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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 15h

4 weeks from today is Election Day! If you haven’t yet, there’s still time to request an absentee ballot by mail at myvote.wi.gov, and in-person absentee voting begins in exactly 2 weeks. The future of our state is up for grabs. Whatever you do, don’t sit this one out!

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 18h

High prices are bad enough, but when wage growth stops keeping pace with inflation, it’s even worse. It’s time to end tax incentives for businesses that fail to pay a living wage or provide cost of living adjustments for their workers.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 23h

The Admin routinely lies about the circumstances of these detentions, as evidenced by the fact that less than half of U.S. citizens detained for assault/obstruction of immigration officials were charged, and even many of those that were charged ultimately saw those charges dropped or dismissed.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 23h

They claim it’s not happening, but it most definitely is. At least 506 U.S. citizens have been detained by immigration enforcement agents during Trump’s second term. Among them have been dozens of children, some of whom were actually deported.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

In mid-2025, Congress passed over $4 trillion in tax cuts that mostly benefit the rich and corporations. In the 1st year following the passage of OBBBA... Corporate Profits - 26.6% ⬆ Consumer Prices - 4% ⬆ Real Hourly Wages - 0.1% ⬆ Tax cuts don't trickle down. We need to make work pay again.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

RSV - Pregnant women between 32-36 weeks, people over 50 at increased risk, and all adults 75+ (one-time only) Do your part to protect yourself, loved ones & neighbors by making an appointment today! 2/2

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

As the weather gets colder, and people spend more time indoors, it's also the start of cold and flu season. Here are the latest vaccine recommendations from the WI Department of Health Services: Flu - Everyone 6 months and older, annually COVID-19 - Everyone 6 months and older, annually 1/2

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Now is not the time to double down on harmful fossil fuels. Instead, we must accelerate the transition to clean and renewable energy sources before it’s too late!

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

WE Energies alone had over 4.25 gigawatts worth of methane power plants awaiting approval by the Public Service Commission - mostly to power current and future AI data centers.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Climate change is the single greatest threat to our civilization, and yet big tech companies are proceeding full-speed ahead on projects that will only accelerate climate catastrophe.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

WI cities, counties, and school districts don't raise property taxes just for the fun of it. They do it out of necessity. It's our job as legislators to figure out a way to make sure our communities have the resources they need to provide excellent service without pricing people out of their homes.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The same is true for local governments. When the cost of gas, supplies, HVAC, employee benefits, etc go up, there's only so much that can be done to contain costs. Unless you want major service disruptions, the budget is going to grow, and property taxes often grow with it.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

When grocery prices go up, you still need to eat. You can get cheaper ingredients, but depending on what you get, it could adversely affect your health. Even then, there's only so much you can do to cut costs.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Every child deserves to be fed. When Democrats control the WI legislature, we will pass universal breakfast and lunch for all students. School lunch debt - which is somehow a real thing - will cease to be, and learning outcomes will improve.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A rally in support of Salah Sarsour will be held tonight at the Islamic Society of Milwaukee Community Center. Let's show the world that our community stands up to injustice!

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

While I am optimistic that Mr. Sarsour will ultimately prevail on appeal, it is clear that the Trump Administration has no interest in enforcing U.S. law, but is determined to terrorize critics, particularly those who use their voices to speak out against gross injustice.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Salah Sarsour is being targeted for his support for Palestine – full stop. The meritless charges from before his arrival in the United States over three decades ago, which were fully disclosed prior to Sarsour receiving his green card, are no basis to deport him.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

For loved ones of folks who may struggle with depression, anxiety, or other concerns, it's never a bad idea to check in and offer your support. Even a simple phone call can make a huge difference.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

No matter what life may bring, no matter how low you may feel, you matter, you belong, and there is help available. September is Suicide Prevention Month. If you find yourself struggling with suicidal thoughts and don't know where to turn, call or text 988 or chat online to get help now.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Note to the US Supreme Court - deporting immigrants to countries they have no connection to is human trafficking. You just approved human trafficking.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

There are real problems with our current global trade policy that harm American workers, but everything this Administration does seems to make these problems worse. What would a fair trade policy look like? Come to UWM tonight to find out!

