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Alverno student honored as 2017 Newman Civic Fellow
Katherine Watson is an active leader dedicated to advocating for people who are marginalized in society.
Mar 31st, 2017 by Alverno College
Governor Walker Issues Statement on Scheduled Vote by U.S. Senate to Overturn the Unemployment Insurance Drug Testing Rule
"I urge members of the United States Senate to pass House Joint Resolution 42 and grant states greater flexibility in administering unemployment insurance benefits."
Mar 14th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Support for Betsy DeVos as Federal Education Secretary Another Lesson About John Humphries’ Priorities
We’re Learning the Only Thing You Can Trust is That Humphries Will Put His Political Ambition Before Best Interests of Wisconsin Schools and Kids
Jan 19th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Democrats Introduce Bill to Require President and Vice President to Fully Divest Personal Financial Conflicts of Interest
Senators also reiterate their demand for Trump to comply with Constitution's Emoluments Clause
Jan 9th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sen. Ron Johnson Going on Recess Instead of Doing His Job
Chooses to ‘Avoid and Cower’ Instead of ‘Advise and Consent’ on Federal Judicial Vacancies
Jul 15th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
MacIver Institute Joins National Coalition in Defense of Free Speech
The effort of these 19 Senators to stifle the First Amendment rights of their political adversaries is breathtaking and should infuriate every American citizen,” said Brett Healy, president of the MacIver Institute.
Jul 13th, 2016 by MacIver Institute
Senate Colleagues to Request Sen. Ron Johnson Do His Job, Vote to Fill Longest Running Federal Judicial Vacancy in the Nation
‘Time for Sen. Johnson to Show He Understands That Courts Matter And Do His Job’
Jul 12th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
The Ronald and The Donald: Anti-Choice Extremists
Sen. Johnson, who has embraced stumping with Donald Trump if he is the nominee, co-sponsored extreme anti-choice legislation proposed during his time in the United States Senate.
Mar 30th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden Endorse Russ
“I’m proud to have the support of President Obama and Vice President Biden,” said Russ.
Mar 17th, 2016 by Russ Feingold
Rep. Wachs to GOP U.S. Senators: Do Your Job!
"Those who have sworn to uphold the Constitution are mandated to hold hearings and take action on the President's selection."
Mar 16th, 2016 by State Rep. Dana Wachs
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Senate Approval of Bipartisan Reforms to Combat Opioid and Heroin Epidemic
Calls on Senate GOP to end obstruction of desperately needed emergency funding
Mar 10th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Once again, Senator Ron Johnson won’t do his job
Now he's demanding that the president and the entire United States Senate not do their jobs as well.
Feb 16th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Seniors Advocates Endorse Russ Feingold’s Senate Bid
Russ is committed to providing Wisconsin's seniors with the dignity of a secure retirement and is dedicated to protecting Social Security and the well-being of all Wisconsin seniors.
Feb 11th, 2016 by Russ Feingold
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Champions “Made in America” Policy for Wisconsin Shipbuilding Suppliers
This provision will help ensure a level playing field for Beloit, Wisconsin-based Fairbanks Morse Engine, which has been a key supplier of superior-performance and best-value diesel engines to the U.S. Navy for decades.
Dec 18th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on 2-Year, Bipartisan Perkins Extension Heading to the President’s Desk to Become Law
Baldwin: “A bipartisan solution that breaks the gridlock”
Dec 17th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Education Reforms Clear Senate, Head to President’s Desk
Major education bill to rewrite “No Child Left Behind” includes several Baldwin-authored provisions to streamline testing, improve technology in the classroom, and strengthen career and technical education
Dec 9th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan RAISE Family Caregivers Passes Senate
More than 50 national and state advocacy groups have joined in support of bipartisan legislation
Dec 8th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Rail Safety Reforms Clear Senate, Head to President’s Desk
Baldwin thanks Wisconsin advocates, first responders, local officials, and concerned citizens for input and efforts on reforms.
