"She was a trailblazer for many women in Wisconsin politics, a loyal friend and true-blue Democrat," state Sen. Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) said in a statement, one of several issued Saturday as news of Lautenschlager's death circulated on social media.
Date: Mar 31, 2018
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Judge orders Gov. Scott Walker to hold special elections for open legislative seats in Eric Holder suit
"Gov.Walker is clearly intimidated by the thought of losing more power when voters go to the polls," Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling said in a message on Twitter. "His refusal to call special elections means thousands of Wisconsin families will be denied representation for over a year."
We dont know what the cost will be to taxpayers, because this bill has been rushed so fast we havent had a chance to stop and look and study and analyze the budget hole this bill will create, Sen. Jennifer Shilling, D- La Crosse, said.
Date: Feb 25, 2015
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Lawmakers have varied reactions to Scott Walker's UW System proposal
Most Democrats denounced the proposal. Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling, D-La Crosse, said lawmakers in both parties should be concerned with what she dubbed an "attempt to privatize and defund our UW System."
"Rather than becoming distracted by Washington politics, we need to focus on the important issues facing Wisconsin families," said Democratic Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling. "With a $2.2 billion budget deficit, a lagging economy and stagnant wages, it's time to start putting Wisconsin fami
Date: Jan 13, 2015
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Chris Larson to step down as Senate Democratic leader
Larson faced a leadership challenge from Sen. Jennifer Shilling, D-La Crosse, following a poor showing in last week's elections. Senate Democrats lost a seat, and were not able to win the race to replace long-time veteran Sen. Dale Schultz, R-Richland Center, in what is widely considered to be a mod
his leadership post from Rep. Evan Goyke, also of Milwaukee. On the Senate side, minority leader Sen. Chris Larson, of Milwaukee, is being challenged by Sen. Jennifer Shilling, of La Crosse. Assembly Democrats are set to meet Tuesday to vote on leaders, while Senate Democrats are meeting on Wednesday.
Date: Nov 09, 2014
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Democrats consider leadership changes, look forward to 2016
Senate Minority Leader Chris Larson, D-Milwaukee, faces a challenge from Sen. Jennifer Shilling, D-La Crosse. Larson defeated Sen. Jon Erpenbach, D-Madison, for the position in 2013, but has come under fire for urging Pat Bomhack to challenge fellow Democrat Ernie Wittwer for a Democratic-leaning Se