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

While we’ve sadly fallen short time and again, the America I love is one that strives to ensure all people, no matter what, have certain unalienable rights. That’s the America I’m fighting for.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The thing about civil rights is that if some people don’t have them, they aren’t rights at all - they’re just temporary privileges bestowed upon us by the powerful which can be revoked at any time.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I can’t help but feel that the Republican platform in the age of MAGA is based around a central philosophy that some lives have merit and deserve to have their rights and dignity respected, while others do not.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Privatization is almost never the answer. This whole MMSD contract saga is just the latest example. Public dollars for public goods should go toward work performed by public employees.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Check out this great reporting on the topic from Sophie Carson: www.jsonline.com/story/news/l...

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We can't afford to turn away talent like this. Not only that, it's causing financial problems for universities since international students pay a higher tuition rate than state residents.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

UW-Madison, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and Concordia University have been especially hard-hit. Many international students are some of the best and brightest, and are working on world-changing research.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

You may have heard of the "Brain Drain," but what about the "Doc Block?" Trump's backward immigration policies, including some specifically targeted at international students, have caused a dramatic drop in applications and enrollments among international students.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

And yet, enforcement of wage theft is severely lacking. Between states and the federal government, only about 1% of that $50 billion is recovered annually. Wisconsin must strengthen its wage theft laws and join other states in treating this behavior like the crime that it is.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Employers underpay their workers by an estimated $50 billion every year through various forms of wage theft. That's more than every type of property crime COMBINED. DoorDash alone paid a $131.5 million settlement in New York City for underpaying their delivery drivers.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

If the Administration were really interested in investigating fraud, they would audit the insurance companies who issue these plans, not summarily cancel the health plans of 760,000 people before any wrongdoing can be properly adjudicated.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Trump Administration announced yesterday it has canceled the health insurance policies of 760,000 Americans who are enrolled in plans on the Obamacare Exchange. At a time when everything - particularly healthcare - is too damn expensive, this move will only make the problem worse.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Friends, we need to talk. Measles - a completely preventable disease - has now been found in 6 WI counties with almost 170 individual cases. If you haven’t yet, I urge you to vaccinate your children, vaccinate yourself, and help protect your community.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

When Democrats have the majority, we will fund our communities and stop the endless cycle of paying more while getting less.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

WI Republicans: Deny inflationary increases for public education and local governments for 16+ years, forcing referendums, property tax hikes, and service cuts in nearly every community Also WI Republicans: “Democrats keep raising taxes!”

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Can anyone think of a historical example of a world leader who was doing a good job deciding to suddenly cut off press access? We wouldn’t accept that behavior from Packers Coach Matt LaFleur, why should we accept it from the most powerful human in the world?

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our reality TV star turned President is faring so poorly in public opinion right now that he’s cut off TV press access for outlets that refuse to cover him more favorably. As a result, the rest of the TV press corps are refusing to do pool coverage of his events until further notice.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

You wouldn't hire an anti-vaxxer to develop a new vaccine. Why would you elect someone who thinks government is the problem to run the government?

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We should not be subsidizing trillion-dollar tech companies to build facilities designed in part to eliminate jobs through automation.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Just the first 4 large data center projects already underway are projected to cost $1.5 billion in foregone sales tax during construction and $369 million every year after that.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

For every $1 billion spent to build an AI data center, Wisconsin loses $40 million in tax revenue during initial construction and $10 million annually thereafter due to a sales tax exemption included in the 2023-25 State Budget.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

When Democrats have a majority in the Legislature, we will fully fund our schools, implement paid family leave, legalize marijuana, raise the minimum wage, and restore collective bargaining rights to all Wisconsin workers.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Republicans have been in control of the legislature since 2011. Every budget passed since then has been a Republican budget. If you're mad about inadequate school funding, high property taxes, or anything else the state has a hand in, thank a Republican.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Just say NO to rate hikes by following the link below: apps.psc.wi.gov/ERF/ERF/comm...

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Tired of paying more every year for electricity while WE Energies' CEO makes $12 million and the company earns billions in profits? TOMORROW is the last day the WI PSC is accepting public comments on the proposed rate hike that seeks to raise electric bills by 14% over the next 2 yrs.

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