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Statement from Rep. Barca on Senate passage of amended oral chemo bill

Statement from Rep. Barca on Senate passage of amended oral chemo bill

Today the Senate passed an amended version of the oral chemotherapy bill, which the Assembly passed last month.

Bipartisan drone legislation passes Senate

Bipartisan drone legislation passes Senate

Bill to protect citizens’ privacy headed to Governor

Forward Milwaukee County Debunks Myths about Referendum on County Board Pay

Forward Milwaukee County Debunks Myths about Referendum on County Board Pay

On the eve of a Milwaukee County referendum to right-size the compensation of Milwaukee County Supervisors, Forward Milwaukee County set forth facts surrounding the referendum.

Supervisor David Bowen Criticizes Referendum, Supporters

Supervisor David Bowen Criticizes Referendum, Supporters

Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen issued the following statement regarding tomorrow’s referendum on County Supervisors’ pay and benefits.

County Supervisor is a full time job; Vote NO on the referendum

County Supervisor is a full time job; Vote NO on the referendum

Tomorrow, April 1, spring elections will take place, and the results will have long-standing effects on our community.

Representative Goyke Commemorates Vietnam Veterans Day 2014

Representative Goyke Commemorates Vietnam Veterans Day 2014

State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement in commemoration of Vietnam Veterans Day 2014.

Rep. Barca urges Gov. Walker to use Vegas fundraising trip to analyze economic benefits of Kenosha casino

Rep. Barca urges Gov. Walker to use Vegas fundraising trip to analyze economic benefits of Kenosha casino

Proposed casino project expected to create thousands of jobs, generate tens of millions for state and local economies.

County Supervisor Peggy Romo West Hosts Premiere of “Cesar Chavez” Movie in Milwaukee

County Supervisor Peggy Romo West Hosts Premiere of “Cesar Chavez” Movie in Milwaukee

Milwaukee County Supervisor Peggy Romo West will attend tonight's premiere of "Cesar Chavez: History is Made One Step at Time" at Southgate Cinema at 7:15 p.m., Friday, March 28, 2014.

Instead of trying to fix problems, Gov. Walker joins fellow Republicans in trying to fix elections

Instead of trying to fix problems, Gov. Walker joins fellow Republicans in trying to fix elections

Governor signs bills that will severely restrict voting rights

Rep. Taylor on Walker’s signing of early voting restriction bill

Rep. Taylor on Walker’s signing of early voting restriction bill

Today, Governor Scott Walker partially vetoed Senate Bill 324, which reduces voters’ access to in-person early voting at their municipal clerk’s office.

Representative Shankland and Representative Goyke Announce Legislation to Preserve FoodShare Benefits for 255,000 Households

Representative Shankland and Representative Goyke Announce Legislation to Preserve FoodShare Benefits for 255,000 Households

Rep. Katrina Shankland and Rep. Evan Goyke announced legislation to protect low-income Wisconsinites from the 2014 Farm Bill’s impending cuts to food stamps.

Gov. Walker signs bill undermining legal rights for veterans poisoned by asbestos

Gov. Walker signs bill undermining legal rights for veterans poisoned by asbestos

Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement today after Gov. Walker privately signed a bill into law that will seriously undermine the legal rights of veterans who have been victims of asbestos poisoning.