Dec 3rd, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Bay View’s Haunted House
The front yard is populated by ghouls, ghosts and enough tombstones to fill Forest Home Cemetery.
Oct 27th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Rep. Wachs Calls for State Action on Student Loans
End of longtime Federal Perkins Loan Program hurts Wisconsin students
Oct 6th, 2015 by State Rep. Dana Wachs
Russ Feingold visits 72nd county, listening to Wisconsinites
Feingold: "I'm just getting started"
Aug 24th, 2015 by Russ Feingold
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Major Legislation to Boost Wisconsin’s Waterfront Communities
Comprehensive effort would support local efforts to revive waterfronts along the Great Lakes, oceans, rivers and lakes to promote economic, ecosystem and community resiliency
Aug 4th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Introduction of Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act
Bipartisan bill will improve programs to increase awareness, prevention, and early identification of mental health conditions
Aug 3rd, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Federal Highway Funding
The U.S. DOT recently ranked Wisconsin roads third-worst in the nation
Jul 30th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Bipartisan Legislation to Fix “No Child Left Behind”
Major education bill passes Senate 81-17, includes several Baldwin-authored provisions
Jul 16th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Senate Passes Baldwin, Kaine, Portman Career Readiness Amendment
“This career readiness amendment will help schools provide a pathway for students to be career-ready on graduation day...”
Jul 14th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Senate and House Coalition to Restore and Advance the Voting Rights Act
Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015 Would Protect Americans’ Across the Nation from Discrimination in Voting
Jul 1st, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Johnson refuses to give yes or no to Badger Pledge
Pledge would keep tens of millions of dark money out of Wisconsin
Jun 16th, 2015 by Russ Feingold
Crunch Time for Bucks Arena Deal
Joint Finance Committee needs nine of 16 members to approve it. That could be tough.
Jun 15th, 2015 by Steven Walters
72 Hours of Silence from Ron Johnson on Badger Pledge
Russ Feingold's offer would prevent limitless anonymous campaign money in Wisconsin
Jun 15th, 2015 by Russ Feingold
Baldwin Joins More Than 30 Senators to Urge Consumer Agency to Issue “Strongest Possible Rules” to Stop Predatory Payday Lending
The Senators urged the CFPB to focus on meaningful ability-to-pay standards for small-dollar loans.
Jun 8th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Is Feingold the Hillary of Wisconsin Democrats?
For better or worse, the similarities between the two are many.
Jun 8th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Why Russ Could Beat Rojo
As the polls suggest, Johnson hasn't really tried to connect with voters. That could be fatal.
May 27th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
U.S. Senators Baldwin and Franken Introduce Amendment for Trade Bill to Level the Playing Field for American Manufacturers
Amendment ensures enforcement of existing trade laws and takes on unfair, foreign trade practices
May 19th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Russ Feingold launches campaign for U.S. Senate
"My desire to serve is stronger than ever."
May 14th, 2015 by Russ Feingold
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Afterschool Programming
Afterschool and Workforce Readiness Act will improve college and career-readiness of high school students
Apr 13th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Restored Funding for Career and Technical Education Grant Program
Investment in Perkins programs would support 12 million CTE students across America
Apr 10th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Continues Fight for Wisconsin Shipyards
Supports Program to Help Wisconsin Fleets & Shipyard Economies Stay Afloat
Apr 8th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Continues Efforts to Make College More Affordable
Introduces Budget Amendment to Make Two Years of Community College Free
Mar 26th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Davis Sets, Cancels Meeting on Streetcar
His claim on streetcar turns out to be false. Meanwhile, new city assessor appointed with little fanfare.
