Politics
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.
Apr 1st, 2014 by State Rep. Peter BarcaBipartisan drone legislation passes Senate
Bill to protect citizens’ privacy headed to Governor
Apr 1st, 2014 by Press ReleaseForward 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.
Mar 31st, 2014 by Press ReleaseSupervisor David Bowen Criticizes Referendum, Supporters
Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen issued the following statement regarding tomorrow’s referendum on County Supervisors’ pay and benefits.
Mar 31st, 2014 by State Rep. David BowenCounty 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.
Mar 31st, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan BrostoffRepresentative Goyke Commemorates Vietnam Veterans Day 2014
State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement in commemoration of Vietnam Veterans Day 2014.
Mar 29th, 2014 by Evan GoykeRep. 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.
Mar 28th, 2014 by State Rep. Peter BarcaCounty 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.
Mar 28th, 2014 by Sup. Peggy A. WestInstead of trying to fix problems, Gov. Walker joins fellow Republicans in trying to fix elections
Governor signs bills that will severely restrict voting rights
Mar 27th, 2014 by State Rep. Peter BarcaRep. 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.
Mar 27th, 2014 by State Rep. Chris TaylorRepresentative 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.
Mar 27th, 2014 by Evan GoykeGov. 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.
Mar 27th, 2014 by State Rep. Peter Barca