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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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Chris Larson
stated on November 9, 2023 in X, formerly Twitter:

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.

By Ricardo Torres • February 16, 2024
Chris Larson
stated on December 12, 2023 in X, formerly Twitter:

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 in Wisconsin by Republicans.

By Sophia Voight • January 30, 2024
Chris Larson
stated on October 5, 2023 in X, formerly Twitter:

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) taking $135 million away from Milwaukee County, which funds transit."

By Ricardo Torres • October 27, 2023
Chris Larson
stated on September 10, 2021 in Twitter:

The GOP-controlled Legislature has "refused to act on at least 150" appointees of Gov. Tony Evers.

By D.L. Davis • September 24, 2021
Chris Larson
stated on November 9, 2020 in Twitter:

“Jurisdictions representing about 80% of WI residents have passed referendums or resolutions in favor of fair maps.”

By Laura Schulte • December 21, 2020

David Crowley
stated on March 11, 2020 in a debate:

“I’ve passed more bills than Sen. Larson has, because ... he hasn’t passed any.”

By Eric Litke • March 20, 2020
Chris Abele
stated on March 15, 2016 in a television ad:

An image in a Chris Abele TV ad depicts "wealthy citizens" who would benefit from a "lake" created by the controversial Estabrook Dam.

By James B. Nelson • March 29, 2016

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