Mar 17th, 2015 by Michael Horne
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Care Access in Underserved Areas
Bill ensures women have access to timely, high quality maternity care by identifying provider shortage areas in rural and underserved communities
Mar 3rd, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin Joins Efforts to Extend Critical Retraining Benefits for Workers Who Lose their Job to Foreign Trade
Bill would make more workers eligible for retraining benefits that are set to expire in September
Feb 26th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Effort to Stop Asian Carp
Legislation directs Army Corps to target vulnerable point of entry in Chicago area waterway system, requires work with Great Lakes partners on long-term solutions
Feb 26th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Kaine and Portman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Career Readiness in Schools
“As the demand for a workforce with highly-technical skills continues to grow, I’m proud to support bipartisan legislation that ensures our students are offered courses that will help prepare them for our 21st century Made In Wisconsin economy.”
Feb 13th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Effort to Grow America’s Craft Beer Industry
Small BREW Act would enable Wisconsin’s craft breweries to reinvest over $1.5 million into their businesses each year
Feb 5th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Reiterates Call for Clean Homeland Security Funding Bill
During Homeland Security Committee hearing, Baldwin expresses frustration over Senate Republican efforts to attach extraneous policy provisions to critical funding bill
Feb 4th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Ribble Secure $2 Million Payment from Army Corps of Engineers to Wisconsin
Money owed to Wisconsin as part of September 2000 transfer of Fox River Locks from federal government to the state
Feb 4th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Clay Hunt SAV Act
Bipartisan bill aims to provide increased mental health resources to VA, while demanding more accountability
Feb 3rd, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Increased Funding for Harbor Maintenance, Great Lakes Navigation Projects
"Therefore, we urge the Corps to direct additional resources for Great Lakes navigation projects in FY2015."
Feb 2nd, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin, Warren Honor January as “National Blood Donor Month”
U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) have introduced a Senate resolution to honor January as “National Blood Donor Month.”
Jan 30th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bill to Increase Federal Investment in Research
Medical Innovation Act asks big drug companies caught breaking the law to reinvest in NIH research
Jan 30th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Wisconsin Senators Applaud Confirmation of Judge Pam Pepper to the Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin made the following statements on the U.S. Senate vote to confirm Pamela Pepper to the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Nov 20th, 2014 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes to Move Bipartisan USA FREEDOM Act Forward
Legislation to Rein In Warrantless Surveillance of Americans Blocked in the Senate
Nov 20th, 2014 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin Stands up for Working Families, Supports Child Care & Development Block Grant (CCBDG) Act that Benefits 34,000 Wisconsin Kids Every Month
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today voted to support reauthorization of the Child Care & Development Block Grant Act
Nov 17th, 2014 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Effort to Help with Development of Ebola Treatments
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has joined several of her HELP Committee colleagues in introducing legislation to incentivize the development of treatments and vaccines for Ebola.
Nov 13th, 2014 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Wisconsin, the Land of Diversity?
Turns out we beat most states in the percent of women and minorities elected. Who knew?
Oct 28th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Brostoff Thanks Senator Harkin for Service
Candidate for Assembly Highlights Lessons Learned While Serving as an Intern
Oct 9th, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Digital Coast Act to Aid Great Lakes Communities in Water Management, Disaster Response, Long-Term Planning and Restoration
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced legislation to help Wisconsin communities along the Great Lakes better prepare for storms, cope with varying lake levels, and strengthen economic development planning efforts along the shore.
Sep 18th, 2014 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Republican Obstruction of Paycheck Fairness Act
Legislation to Give Women Equal Pay for Equal Work Blocked in the Senate
Sep 15th, 2014 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Brostoff Releases Position Paper on Reducing Student Debt
As federal legislation stalls, Brostoff offers solutions for higher education reform
Jun 18th, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Sen. Baldwin Gearing Up for LGBT Battles
Baldwin hires expert attorney on these issues. And state board considers Talgo claim.
May 1st, 2014 by Michael Horne
Why the Bucks Arena is Downtown — And Will Stay There
If not for an obnoxiously insistent mayor, the Bradley Center would have been built in the Menomonee Valley.
Apr 18th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Wisconsin Urban and Rural Transit Association news conference
As part of Wisconsin Transit Week, which was declared by Wisconsin State Governor Scott Walker, the week of March 3rd, key transportation organizations will be holding a news conference.
