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House Confidential: A Classic Ferry & Clas Mansion
House Confidential

A Classic Ferry & Clas Mansion

Solid brick (18 inches thick) Tudor Revival, five fireplaces, Hilarious history.

Congressman Sensenbrenner Statement on the End of the DACA Program
Press Release

Congressman Sensenbrenner Statement on the End of the DACA Program

"It is important that we get our immigration laws right."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on President Trump’s Announcement to End DACA Program for Dreamers
Op Ed: Ron Johnson’s Hypocrisy on Federal Judgeship
Op Ed

Ron Johnson’s Hypocrisy on Federal Judgeship

Violates his pledge and adopts policy he once condemned to get conservative appointed judge.

Trump Impacts Dairy Farms, Milwaukee Police

Trump Impacts Dairy Farms, Milwaukee Police

Crackdown on illegal immigrants, “sanctuary cities” may force changes in county and state.

Murphy’s Law: Right-Wing TV News Kingdom Rising
Murphy’s Law

Right-Wing TV News Kingdom Rising

Sinclair Broadcasting could become biggest player in state’s top media markets.

Trump Administration Playing Politics with Teen Lives
Press Release

Trump Administration Playing Politics with Teen Lives

Federal Agency Reneges on Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grants Already Awarded

Murphy’s Law: Wisconsin A Key State for Russian Hacking
Murphy’s Law

Wisconsin A Key State for Russian Hacking

And Ryan, Johnson, Duffy may have many questions to answer.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Care Act, Women’s Healthcare Protections
Press Release

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Care Act, Women’s Healthcare Protections

Milwaukee County has experienced a 58 percent reduction in the County’s uninsured rate since the law took effect

Op Ed: Loss of Talgo Train Hurts Foxconn Deal
Op Ed

Loss of Talgo Train Hurts Foxconn Deal

High speed rail would have better connected Racine area to Madison, Chicago.

Brad Schimel Refuses to Protect Student Loan Borrowers, Again
Press Release

Brad Schimel Refuses to Protect Student Loan Borrowers, Again

Way Past Time for Wisconsin Attorney General to Do the Right Thing

Op Ed: The Medicare Advantage
Op Ed

The Medicare Advantage

It has consumer choice, competition and lower costs. A better model than Medicaid.

Data Wonk: Will Supremes Rule on State Redistricting?
Data Wonk

Will Supremes Rule on State Redistricting?

Past cases show Supreme Court is reluctant to overrule district courts.

Workers Fleeing America’s Dairyland

Workers Fleeing America’s Dairyland

Hostile rhetoric and immigration arrests pushing dairy workers out.

Op Ed: Republicans Lost The Healthcare Debate
Op Ed

Republicans Lost The Healthcare Debate

And they’re perfectly fine with that.

Op Ed: Impeach Donald Trump
Op Ed

Impeach Donald Trump

Evidence suggests he is radically changing US foreign policy for personal gain.

MacIver Institute Celebrates President Trump’s Decision to Ditch Paris Climate Deal
Press Release

MacIver Institute Celebrates President Trump’s Decision to Ditch Paris Climate Deal

Obama’s Costly Power Plan, an attempt to carry out the promises made in Paris, would have devastating economic consequences.

Congressman Sensenbrenner on Climate Accord: President Trump is Keeping His Promise to Put America First
Press Release

Congressman Sensenbrenner on Climate Accord: President Trump is Keeping His Promise to Put America First

"I applaud President Trump for putting America first and leaving this unfair climate agreement."

Murphy’s Law: Ryan, Priebus on a Sinking Ship
Murphy’s Law

Ryan, Priebus on a Sinking Ship

Paul Ryan and Reince Priebus may go down with the USS Trump.

Data Wonk: State’s Political Map At Issue
Data Wonk

State’s Political Map At Issue

Does geography or gerrymandering give a GOP edge? U.S. Supreme Court could decide.

Op Ed: Why Clarke Is Wrong About Trump
Op Ed

Why Clarke Is Wrong About Trump

The sheriff’s defense of the president is out of touch with reality.

Where’s Kevin?
Press Release

Where’s Kevin?

We Have More Questions Following Kevin Nicholson's Disastrous Interview About His Record of Supporting Democrats

Op Ed: Firing of Comey Is Disturbing
Op Ed

Firing of Comey Is Disturbing

Trump's rationale is bogus. A special prosecutor must be appointed.

