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Senator Taylor repeats call for special session on Lincoln Hills
Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake have been under federal investigation for child abuse and neglect for two years.
Feb 7th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
The Last Syrian Refugees Arrive
State has taken in 75,000 refugees since 1970s, but Trump could slam door shut.
Feb 3rd, 2017 by Dee J. Hall
Representative Lisa Subeck Appointed to Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse
The Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse advises the Governor, Legislature, and Department of Children and Families on issues related to domestic abuse policy and prevention funding.
Jan 30th, 2017 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Alternative State Budget Proposed
"Wisconsin Budget For All” cuts tax breaks for rich, invests in jobs, schools, health.
Jan 21st, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Representative Subeck Sworn in for Second Term, Announces 2017-2018 Committee Assignments
Named Ranking Democrat on Assembly Public Benefit Reform and Local Government Committees
Jan 4th, 2017 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Rep. Barca Announces Democratic Committee Assignments for Upcoming Legislative Session
“I am excited about the wealth of experience, dedication and talent our Democratic members will bring to their respective committees”
Dec 30th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Child Support Tax Exemption Returns
Controversial proposal for the wealthy was traced to donor to Walker, Kleefisch.
Dec 21st, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Lax Rules Expose Kids To Lead-Tainted Water
Gaps in federal drinking standards leave schools and day care centers untested.
Dec 19th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Appointment of Holly Davis as Director of the Department on Aging
Ms. Davis has a track record of service to underserved and vulnerable populations.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Governor Walker Highlights Success at Northern Wisconsin Economic Development Summit
Announces $10 million investment in rural economic development
Nov 10th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
City’s Lead Water Lines At Issue
Activist group demands more action, replacing all service lines could cost more than $700 million.
Oct 20th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Strong Income Gains in 2015, But…
Poverty remains well above pre-recession level, and extreme disparities continue.
Sep 21st, 2016 by Jon Peacock
County Executive Announces Hiring of Department on Aging Director
Ms. Davis comes to Milwaukee County having run large and complex agencies and organizations.
Aug 19th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
State Child Care Program in Decline
Number served has dropped 21%, affecting early development of low-income kids.
Aug 19th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Support Grows for U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Stronger Way Act
Bold legislation to fight poverty with real solutions garners support from leaders in Wisconsin and across the country
Aug 3rd, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Hamilton applauds Senator Baldwin’s Stronger Way Act legislation
Statement from Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton July 15, 2016
Jul 15th, 2016 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Lobbyists, Republican Donors Central to Gov. Walker Closed-Door ‘Listening Sessions’
‘Are Walker’s Agencies Using Citizens’ Personal Government Data to Select Attendees?’ Asks One WI Now
Jul 15th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Rep. Novak Fights for Vital Jobs Program
"The Skills Enhancement Program helps struggling low income students throughout the state remain in higher education..."
May 27th, 2016 by Todd Novak
Trauma-Informed Care Helps Heal Victims
Approach focuses on victims of childhood trauma, which can help in rehabilitating criminals.
May 23rd, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
Federal Aid Targets Native American Health Gap
Medicaid changes could help address disparities in Wisconsin. Will Walker accept the aid?
May 19th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Neighborhood House Earns 5 Stars
Early Childhood Services get top Youngstar rating
May 12th, 2016 by Neighborhood House of Milwaukee
Sen. Taylor calls for special session on juvenile corrections and more funding
In a letter dated today, Senator Taylor urged Governor Walker to call a special session of the Legislature to take up Senate Bills 803 and 804.
Apr 25th, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Governor Walker Signs Legislation Protecting Wisconsin’s Children
Children with disabilities and those children repeatedly physically abused gain new protections
Apr 19th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Encourages States to Expand Medicaid with New Legislation
Bill would ensure equal level of federal matching funds for states expanding Medicaid after 2014
Apr 18th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
What Makes State a Unique Primary
Big turnout and strong manufacturing economy among many factors that make it unique challenge for candidates.
Mar 31st, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Wisconsin Women in Government Announces 2016 Board of Directors and Leadership Team
Wisconsin Women in Government was founded in 1987 to celebrate and support the talented women who choose a career in government service.
Mar 30th, 2016 by Wisconsin Women in Government
Benefits for Poor Don’t Discourage Work
Bill to address "benefits cliff" is based on mostly exaggerated examples.
Mar 10th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Child abuse cover-up continues as GOP ignores reports
Senate shirks legal responsibility as Lincoln Hills scandal widens
Mar 1st, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Governor Scott Walker Signs 46 Bills Into Law
Acts 154 - 199.
Feb 29th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Teaching Poor Kids Where They Live
Learning centers in subsidized housing target low-income and black achievement gaps.
