Politics
UWM Alumni Association hosts panel discussion on 2020 Democratic convention
The convention, which takes place July 13-16, 2020, marks the first major political party convention in Milwaukee's history.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Working to Extend Long Term Funding for Community Health Centers
With funding set to expire next month, bipartisan group of Senators call for immediate passage on CHIME Act
Oct 23rd, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinStrauss debacle a reflection of Mayor’s overall fiscal irresponsibility and failure to plan
Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski October 23, 2019
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Ald. Tony ZielinskiSenator Taylor Continues To Bring Attention to High Levels of Lead and its Connection to Violence
The city of Milwaukee must aggressively work to reduce lead exposure in our kids if we want to move forward and improve the safety of our communities.
Oct 22nd, 2019 by State Sen. Lena TaylorMayor Barrett Reasserts His Invitation to Host the 2020 G7 Meetings
“I want world leaders to see how international trade practices can affect local economies like Milwaukee’s.”
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Mayor Tom BarrettBaldwin, Gardner, Moran, Reed Introduce Legislation to Create Three-Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline
Bipartisan bill designates 9-8-8 as a suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline
Oct 22nd, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinCapital Improvements Committee learns that Barrett Administration may be abandoning alleys throughout the city
Statement of Alderman Robert J. Bauman October 22, 2019
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Ald. Bob BaumanSenate Republicans Choose Special Interest Cash Over Public Safety of Wisconsinites
Lawmakers with history of NRA backing refuse to support Gov. Evers call for legislation to address gun violence
Oct 22nd, 2019 by State Senate Democratic CommitteeAG Kaul Joins Lawsuit Challenging Rollback of Endangered Species Act Regulations
"The Trump administration’s decision to adopt rules weakening the Endangered Species Act is unwarranted and unlawful."
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Josh KaulDemocrats push Family Medical Leave Act protections
“Families in Wisconsin are working harder than ever, but our laws simply haven’t kept pace with changes in the modern workplace.”
Oct 22nd, 2019 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingSenator Baldwin and Representative Bera Lead Effort to Support Working Students
The Working Students Act will allow students that must work while in college to complete their degrees more quickly and with less debt
Oct 22nd, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin