Chris Larson
Chris Larson, a Milwaukee Democrat, was elected to the Wisconsin state Senate in November 2010. A former member of the Milwaukee County Board, he is a candidate for Milwaukee County executive in 2016.
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Says expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin would save the state $530 million, which could pay for 3,287 K-12 teachers, or 7.8 educators per district.
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In the past year, Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois passed "highly popular” policies such as paid family leave, one of several issues that have been stymied…
The Milwaukee Brewers “are complaining about a lack of transit going to the ballpark at the same time as they are testifying in favor (of)…
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The GOP-controlled Legislature has "refused to act on at least 150" appointees of Gov. Tony Evers.
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“Jurisdictions representing about 80% of WI residents have passed referendums or resolutions in favor of fair maps.”
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"In 2019, Republicans stripped $40 million from the budget for lead pipe replacement - because they thought it helped MKE too much."
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“(Republicans) have the power to overturn the (state of emergency) order by joint resolution and they refuse to do it.”
Police are "20.8 times more likely to kill than be killed by a criminal."
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Says the April 22 jump in COVID-19 cases was related to the election.
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“The coronavirus has officially reached Milwaukee County.”