Feb 18th, 2016 by Abigail Becker
Sojourner Center One of Nation’s Largest
$20 million family peace center offers array of services to domestic abuse victims, families.
Feb 9th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Governor Scott Walker Signs 21 Bills into Law
Bills ranged from allowing hunters to wear blaze pink to increasing the penalty for concealing a corpse to $25,000.
Feb 4th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
State Has Worst Black-White Learning Gap
Despite decades of efforts to close gap, little improvement has occurred.
Dec 19th, 2015 by Abigail Becker
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Bill to Make Permanent Critical Tax Breaks for Wisconsin Families and Students
Wisconsin families who benefit from these tax credits could have lost an average of $1,100 per year if they had expired.
Dec 18th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Riemer’s Bill Would Welcome Syrian Refugees
Despite opposition from Republicans, Milwaukee lawmaker still pushing idea.
Nov 19th, 2015 by Jim Cryns
Governor Scott Walker Signs 49 Bills Into Law
Governor Scott Walker signed 49 bills into law today at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Approves Agency Rule Relating to Entitlement Reform
Allows DCF to move forward with implementation of drug testing requirement
Nov 3rd, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Black Leaders Say Joblessness Among Black Men is Rooted in Racism
Summit explores the causes of high black male unemployment in Milwaukee.
Oct 31st, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Wisconsin Still Has High Poverty
150,000 more poor people than in 2007; one in six children live in poverty.
Sep 30th, 2015 by Jon Peacock
Governor Scott Walker Approves Scope Statements Relating to Entitlement Reform
Allows state agencies to begin implementation of drug testing requirement
Sep 8th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Fewer, Less Experienced Teachers Hinder Wisconsin Public Schools
Recent budget decisions by Wisconsin lawmakers spell more challenges for Wisconsin schools in the future.
Aug 25th, 2015 by Wisconsin Budget Project
Innovative Program Aims to Reduce Teen Crime
"Pay for success" approach pays high risk black teens to attend workshops and hold jobs.
Jul 19th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
Governor Scott Walker Signs 2015-2017 State Budget, Lowers Property Taxes Again
Today, Governor Scott Walker signed the 2015-2017 State Budget into law, keeping his promise to lower the tax burden for the hardworking taxpayers of Wisconsin.
Jul 12th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Rejecting BadgerCare Money Costing Nearly $400 Million in State Budget
The Joint Finance Committee is expected to take up the issue later today.
May 21st, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
State Public Employment Lowest in 20 Years
And yes, those background checks on guns do catch felons.
May 13th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Republicans Again Trying to Distract from Harmful Budget, Lagging Economy
Rep. Johnson responds to GOP’s 20-week abortion ban bill
May 7th, 2015 by State Sen. LaTonya Johnson
Report Reveals Wisconsin Health Insurance Rates Still Dramatically Higher than Minnesota’s
Milwaukee Health Insurance Costs 52% Higher than in Minnesota
Apr 8th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Supervisor Steve F. Taylor Appointed by Gov. Scott Walker to Milwaukee Child Welfare Partnership Council
“I am honored that Gov. Walker has chosen me to represent Milwaukee County in this capacity”
Mar 30th, 2015 by Steve F. Taylor
Neighborhood House Early Childhood Program Earns YoungStar 4 Rating
The YoungStar 4 status comes as Neighborhood House begins a new Early Head Start partnership with Next Door.
Feb 19th, 2015 by Neighborhood House of Milwaukee
Jobs Program Struggles to Find Eligible Workers
City transitional jobs program for hard-core unemployed still has half of its positions unfilled.
Feb 17th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Iowa a Model for How Wisconsin Can Accept Federal Funds for BadgerCare
Iowa Has Same Eligibility, Mix of Public and Private Insurance, but Feds Pay for it and make affordable for consumers
Jan 20th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
A Community Organizer at Heart?
Observers sing praises of Ian Bautista, the new head of the Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative
Oct 18th, 2014 by Raina J. Johnson
Coalition Highlights New Model of Preventing the Heroin/Opioid Health Crisis in Wisconsin Youth
Healthy Youth, Bright Futures Coalition launches during National Recovery Month to showcase prevention efforts to curb youth drug and alcohol misuse in Wisconsin
Sep 18th, 2014 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Citizen Action of Wisconsin Takes New Approach to Keep Youth on Healthy Path
Proven Strategies Can Improve Access to Screening, Intervention for Risky Drug and Alcohol Use By Teens
Jun 17th, 2014 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Rep. Barca announces Democratic committee assignments for upcoming legislative session
Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) announced the Assembly Democratic members of the standing and joint committees for the 2013-2014 legislative session.
Dec 21st, 2012 by State Rep. Peter Barca
