Democratic Party of Wisconsin

Madison, WI – Though he opposes tax incentives that could create new energy jobs, GOP gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker today is today is hypocritically stopping to pose for pictures at the same Manitowoc firm visited last week by Tom Barrett on his jobs-creation tour.

Madison, WI – The first thing most Wisconsinites learned about multimillionaire, real estate magnate Terrence Wall is that he didn’t pay any state income taxes four of the last five years.  Now, a Wisconsin State Journal report has revealed that Wall hasn’t paid state income taxes for nine of the last 10 years. 

Madison, WI – Right-wing talk radio hosts Charlie Sykes, Jeff Wagner and Mark Belling gave multi-millionaire Terrance Wall’s tax dodging announcement tour three thumbs down as the Republican primary candidate wrapped up two days of private events that were closed to the public.

MADISON - After a history of ethical transgressions that include illegally using state resources to advance his current Congressional run, Republican state Sen. Dan Kapanke yesterday told The Associated Press that his promise to repay $38,000 in legal bills that resulted from his misconduct was just a sham.

MADISON-Following is the statement of Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate on the one-year anniversary of the inauguration of President Barack Obama:

Madison, WI – Multi-millionaire, real estate magnate Terrence Wall is traveling the state today and tomorrow with a series of private events that are closed to the public under a cloud of questions about why he paid no state income taxes in four of the last five years.

Madison, WI – Multi-millionaire, real estate magnate Terrance Wall will be officially entering the Republican 2010 primary for U.S. Senate this week. Mr. Wall has been talking a lot about “listening,” so here are some simple questions Wall should hear…and answer.

MADISON - DPW Chair Mike Tate released the following statement in regards to Scott Walker's appearance on ethically troubled, radio host Charlie Sykes' show this morning. 

MADISON – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate released the following statement today in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

News reports out today reveal that multi-millionaire, real estate magnate, and candidate for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate Terrence Wall has neglected to pay any personal income taxes to the State of Wisconsin four out of the last five years. Tax dodging is a disturbing habit for Wall and this latest news comes on the heels of his campaign’s announcement just this week that he’s poured $275,000 of his personal wealth into his own campaign. 

MADISON - “Reality” comes from some pretty strange places and, in the case of Scott Walker, it’s now coming from one of his own friends as the latest example of Walker incompetence is revealed.

MADISON - Looks like Superior Mayor Dave Ross wants to take taxpayers for a ride. According to recent reports in the Superior Telegram, Ross is pushing a plan to pay himself $400 monthly in city funds for the use of his car-which should get plenty of mileage in his run for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor.

MADISON - Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chairman Mike Tate on Wednesday announced the appointment of veteran reporter and Milwaukee native Graeme Zielinski as the party's new communications director.

MADISON - Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate released the following statement today in response to Scott Walker’s State of the County address this morning.

MADISON – A recent Milwaukee County audit cites at least $200 million of deferred maintenance as the cause of widespread deterioration in parks across the county, and recommends selling park land to developers as a potential solution. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate released the following statement in response to the report:

MADISON – Scott Walker’s privatization of the Milwaukee County Courthouse housekeeping staff has already left him with a mess on his hands. Friday marked the last day for 30 housekeepers, leaving the remaining Courthouse employees to work in a building where piles of garbage and bloody paper towels have become common.

MADISON – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Mike Tate released the following statement on Legislative Democrats' Wisconsin C.O.R.E. Jobs Act, a comprehensive economic development package, which will keep Wisconsin on the track to economic recovery.

MADISON – Wisconsin tax burdens have dropped to, at, and below the national average thanks to Governor Doyle and our Democratic leadership. Today, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that since being one of the dismal top-five states with the highest income tax during Tommy Thompson’s massive spending days, Democrats have moved Wisconsin’s ranking down to 15th place – a ranking much closer in line with the national average. [Source: “Wisconsin improves its ranking on taxes,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11/27/09]

MADISON – After hasty vetoes of 2010 Milwaukee County budget provisions, Scott Walker admitted that he doesn’t even know what the budget contains. Walker claims he mistakenly added eight unpaid furlough days for the Milwaukee sheriff’s deputies and jailers next year and is seeking legal advice to sort out his mess.

MADISON – Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker’s decision to rely on phantom county employee salary and benefit givebacks has created another looming budget crisis for 2010.