MacIver Institute Joins Nationwide Conservative Coalition: Promote Fiscal Responsibility in Upcoming Transportation and Infrastructure Spending
Press Release

MacIver Institute Joins Nationwide Conservative Coalition: Promote Fiscal Responsibility in Upcoming Transportation and Infrastructure Spending

The letter calls on members of Congress to avoid the wasteful spending of the Obama administration.

Student loan borrowers lose federal protections
Press Release

Student loan borrowers lose federal protections

Democrats call on Attorney General to defend student loan borrowers

Bipartisan Effort: 55 U.S. Representatives Call on Trump to Come to Congress Before Taking Military Action in Yemen
Press Release

Bipartisan Effort: 55 U.S. Representatives Call on Trump to Come to Congress Before Taking Military Action in Yemen

In light of the President’s willingness to engage in Syrian missile strikes without Congressional authority

Going Nuclear to Confirm Right Wing Supreme Court Nominee Destructive to Senate, Courts and Rights of All Americans
Press Release

Going Nuclear to Confirm Right Wing Supreme Court Nominee Destructive to Senate, Courts and Rights of All Americans

Senate Republicans Poised to Change Longstanding Rules of U.S. Senate to Place Trump Nominated Judge in Stolen U.S. Supreme Court Seat

Will U.S. Senator Ron Johnson Put Patriotism Before Partisan Political Power Play?
Press Release

Will U.S. Senator Ron Johnson Put Patriotism Before Partisan Political Power Play?

His Choice Whether to Stand With His Washington D.C. Political Leadership or For the Integrity of Courts and U.S. Constitution

Judge Paul Watford goes ‘On the Issues’ at Marquette Law School
Press Release

Judge Paul Watford goes ‘On the Issues’ at Marquette Law School

In a highly partisan world, Watford has received praise from both conservatives and liberals for his work on the Ninth Circuit.

Data Wonk: Three Whopping Data Lies
Data Wonk

Three Whopping Data Lies

Or how Walker, Schimel, Trump jump from correlation to causality.

A Great Day for Wisconsin!
Press Release

A Great Day for Wisconsin!

Rollback of Costly Power Plan will save Wisconsinites $1.82 billion

Op Ed: Why Trump’s Art of the Deal Failed
Op Ed

Why Trump’s Art of the Deal Failed

He knows little about health care, and Ryan had the wrong plan.

Clean Wisconsin Blasts Trump’s Attack on Crucial Climate Protections
Press Release

Clean Wisconsin Blasts Trump’s Attack on Crucial Climate Protections

Trump’s latest executive order marks the beginning of fossil fuel industry-backed efforts to rescind the federal Clean Power Plan

President Trump Breaks Another Promise to the American People Behind Closed Doors
Press Release

President Trump Breaks Another Promise to the American People Behind Closed Doors

Signs legislation repealing worker safety and wage protection rule

City Proposal Protects Students

City Proposal Protects Students

Protections target for-profit colleges that leave students with huge debts.

Forty Members of Congress Tell Trump to Apologize to Obama Over Baseless Wiretapping Lies
Press Release

Forty Members of Congress Tell Trump to Apologize to Obama Over Baseless Wiretapping Lies

Latest attempt to spin Trump’s claims detract from the real investigation into Russian Election Interference

Data Wonk: How Trump Betrays His Supporters
Data Wonk

How Trump Betrays His Supporters

Trumpcare in Wisconsin and nation hikes costs the most for Trump voters.

County Executive Chris Abele Introduces Resolution Denouncing Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
Press Release

County Executive Chris Abele Introduces Resolution Denouncing Repeal of the Affordable Care Act

Reaffirms Milwaukee County’s Support of the ACA, Rejects American Health Care Act

President Trump’s proposed budget is an attack on working class people
Press Release

President Trump’s proposed budget is an attack on working class people

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy March 16, 2017

Congressman Sensenbrenner Introduces the U.S. Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act
Press Release

Congressman Sensenbrenner Introduces the U.S. Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act

The United States currently sits on the Arctic Council, where six of the eight member nations have already established an Ambassador for Arctic Affairs.

President Trump’s Budget Eliminates Investments in Great Lakes, Tells Governor Walker to Provide Funding
Press Release

President Trump’s Budget Eliminates Investments in Great Lakes, Tells Governor Walker to Provide Funding

Senator Baldwin to Governor Walker: “What is your plan to provide the funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative that President Trump’s budget would eliminate?”

