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The State’s Spin Machine
Dept of Workforce Development spins job numbers to make Walker look good. Does it matter?
Jul 30th, 2013 by Bruce Thompson
State Ban on Same Sex Marriages Could Hurt Economy
Gay couples and businesses looking to recruit gay employees may see an economic incentive to move out of state.
Jul 29th, 2013 by Avrum Lank
Gov. Walker’s Gender Gap
Men approve and women disapprove of him by large margins. Could that decide 2014 election?
Jul 29th, 2013 by Steven Walters
The Truth About State Taxes
They were never lower than under Jim Doyle, as new data shows.
Jul 25th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Why is Anti-Abortion Lobby So Powerful?
Despite spending far less than groups like Planned Parenthood, Pro-Lifers keep winning legislative battles.
Jul 24th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Common Council members call on state to house sex offenders elsewhere
Members of the Milwaukee Common Council sharply criticized a state program that houses dangerous sex offenders in residential neighborhoods this week, calling it “disruptive to neighborhoods” and a “foolish waste of taxpayers’ money.”
Jul 23rd, 2013 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Federal Court Hands Governor Walker Third Defeat This Month
Health care lawsuit against his administration moves forward
Jul 23rd, 2013 by Jon Richards
Walker Spent Almost $1 Million on Outside Counsel
He's now ending pact with Michael Best firm, which advised on Act 10 legislation.
Jul 22nd, 2013 by Bill Lueders
More Jobs, Less Pay
Wisconsin sees the largest month-to-month gain in a decade but most are low-wage jobs.
Jul 19th, 2013 by Jack Norman
Grant Langley’s Dour Ranch Home
It may be one of the dullest, most invisible homes in Milwaukee, and just barely.
Jul 12th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Victory for free speech in State Capitol
Unconstitutional Capitol access policies struck down
Jul 10th, 2013 by Chris Taylor
Menomonee Valley’s New 24-Acre “Three Bridges Park” Opens to Public Saturday July 20
Ceremony, community activities to launch major new urban river park
Jul 9th, 2013 by Menomonee Valley Partners
City of Milwaukee to Defend State Constitution
Joint statement of Mayor Tom Barrett, Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. and Alderman Michael J. Murphy
Jul 2nd, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Why We Trail America in Jobs Growth
In 21 of the last 23 months we have trailed the nation. Walker’s policies get much of the blame.
Jul 2nd, 2013 by Jack Norman
Barrett & Council to Walker and Legislature: “Give me my ball, I’m going home”
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan July 1, 2013
Jul 1st, 2013 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Seven Issues That Could Decide 2014 Election
Wisconsin's choice for governor will depend on where voters stand on these issues.
Jul 1st, 2013 by Steven Walters
Statement from Rep. Barca on signing of Gov. Walker’s extreme, anti-middle class budget
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement today after Gov. Walker signed the 2013-2015 state budget into law
Jun 30th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Final Tally on State Budget
The numbers show some surprising priorities, with spending on health care leading the way.
Jun 24th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Budget Puts Extreme Policies before Middle-Class Families
Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee), a member of the legislature’s budget committee, issued the following statement on passage of the budget.
Jun 19th, 2013 by Jon Richards
GOP budget bad for Wisconsinites
Special interest giveaways create $505 million deficit at expense of children and middle-class
Jun 19th, 2013 by Chris Taylor
Venture Capital Bill Should Be Delayed Until Evidence of Job Creation Produced
Under the guise of job creation, the State Senate is poised to pass Venture Capital Legislation (SB 169) on Tuesday. The companion bill (AB 181) has already passed the Assembly.
Jun 17th, 2013 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Who Will Run Against Walker?
The list of possible candidates isn't long, as discussions at the state Democratic convention made clear.
Jun 17th, 2013 by Steven Walters
More Than 14,000 Wisconsin Borrowers Who Lost Their Homes to Foreclosure to Receive Payments Under National Mortgage Settlement
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced today that more than $21.85 million dollars will be distributed to 14,723 Wisconsin residents who lost their homes to foreclosure.