Mar 4th, 2014 by Wisconsin Urban and Rural Transit Association
County Executive Abele Statement on Shoreline Bill
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele supports a bipartisan state bill that will be considered this week by the state Assembly to formally recognize the Milwaukee shoreline boundary that was established in 1913.
Feb 5th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Bill Targets Federal Transit and Bike Funding
Some Republicans want to end all funding for transit, biking, pedestrian improvements, with huge impact on Wisconsin.
Nov 20th, 2013 by Angie Schmitt
Tammy Baldwin Comes to Town
Baldwin offers an insider's look at the U.S.Senate. And Milwaukee Buck Samuel Dalembert buys a LOT of wine.
Apr 3rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Walker Injects False Issue in Medicaid Decision
In response to growing pressure to accept billions of dollars in federal Medicaid money to fill the holes in BadgerCare, and guarantee that over 170,000 Wisconsinites have access to the secure health care they need to prosper and succeed, Governor Walker has been injected a false reason for not taking the money.
Feb 6th, 2013 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
The Man From ALEC
Was Tommy Thompson a key figure in the rise of the conservative American Legislative Exchange Council?
Nov 5th, 2012 by Steve Schuster and Ricardo Torres
Broadband News – Thanks for Nothing
Access to the Wi-Fi zones requires a $19.95 per month membership in SBC DSL.
Nov 29th, 2004 by Michael Horne
The Inaugural
Marvin Pratt did not stand up with the crowd when Tom Barrett was inaugurated mayor, and the press has made a good deal of the slight. However, just after Judge Louis Butler administered the oath of office to the new mayor, Barrett’s first comments were to commend Pratt, and the former acting mayor did stand up and take a bow. The ceremonies were held April 20th outside of City Hall in some perfectly dreadful Milwaukee spring weather. So, who was the idiot who came up with that idea? “I’m the idiot who thought to hold it outside,” fessed up Kris Martinsek. After all, the president is inaugurated outdoors in January. However, January in Washington is not nearly as unpleasant as Milwaukee in April. The stage was set up on Wells Street, facing east. Upon the stage sat Milwaukee’s new leaders, including the mayor, the common council, the comptroller, treasurer, city attorney, city clerk and a municipal judge. Their families sat out in the street and in the adjacent park next to the Frank P. Zeidler Municipal Building. Frank P. Zeidler was there himself, sandwiched between Marvin Pratt and Senator Herb Kohl. Kohl was dressed as he always is around here. He wore a shirt, a tie, a Milwaukee Bucks cap and a windbreaker. Except for the tie, he pretty much looked like the guy who harvests aluminum cans from my recycling bin. If he tried to walk on to the floor of the United States Senate in that getup, the sergeant-at-arms would toss him out. But this is Milwaukee, the “come as you are” capital of America, and he fit right in. Barrett has made a list of 18 things he wants to accomplish in his first hundred days in office. I don’t know if reducing the police overtime budget is one of them, but the men in blue were certainly racking up the hours during the interminable ceremony. The aldermen were sworn in sequentially according to district. Each alderman then gave a little speech. The last district, the 15th, is occupied by Willie Hines, who is now the Common Council president. He then gave a big speech. He began by saying, “my ascent to the Council Presidency is not a compromise or consolation prize for the African-American community.” This was an effective way to defuse speculation that his election was a compromise or consolation prize, and was a rather sharp thing to do. Hines also insisted that corruption will not taint his council. (We’ll check back on that in four years.) His delivery was generally quite good, and had a hint of religious fervor to it. Moments earlier, he did have a slip up. When Valarie Hill was about to be sworn in as municipal judge, Hines said, “The City Clerk will now come to the altar – er, the podium – to take the oath.” Also, when Hines introduced the new mayor he called him “Mayor Marvin Pratt – er, Mayor Barrett.” These things happen. The Common Council […]
Apr 26th, 2004 by Michael Horne