Bike Czar: Wisconsin Goes to Washington
Bike Czar

Wisconsin Goes to Washington

Bike Fed lobbies federal officials with data on biking projects' big impact on jobs.

ACA Replacement Bill Wreaks Havoc on Women, Children and Low-Income Americans
Press Release

ACA Replacement Bill Wreaks Havoc on Women, Children and Low-Income Americans

In response to the release of the Republican bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) issued the following statement

US Rep. Moore Responds to Trump’s Joint Address to Congress
Press Release

US Rep. Moore Responds to Trump’s Joint Address to Congress

"Much like his campaign, President Trump’s speech emphasized flash over substance..."

Rep. Mark Spreitzer’s and Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa’s statement on the withdrawal of federal protections for transgender students
Press Release

Rep. Mark Spreitzer’s and Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa’s statement on the withdrawal of federal protections for transgender students

"The reasoning of the Trump administration’s decision in withdrawing federal protections for transgender students is hurtful, discriminatory, and baseless."

Data Wonk: Should State Shift Economic Development Strategies?
Data Wonk

Should State Shift Economic Development Strategies?

A differentiation strategy might work better than Walker’s low-cost approach.

Data Wonk: National Press Discovers Rural Wisconsin
Data Wonk

National Press Discovers Rural Wisconsin

Their observations, and demographic data, tell a story Democrats need to hear.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Will Vote to Confirm David Shulkin as Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Press Release

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Will Vote to Confirm David Shulkin as Secretary of Veterans Affairs

"Dr. Shulkin has the experience and qualifications to provide the leadership necessary to get the job done..."

Celebrating Black History Month With Art

Celebrating Black History Month With Art

Works by winning young artists will be shown at U.S. Cellular stores.

Data Wonk: The Curious Politics Of Rural Counties
Data Wonk

The Curious Politics Of Rural Counties

New voting data shows their power, but makes their trust in Trump a mystery.

Campaign Cash: GOP Bill Penalizes Sanctuary Cities
Campaign Cash

GOP Bill Penalizes Sanctuary Cities

Milwaukee and Madison won’t change immigration policies, would be fined.

Malala Fund co-founder to speak at leadership event
Press Release

Malala Fund co-founder to speak at leadership event

Her message to women: overcome fear, develop courage to lead change

Op Ed: What Would Trump’s Mother Say?
Op Ed

What Would Trump’s Mother Say?

Mary McLeod Trump was a Scottish immigrant who gave generously to the less fortunate.

Baldwin, Brown, Shaheen to Trump: Don’t Pull the Rug Out from Under States Fighting Opioid Crisis
Press Release

Baldwin, Brown, Shaheen to Trump: Don’t Pull the Rug Out from Under States Fighting Opioid Crisis

As states apply for $1 billion in grants made available by 21st Century Cures Act, ACA repeal would pull $5.5 billion away from needed addiction services

Norquist: Trump Tariffs Will Hurt State Workers
Norquist

Trump Tariffs Will Hurt State Workers

Manufacturers like Harley will suffer, as when a steel tariff was imposed in 2002.

Donald Trump to Attempt to Fill Stolen U.S. Supreme Court Seat
Press Release

Donald Trump to Attempt to Fill Stolen U.S. Supreme Court Seat

Time for Elected Officials to Put Patriotism Before Party and Demand Answers for American People Before Trump Allowed to Influence Nation’s High Court for Decades

Baldwin and Cummings Introduce Legislation to Slow Revolving Door between Wall Street and Washington
Press Release

Baldwin and Cummings Introduce Legislation to Slow Revolving Door between Wall Street and Washington

Financial Services Conflict of Interest Act would have prohibited golden parachute payouts Trump nominees received

Donald Trump Poised to Make U.S. Supreme Court Nomination Despite Unresolved Questions of Possible Constitutional Violations and Russian Election Interference
Press Release

Donald Trump Poised to Make U.S. Supreme Court Nomination Despite Unresolved Questions of Possible Constitutional Violations and Russian Election Interference

American People Deserve Answers Before Trump Makes Pick That Could Leave Mark on High Court for Decades

UWM Muslim Student Association brings Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to speak March 2
Press Release

UWM Muslim Student Association brings Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to speak March 2

In retirement, Abdul-Jabbar has built a career as a bestselling author, activist and cultural commentator

Op Ed: In Defense Of The Press
Op Ed

In Defense Of The Press

President declares war on the media. But we’ll get a straighter story from them.

