Politics
Assembly Misses Opportunity on Mental Health
This afternoon, the Wisconsin State Assembly met to vote on a number of bills, including some regarding mental health.
Jan 22nd, 2020 by State Rep. Dave ConsidineSen. Craig Responds to Gov. Evers’ State of the State Address
“Republican legislative majorities will continue to take a commonsense approach and govern responsibly by limiting government overreach while supporting a free-market economy, which is the very recipe that has led to one of the most prosperous decades in state history.”
Jan 22nd, 2020 by State Sen. David CraigState Sen. Mark Miller Won’t Seek Re-Election
After 22 years in state legislature Sen. Mark Miller won't seek re-election.
Jan 21st, 2020 by State Sen. Mark MillerSenator Testin Turns His Back on Homeowners
Republican refuses to close the Dark Store Loophole despite pleas from community leaders.
Jan 21st, 2020 by State Senate Democratic CommitteeDemocrats Introduce “Raising the Bar on Clean Water” Legislative Package
The package consists of five bills which repeal a multitude of regressive Republican water policies.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Press ReleaseRep. Robyn Vining Proposes Bill to Curb Youth Vaping & Protect Consumers
Bill is part of the Vaping Awareness Prevention package to improve public health in Wisconsin.
Jan 21st, 2020 by State Rep. Robyn ViningGov. Evers Appoints Lukas Steiner to Serve as Crawford County District Attorney
This appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Tim Baxter on Jan. 3, 2020.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Gov. Tony EversRepublicans Reject Closing the “Dark Store Loophole”
Homeowners to face higher property taxes under Republican control.
Jan 21st, 2020 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingNicholson Calls for Better City-County Coordination of Services
Proposed "ONE Milwaukee" Task Force will bridge infrastructure gaps and align services to improve outcomes for residents.
Jan 21st, 2020 by County Board Chairwoman Marcelia NicholsonRep. Robyn Vining on Passage of Assembly Bill 26
Republicans pass legislation making it easier for direct primary care providers to discriminate on who they’d like to give care to.
Jan 21st, 2020 by State Rep. Robyn ViningRep. Shankland Introduces “Clean Water Fund for Our Future”
Under the bill, the legislature would transfer $10 million in General Purpose Revenue biennially to the clean water fund
Jan 20th, 2020 by Katrina ShanklandGov. Evers Takes Action to Address Youth Vaping
“Vaping is a serious public health epidemic and it is time to take action," said Evers.
Jan 19th, 2020 by Gov. Tony Evers