-Ho-Horrible: Ascension leaves a lump of coal in its workers’ stockings, earns a spot on the naughty list
12/2/2022
Heads WE wins, tails we all lose - Sen. Larson reacts to latest WE Energies rate hike
10/21/2022
Despite ever-increasing profits, We Energies sticks it to residents while coddling corporations
9/22/2022
Sen. Larson reacts to Superintendent Underly’s State of Education Address
7/20/2022
Democratic Members of Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules Blast Disenfranchisement of Wisconsin Voters in Republican Power Grab
6/30/2022
Sen. Larson reacts to SCOTUS ruling on EPA’s power to fight climate change
6/24/2022
Sen. Larson Statement on SCOTUS Overturning Roe v. Wade
6/8/2022
Senator Larson Calls on GOP to Listen to Constituents, Protect Abortion Care in WI
3/8/2022
Senate Republicans plot to dismantle public education, take the rest of the year off
3/4/2022
GOP plan to dismantle public education would raise taxes by over $577 million
3/3/2022
With fairness off the table, Wisconsin’s gerrymander grows less extreme
2/22/2022
GOP elections bills are real voter fraud
2/21/2022
Legislative Leaders Release Package Aimed at Maintaining Wisconsin’s Education Workforce
2/15/2022
“A steady hand through rough waters” - Sen. Larson reacts to Gov. Evers’ State of the State Address
2/15/2022
Freedom to harm: GOP attempts to make selfishness a protected class
2/2/2022
Proposed GOP election bills a fast-track to voter suppression
2/2/2022
Letter to Sen. LeMahieu Regarding WEC Commissioner Spindell
1/25/2022
Open records regarding Wisconsin’s fake electors suggest Congressman Scott Fitzgerald played significant role in trying to overturn a free and fair election
1/25/2022
State Sen. Chris Larson and Rep. Jodi Emerson introduce legislation to improve transparency in private education funding
1/24/2022
Democratic Senators on the Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges Unanimously Object to another Partisan So-Called “Report”
1/10/2022
Letter to D.A. Chisholm on status of investigation into fraudulent GOP electors
1/5/2022
One year after Capitol riots, the Wisconsin GOP continues its own insurrection

2021

11/22/2021
Senator Chris Larson and Representative Deb Andraca Team Up to Stop Drunk Driving Before it Happens
11/19/2021
"In justice, we will find peace" - Statement on the verdict in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse
11/10/2021
Sen. Larson, Rep. Brostoff introduce bill to repeal punitive “death tax” on poor Wisconsinites
11/8/2021
Rigged maps, culture wars, and the big lie - Today’s Senate session a low point for our democracy
11/3/2021
Rep. Cabrera and Sen. Larson promote AB 614 – empowering public workers with collective bargaining rights
11/3/2021
Mayor Erik Brooks leaves an impressive legacy; South Milwaukee will miss his leadership
10/26/2021
Sen. Larson, Rep. Anderson introduce the Telehealth Parity Act
10/21/2021
GOP members of JCRAR show contempt for LGBTQIA+ community with vote to block medical care for transgender patients
9/28/2021
Republican redistricting resolution seeks to lock in their unfair advantage for another ten years
9/28/2021
Confirming Evers’ appointments too little, too late
9/23/2021
Superintendent Underly demonstrates clear vision, strong resolve through challenging times in State of Education speech
9/22/2021
Committee hearing on Critical Race Theory not rooted in reality
5/19/2021
Committee vote by WI GOP shows their contempt for unemployed Wisconsinites
5/7/2021
Senate Dems unanimously object to so-called "report"
4/20/2021
Sen. Larson statement on outcome of Derek Chauvin trial
4/20/2021
Sen. Larson, Rep. Snodgrass introduce repeal of anti-environment Hybrid and Electric vehicle fees
4/14/2021
“We are not out of the woods yet. Let’s not lose our way.” - Sen. Larson statement on COVID-19 diagnosis
3/23/2021
Legislative Republicans attempt power grab at the expense of their constituents
3/16/2021
“All ways here are my ways” - WI GOP ignores science, blocks rules to protect our health
3/15/2021
Sen. Larson, Rep. Hong unveil legislation to end tipped minimum wage in WI
2/16/2021
The road back - Governor’s Budget charts a fresh course to a renewed Badger State
2/16/2021
Legislators cave to biz lobby, use tax code to create $419 million in wasteful handouts
2/16/2021
The power of informed choice: Passage of SB3 a leap forward for prescription drug reform
2/5/2021
They wouldn’t fight the fire: 296 days (and counting)
2/4/2021
WI GOP: All aboard the COVID express
1/28/2021
GOP continues 9-month streak of failing to deliver for Wisconsin
1/26/2021
GOP to WI Neighbors: "Let them eat COVID"
1/22/2021
Sen. Larson urges swift passage of Abortion Rights Preservation Act
1/12/2021
Sen. Larson statement on adopted COVID-19 legislation
1/6/2021
Sen. Larson statement on treasonous U.S. Capitol mob in support of Pres. Trump

2020

12/18/2020
Bowing to special interests, Republicans fail first PFAS test, putting your health at risk
12/7/2020
Letter to WI Congressional Delegation in support of Armenian People
12/3/2020
With Wisconsin in need of a lifeline, Assembly GOP created an obstacle course
10/15/2020
Enough is enough: The time has come for all-virtual schooling
10/13/2020
Letter to Leadership regarding early canvass of absentee ballots
10/12/2020
With no plan of their own, Republicans play politics with state’s COVID response
10/6/2020
Senator Larson, Democratic colleagues release Pandemic School Stability Legislation
9/23/2020
“Our senate chamber is not a prop.” - Senator Larson reaction to Sec. Pompeo’s Madison visit
9/17/2020
Senator Chris Larson Applauds Superintendent Stanford Taylor’s Vision for Wisconsin’s Public Schools
8/31/2020
Special Session Petition
8/26/2020
The Human Cost of Obstruction
8/12/2020
U.S. Senate: Pass the HEROES Act
7/30/2020
A victory for public health - Sen. Larson praises statewide mask order
7/28/2020
Face mask petition shows strong support from every corner of Wisconsin
7/9/2020
Lame Duck Supreme Court Upholds GOP Lame Duck Power Grab
6/25/2020
Sen. Larson Statement on JCRAR Vote r.e. Conversion Therapy
5/13/2020
Statement on WI Supreme Court ruling regarding "Safer at Home"
5/5/2020
Sen. Larson Statement on JCRAR Action on C.R. 19-079
1/28/2020
Senator Chris Larson and Representative Jonathan Brostoff unveil their Public Education Reinvestment Act (PERA) along with public education advocates
1/22/2020
Senator Chris Larson applauds Governor Tony Evers' State of the State Address
1/22/2020
Sen. Larson Named State Legislator of the Year by the readers of Shepherd Express