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Wisconsin Legislature Republicans are GOP members of the state Assembly and Senate.

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Dave Hansen
stated on March 5, 2017 in an interview:

Wisconsin is "the most -- if not Number 1, number 2 -- gerrymandered state in the country" for state legislative boundaries.

By Tom Kertscher • March 17, 2017
Gordon Hintz
stated on January 30, 2017 in an interview:

"Eleven individuals who make over $30 million each got $22 million credit" from Wisconsin's manufacturing and agriculture tax credit.

By Tom Kertscher • February 17, 2017
Barack Obama
stated on October 28, 2014 in a speech:

Wisconsin Republicans "repealed a statewide fair pay law" that made "sure women are treated fairly on the job."

By Tom Kertscher • October 31, 2014
Janet Bewley
stated on October 24, 2013 in a speech:

"The Legislature passed Gov. Walker’s so-called property tax relief bill," but the Republicans "are still raising your property taxes."

By Tom Kertscher • November 6, 2013
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on September 18, 2013 in a column on the party's website:

The 2013-’15 state budget backed by Gov. Scott Walker and Republican lawmakers "left our technical colleges funded at 1989 levels."

By Tom Kertscher • September 26, 2013

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