Jun 4th, 2013 by J.B. Van Hollen
Statement of Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Regarding the Signing of AB 85
The bill signing is taking place in Milwaukee County when the state legislative committees that heard this bill – which targets Milwaukee County – never held a single public hearing here.
May 31st, 2013 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Rep. Taylor to GOP: Put your Dom Pérignon back on ice
Today the Wisconsin 4th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a district judge who ruled the Republican voter ID law is unconstitutional.
May 30th, 2013 by Chris Taylor
Peter Barca for Governor?
Some Democratic insiders see Assembly minority leader Peter Barca as the best hope to run against Scott Walker.
May 28th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Declines in National Bike Rankings
Since 2010, we've dropped from 2nd most bike-friendly state to 8th place. State funding cuts are main reason.
May 24th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Bail Bond Bill Will Create Debtor’s Prisons
Why are Republicans pushing a bill opposed almost unanimously by criminal justice professionals?
May 21st, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Supervisor David Bowen Resolution on Badgercare Funding Concerns
Request for the State to accept Federal Healthcare Funds
May 20th, 2013 by State Rep. David Bowen
The Not-So Fiscally Conservative Governor
Scott Walker hasn’t solved the state’s longterm fiscal deficit. He may actually make it worse.
May 16th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
How Scott Walker Got Snookered
Excerpt from new book describes how Walker was fooled by a phone call from a blogger posing as conservative billionaire David Koch.
May 6th, 2013 by Jason Stein and Patrick Marley
Why Experts Avoid Alarm on Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals
Experts avoid exposing themselves and their children to these chemicals but don't have enough evidence for public warnings.
Apr 24th, 2013 by Kate Golden
DNR Doesn’t Test Wisconsin Waters for Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals
State lags behind Minnesota in testing lakes & rivers for chemicals that hurt reproduction and could cause diabetes, cancer.
Apr 22nd, 2013 by Kate Golden
Bicycle Lobbyists Hit the State Capitol
More than 100 advocates met with legislators and pushed for pro-bicycle policies. Will it have an impact?
Apr 19th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
County Board Violates Its Own Law
Lobbyists have worked without board approval, which could be a cause for “discharge” of board chair Dimitrivjevic.
Apr 18th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Act 10 Hits Jail Employees
Counties across Wisconsin are slashing benefits for correctional employees, but some sheriffs say it's causing staffing problems.
Apr 15th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Testimony Before the Joint Committee on Finance April 4, 2013
Marina Dimitrijevic Chairwoman, Milwaukee County Board
Apr 4th, 2013 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Referendum on same-day registration a chance to make residents’ voices heard
Joint Statement from members of the Common Council
Apr 1st, 2013 by Milwaukee Common Council
Wisconsin down to 44th in job creation, still dead last in Midwest
State’s average weekly wages fall 2.16 percent
Mar 28th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Attack on residency continues Governor’s “divide and conquer” strategy
Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy February 25, 2013
Mar 28th, 2013 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Important information from Alderman Nik Kovac
The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Nik Kovac
Resizing the County Board
Supervisor Clarifies Position and Intent
Mar 21st, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Rent-To-Own Industry Wants Less Disclosure
Seeks to overturn law making it disclose interests rates. Industry supported Gov. Walker, who backs the change.
Mar 20th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Thousands Could Lose Food Stamps Under Walker Proposal
Job training requirements could mean more hunger in Milwaukee, advocate predicts.
Mar 18th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
Rep. Goyke Statement on Governor Walker Signing Mining Bill
State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement in response to Governor Scott Walker signing the controversial mining bill, Senate Bill 1.
Mar 12th, 2013 by Evan Goyke
Democrats in Disarray
The firing of its state spokesperson is just another sign the party has lost its way.
Mar 12th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen Announces Mortgage Settlement Relief to Wisconsin Residents Tops $143 Million, Exceeding Initial Estimates
Loan-related relief has averaged more than $46,000 per eligible borrower.
Feb 27th, 2013 by J.B. Van Hollen
A Wiser Prison Policy
Alternatives to prison cost less and are more effective, as a new group lobbying the legislature contends.
