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Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Caregiving
"Caregivers provide critically important care and services, and it is essential that we recognize the important contributions these unsung heroes make to families in Wisconsin."
Aug 19th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Protect Rights of Disabled Airplane Passengers
“We need to break down the barriers that individuals with disabilities and our veterans face when they travel.”
Mar 6th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Policy Advisory Council
"We have to start prioritizing people, not prisons."
Dec 10th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce “What’s Best for Kids” Advisory Council
"I’ve said from the beginning that what’s best for our kids is what’s best for our state..."
Nov 29th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
Senator Baldwin’s Reforms to Protect Rights of Disabled Airline Passengers Pass Congress
FAA Reauthorization includes key provisions from Baldwin’s legislation to ensure equal access to air travel
Oct 3rd, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sen. Taylor, Bipartisan Legislators, Introduce Bill to Fund Suicide Prevention Text Hotline
“Wisconsin’s suicide rate has increased between 2005 and 2015, and the suicide rate among teens has doubled between 2007 and 2015,” said Senator Lena Taylor.
Jan 29th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Protect Rights of Disabled Airplane Passengers
Over 30,000 airplane passengers, including many disabled veterans, filed disability related complaints with airlines last year
Jun 8th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Potential Medicaid Changes
“A Threat Level that Low-Income Wisconsinites Have Never Seen”
Jun 5th, 2017 by Community Advocates Public Policy Institute
Fair Housing Council Settles Discrimination Complaint Against Waukesha County
MMFHC’s complaint alleged that Waukesha County engaged in illegal housing discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin.
Feb 3rd, 2017 by Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council
Pocan Calls on Department of Education to Ensure Proper Oversight of Taxpayer-funded Voucher Schools following GAO Report
Report Finds Taxpayer Dollars Spent on Voucher Schools Has More than Doubled over the Last Five Years; Concerns Regarding School Standards at Schools Remain
Sep 12th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Reappointment of DHHS Director Héctor Colón
Colón Reappointment Wins Endorsement of Mayor Barrett, Gov. Doyle, Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence, broad coalition of community members
Sep 1st, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County BRT Project Receives Wide Ranging Support from Community Leaders, Advocates, Business Groups and Riders
County Board and Milwaukee Common Council Committees Expected to Vote on BRT This Week
Jul 11th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