Does Rep. Sean Duffy Support Hiking Home Insurance Premiums As Much As $900 On Wisconsin Households?
Press Release

Does Rep. Sean Duffy Support Hiking Home Insurance Premiums As Much As $900 On Wisconsin Households?

Homeowners could see the costs of homeownership rise due to President Trump's administrative order.

Op Ed: Democrats Must Change Strategy
Op Ed

Democrats Must Change Strategy

Stop bashing Walker and start addressing issues like taxes.

Data Wonk: The Rise of Right-Wing Propaganda
Data Wonk

The Rise of Right-Wing Propaganda

Commentators peddling non-facts are crowding out thoughtful conservatives.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Press Release

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

"This week, we'll begin a new era that will likely test the progress we've made towards honoring King's legacy and fulfilling his dream."

Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner Joins House Foreign Affairs Committee
Press Release

Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner Joins House Foreign Affairs Committee

Congressman Sensenbrenner’s distinguished reputation overseas and extensive legislative work on international issues makes him an immediate asset to the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Will Trump Ape Wisconsin DNR?

Will Trump Ape Wisconsin DNR?

State’s scrubbing of all climate change info could be a model for Trump administration.

Murphy’s Law: Ron Johnson Asleep on Russian Hacking?
Murphy’s Law

Ron Johnson Asleep on Russian Hacking?

He was informed of problem, did nothing, then misled public about it.

Op Ed: Democrats Must Fight Back Or Lose
Op Ed

Democrats Must Fight Back Or Lose

Wisconsin is ground zero for Republican scorched earth tactics. How will Dems respond?

Sen. Ron Johnson Set to Fast Track Setting Clock Back on Civil Rights, Voting Rights With Nomination of Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General
Press Release

Sen. Ron Johnson Set to Fast Track Setting Clock Back on Civil Rights, Voting Rights With Nomination of Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General

Racism, Antipathy to Voting Rights of Nominee For U.S. Attorney General Doesn’t Look Any Better in 2017 Than it Did in 1986

Data Wonk: How Will Trumponomics Impact State?
Data Wonk

How Will Trumponomics Impact State?

If he targets trade with China, that’s a major trading partner for Wisconsin.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Call for Bipartisan Senate Select Committee Investigation of Russian Interference in 2016 Election
New State Legislative Session, Same Republican Leadership, Same Republican Failure
Press Release

New State Legislative Session, Same Republican Leadership, Same Republican Failure

New Session Offers No New Solutions to Issues Facing Wisconsinites Across State

The State of Politics: Top 10 Political Stories of 2016
The State of Politics

Top 10 Political Stories of 2016

Trump’s Wisconsin win, of course. But what else?

Rep. Sensenbrenner Urges President-elect Trump to Maintain Intelligence Cooperation Between the U.S. and EU
Press Release

Rep. Sensenbrenner Urges President-elect Trump to Maintain Intelligence Cooperation Between the U.S. and EU

"I pledge to work with you to ensure that the United States maintains the intelligence capabilities it needs to effectively defend our national security..."

HUD Awards $23.6 Million to Wisconsin Homeless Programs
Press Release

HUD Awards $23.6 Million to Wisconsin Homeless Programs

99 local projects working to prevent and end homelessness

UWM joins the largest long-term study of child brain development in the U.S.
Press Release

UWM joins the largest long-term study of child brain development in the U.S.

University researchers will work with elementary schools during the next two years to recruit families for the study.

Campaign Cash: AG Brad Schimel Seeks Reelection
Campaign Cash

AG Brad Schimel Seeks Reelection

Attorney General got $1.7 million in special interest funding in 2014 and delivered for them.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Russian Cyberattacks
Press Release

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Russian Cyberattacks

“Russia’s interference in our elections cannot be dismissed or ignored.”

Murphy’s Law: Paul Ryan’s Patriotism At Issue?
Murphy’s Law

Paul Ryan’s Patriotism At Issue?

House Republicans he oversaw used illegally hacked information from Russians.

Obama Administration Protects Access to Health Care for Millions of People
Press Release

Obama Administration Protects Access to Health Care for Millions of People

While the rule provides strong protections, it could face attacks.