Feb 27th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Attack on residency continues Governor’s “divide and conquer” strategy
Governor Walker’s state budget proposal to end residency requirements for municipalities statewide is one of the most serious and direct attacks on local control and local governance in the history of the State of Wisconsin.
Feb 25th, 2013 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Statement on Governor’s Budget
The state budget presented by Governor Scott Walker includes a number of positive items. We are excited with the grant funding for the VETransfer program, located in Milwaukee, which supports veteran entrepreneurs.
Feb 21st, 2013 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Governor Walker’s budget proposals prompt fresh concerns for Milwaukee
Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. February 21, 2013
Feb 21st, 2013 by Willie Hines
Rep. Goyke Statement on the Governor’s 2013 Budget Address
State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement in response to Governor Scott Walker’s 2013 budget address on Wednesday
Feb 21st, 2013 by Evan Goyke
Did State Pick the Wrong Bidder?
Skyward rose to become the biggest student information system provider. But the Wisconsin business lost a state bid to a Minnesota company.
Feb 21st, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Gov. Walker’s budget: No middle ground, no focus on the middle class
Statement from Rep. Barca on governor’s troubling budget plan
Feb 20th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Citizens Call on Gov. Walker to Accept Billions of Federal Dollars to Strengthen BadgerCare
State Sen. Dave Hansen, local residents waiting for healthcare coverage speak out.
Feb 19th, 2013 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Community invited to submit ideas for name of new park in the Menomonee Valley
24-acre park along Menomonee River to open July 20
Feb 14th, 2013 by Menomonee Valley Partners
Initial Reaction to Walker Decision to Turn Down Medicaid Money
At a news conference in Madison this afternoon Governor Scott Walker announced his plans to turn down billions of dollars in new federal Medicaid money to fill the holes in Wisconsin’s BadgerCare program.
Feb 13th, 2013 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
How to Regulate Guns
Liberals need to better understand firearms if they have any hope of passing regulations.
Feb 11th, 2013 by John Norquist
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
Plan to Strengthen BadgerCare Unveiled at State Capitol
Provides another stepping stone to rebuilding Wisconsin’s middle-class
Feb 5th, 2013 by Jon Richards
Downtown Milwaukee: “Old World Charm, New World Class”
A Plan to Revitalize and Grow Milwaukee’s Downtown: Minus the Downtown Streetcar
Jan 30th, 2013 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
A Solution to Our Billion-Dollar Democracy
11 states support a constitutional amendment to overthrow Supreme Court decision allowing unrestrained campaign spending. What about Wisconsin?
Jan 30th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Instead of lifting residency requirement, let’s expand school choice and fix the “funding flaw”
As a city leader, I recognize how critically important it is that we have a city that is not only attractive, but that is also a place where people truly want to live.
Jan 25th, 2013 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Rep. Richards’ Statement on Updated Revenue Projections
Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee), a member of the legislature’s budget-writing committee, released the following statement in response to the new revenue estimates released today by the Legislative Fiscal Bureau.
Jan 24th, 2013 by Jon Richards
The Secret Lobbyists
Lobbyists must register to lobby the legislature but can work in secret to get the big money from government contracts. Why?
Jan 24th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Time for a state budget focused on middle-class families
Reps. Barca, Pasch release statements on middle-class tax cuts, investments in core middle-class priorities
Jan 22nd, 2013 by Press Release
Act 10 Could Still Be in Trouble
Federal appeals court decision looks shaky, and state lawyers made mistakes defending anti-union law.
Jan 22nd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Statement from Rep. Barca on appeals court’s Act 10 ruling today
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement today regarding the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling on Act 10.
Jan 18th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Wisconsin Mental Health Agencies Will Lose Out on Millions if Walker Rejects Medicaid Dollars
At a press conference Thursday morning health advocates highlighted a crisis fast approaching.
Jan 17th, 2013 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Same-day voter registration advisory referendum goes to voters on April 2, 2013
Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs January 15, 2013
Jan 16th, 2013 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Rep. Barca’s State of the State Response: Where is the urgency on jobs?