114th Congressional Wrap Up:  Sensenbrenner Legislative Accomplishments and Constituent Services
Press Release

114th Congressional Wrap Up: Sensenbrenner Legislative Accomplishments and Constituent Services

Sensenbrenner introduced 38 bills this Congress, two of which were signed into law by President Barack Obama

Sensenbrenner Provision Included in Bipartisan, Bicameral NDAA Legislation
Press Release

Sensenbrenner Provision Included in Bipartisan, Bicameral NDAA Legislation

The NDAA passed the House of Representatives 375-34 and the U.S. Senate 92-7.

It Shouldn’t Take a Christmas Miracle for Sen. Ron Johnson to Do His Job and Approve Judicial Nominee He Supports
Press Release

It Shouldn’t Take a Christmas Miracle for Sen. Ron Johnson to Do His Job and Approve Judicial Nominee He Supports

Will Johnson Deliver a Judge or a Lump of Coal to Seventh Circuit Federal Court of Appeals?

Data Wonk: Measuring Wisconsin’s Gerrymandering
Data Wonk

Measuring Wisconsin’s Gerrymandering

Data shows why the court struck down state's map; “efficiency gap” not the reason.

Op-Ed: 9/11 Lawsuit Law Could Hurt Veterans
Op-Ed

9/11 Lawsuit Law Could Hurt Veterans

Allowing suits against Saudi Arabia may cause counter suits of U.S. and its military vets.

AG Schimel Announces Executive Leadership Changes
Press Release

AG Schimel Announces Executive Leadership Changes

AG Schimel appointed Paul Connell as Deputy Attorney General and Delanie Breuer as his Chief of Staff.

Data Wonk: Trump, Truth, and Financial Trouble
Data Wonk

Trump, Truth, and Financial Trouble

Voters’ median income -- and gullibility -- help explain election results

Data Wonk: Can Trump Voters’ Pessimism Be Overcome?
Data Wonk

Can Trump Voters’ Pessimism Be Overcome?

Identity politics failed. Democrats need policies that help all, regardless of race, region.

UPDATE: Stein Will Pay For Presidential Recount
UPDATE

Stein Will Pay For Presidential Recount

Green Party wants recount of narrow Trump wins in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan.

Rep. Pocan Calls on President Obama to Protect Dreamers from Deportation
Press Release

Rep. Pocan Calls on President Obama to Protect Dreamers from Deportation

As of the end of June 2016, about 742,000 Dreamers had received DACA status.

HUD Reports Homelessness in Wisconsin Declines in 2016
Press Release

HUD Reports Homelessness in Wisconsin Declines in 2016

Nationwide estimate shows continued reduction in number of persons in shelter and on streets

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Mayor Tom Barrett Announces $6 Million for Workforce Development to Employ Milwaukee
Press Release

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Mayor Tom Barrett Announces $6 Million for Workforce Development to Employ Milwaukee

The funds will be used to train 1,430 individuals, and coordinate regional planning to attract and retain businesses.

Murphy’s Law: An “Epidemic” of Voter Suppression
Murphy’s Law

An “Epidemic” of Voter Suppression

Experts say it's a massive problem in the state and may have swung election nationally.

Revenge of the Forgotten Class

Revenge of the Forgotten Class

Clinton and the Democrats wrote off white workers in Rust Belt states like Wisconsin.

Op-Ed: Can Trump Govern?
Op-Ed

Can Trump Govern?

Can the draft dodger, debt welcher, business bankrupter and philanderer actually lead?

The State of Politics: The Incredible Decline of Democrats
The State of Politics

The Incredible Decline of Democrats

GOP soared, Democrats floored, in state vote. Dem decline since 2010 is stunning.

10 Reasons Why Trump Won

10 Reasons Why Trump Won

Trump’s strengths or Hillary’s mistakes?

Eyes on Milwaukee: 15 Election Winners and Losers
Eyes on Milwaukee

15 Election Winners and Losers

Clarke to the cabinet? Should pollsters be fired? RoJo trumps Trump. And much more.

Election Update: Early Voting Shows Hillary Leading
Election Update

Early Voting Shows Hillary Leading

Early voting edge in five key states, including Wisconsin. But oh, was that misleading.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Clinton leading Trump by 6 percentage points in Wisconsin; Senate race is virtually tied
Press Release

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Clinton leading Trump by 6 percentage points in Wisconsin; Senate race is virtually tied

Among Wisconsin likely voters, 46 percent support Hillary Clinton and 40 percent support Donald Trump.

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