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) delivered his response to Governor Walker's State of the State Address tonight.
Jan 15th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Democratic legislative leaders to deliver official response to Gov. Walker’s State of the State Address
Senate Democratic Leader Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) and Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) will deliver the official response to Gov. Walker's State of the State Address tomorrow night following the governor's speech.
Jan 14th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Wisconsin Business Taxes Will Increase Millions if Walker Rejects Medicaid Dollars
On a Media Call Friday morning health advocates discussed new research that shows that Wisconsin businesses will pay $120 million more in federal taxes if Governor Scott Walker rejects increased federal Medicaid money offered by the Affordable Care Act, the national health care reform law.
Jan 11th, 2013 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Robin Hood in Reverse
Republicans’ tax plan assures that Wisconsin follows other states in the race to the bottom.
Jan 11th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Rising Cost of State’s Outside Contractors
Wisconsin spent more on outside contractors than any year since 2004.
Jan 10th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Why We Need a Part-Time County Board
For 125 years, the board was part-time. Then Tom Ament and company nudged it up to full-time. Why?
Jan 9th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Will Veto Same-Day Registration Ban
Governor says if there is "any cost" to ending same-day voter registration, he will veto the bill.
Dec 20th, 2012 by Bill Lueders
Rep. Richards: Gov. Walker needs to “shut the door” on ending same-day voter registration
No victory for voters or taxpayers until a veto is promised
Dec 12th, 2012 by Jon Richards
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
Dec 10th, 2012 by Joe Davis, Sr.
A Call for Redistricting Reform
Given the distorted election results, good government groups want to reform the process of redistricting.
Dec 5th, 2012 by Bill Lueders
How State Aid to Cities Has Plummeted
Milwaukee is getting killed by declining shared revenue, violating a century-old state agreement.
Dec 3rd, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
The Rise of Chris Larson
Is he a young liberal heavyweight? Or a punching bag for Republicans?
Nov 27th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
The Anti-Health Care Governor?
Even as Scott Walker throws people off health care, he opposes federal programs that would increase coverage and lower costs.
Nov 21st, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Death By Auto
Bicyclists are getting killed by negligent drivers. A proposed law could address the problem.
Nov 2nd, 2012 by Dave Schlabowske
Mayor Barrett Announces 6.8% Drop in Teen Births
Through outreach and education efforts, city announces progress in meeting 2015 goal.
Oct 19th, 2012 by Tom Barrett
Supervisor Harris Seeks to Clear Misinformation About Free Birth Certificates For Voter Identification
Supervisor helps to eliminate rumors and misunderstanding about Milwaukee County program that provides up to 5,000 free birth certificates for obtaining ID card for voting purposes.
Oct 16th, 2012 by Ald. Nikiya Dodd
State Spending Rises, Local Spending Falls During Recent Recession
New Census Figures Point to Federal Stimulus, State Tax Hikes, Medicaid as Reasons
Oct 11th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Wisconsin Business Taxes Topped $8 Billion in 2011
Property, Not Income, Tax Largest Business Tax
Oct 9th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
Did Republicans Blow It?
The court decision striking down collective bargaining law exposes obvious constitutional problems with it.
Sep 17th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Will State Screw Milwaukee?
Expert condemns state for switching Milwaukee’s foster care funding to help other counties.
Aug 31st, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Public should pay attention to AG’s Voter ID Law effort
Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
Aug 22nd, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Why Photo ID is Dead
The Republican law will never become legal, because of Wisconsin’s unique constitution
Jul 23rd, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Our Downtown Hub
The Milwaukee Intermodal Station is much closer to the Downtown action than you might think. Part II of a series.
Jul 2nd, 2012 by Jeff Jordan
Did the State Screw Talgo?
The train company's stunned CEO blasts Wisconsin for breaching its contract “like a Third World country.”
May 31st, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Bob Donovan’s Shadowy Charity
Operation Impact raises money to combat crime. But where are its records?
May 17th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
