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Where Are Act 10 Players Today?
Governor and three-fourths of legislators engaged in 2011 battle over law crushing public unions have moved on.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Steven WaltersSenator Bob Wirch Endorses Angela Cunningham in Race for Circuit Court Jodge
Dec 29th, 2020 by Angela Cunningham
Kenosha County Pfizer Facility To Supply Vaccines
Company’s facility in Pleasant Prairie may distribute vaccines to western U.S.
Dec 9th, 2020 by Corri HessEvers Offers Disaster Help to Kenosha
No-interest loans for businesses hurt by burnings, looting, vandalism.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by Melanie ConklinA City Divided Gets a National Spotlight
Kenosha was already divided. Then Trump started tweeting about it.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Ruth ConniffHalf Of Legislative Seats Already Decided?
Probably. And why? Gerrymandering.
Aug 24th, 2020 by Steven WaltersTen Years After Act 10
Most of those who voted for it are gone. How has the Capitol changed?
Jul 27th, 2020 by Steven Walters272 Candidates Running for State Legislature
Highest number since 2012, many contested primaries.
Jun 7th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignGOP, Dems Battle Over Unemployment Backlog
Democrats say Walker administration failed to update the system, now it can't handle unprecedented wave of unemployment claims.
May 28th, 2020 by Erik GunnBill to Ban “Sanctuary Cities” Returns
GOP proposal penalizes cities, counties that don't cooperate fully with immigration enforcement.
Dec 19th, 2019 by Miranda SuarezHow Homeless Got Frozen Out
With no explanation, Fitzgerald stopped bipartisan bill providing grants to homeless shelters.
Nov 27th, 2019 by Melanie ConklinVinehout Is Different Kind of Democrat
A policy wonk, populist and hunter, whose stance on guns annoys some party members.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Laurel WhiteAFP-WI Applauds Gov. Walker for Signing Civil Asset Forfeiture ReformLandmark reform protects constitutional liberties, strengthens rule of law
Landmark reform protects constitutional liberties, strengthens rule of law
Apr 3rd, 2018 by AFP WisconsinGOP Legislative Districts Heavily White
Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignLegislation Would Eliminate Local Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Laws
Joint press release from Sen. Janis Ringhand and Sen. Robert Wirch.
Jan 10th, 2018 by State Sen. Janis RinghandDemocrats Introduce Bill to Support Working Families, Increase Minimum Wage to $15
Legislation introduced today would increase Wisconsin’s minimum wage, tie minimum wage to inflation
Nov 17th, 2017 by State Sen. Melissa AgardLeaders from Southeast Wisconsin announce support for Judge Rebecca Dallet
These leaders join more than 200 judges and other elected officials from across the state in endorsing Judge Dallet for Supreme Court.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Rebecca DalletDemocratic State Legislators Endorse Randy Bryce
Endorsements boost ironworker in bid to topple Speaker Paul Ryan
Jul 12th, 2017 by Randy BryceBig Agriculture Rewards Legislators
Industry wants high capacity wells, gives $220,000 to key committee members.
Mar 15th, 2017 by Matt RothschildSenator David Craig Authors Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Legislation
This legislation shares many of the reforms sought at the federal level by Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner in the DUE PROCESS ACT OF 2016.
Jan 19th, 2017 by State Sen. David CraigWalker “Listening Sessions” Not for All
Invitations are closed to media and for invited guests only.
Feb 15th, 2016 by Steven WaltersGovernor 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 WalkerWalker Faces Tough Choice on Kenosha Casino
Any decision he makes will anger some, and could affect his potential run for president.
Sep 23rd, 2013 by Steven WaltersImportant information from Alderman Michael J. Murphy
The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Ald. Michael MurphyImportant information from Alderman Jim Bohl
The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Ald. Jim BohlImportant information from Alderman Joe Dudzik
Dear residents, The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that’s of critical importance to our future. Since 1938, Milwaukee has required all city employees to live within its municipal boundaries. The residency requirement has helped maintain a strong middle class in our neighborhoods, bolstered property values and ensured that municipal employees live among the people they serve. But now, Governor Scott Walker is proposing in his state budget to do away with residency laws, potentially thwarting the local control of cities, villages, towns and counties. If the state legislature signs off on his proposal, it could further destabilize Milwaukee neighborhoods. Right now, our goal is to ask members of the Joint Committee on Finance to recognize the provision as non-fiscal policy and to require that it be heard through the regular legislative committee process, because: 1. Residency is not fiscal policy and should not be included in the state budget. This issue should be fully vetted in the regular committee process so that Milwaukee and other affected communities can fully testify to the impact. 2. Residency concerns are a matter of local control and should be fashioned according to local market conditions and local economic factors that state legislators may not be fully aware of. 3. Residency requirements are a condition of employment. The state would never dictate the terms of employment for a private employer (e.g. Drug testing). Private employers (e.g. Consulting firms) and other public employers (e.g. Military) set location and relocation requirements all the time. 4. In Milwaukee, residency requirements are a valuable economic provision in collective bargaining contracts with Police and Fire employees. If the unions get this change legislatively for free, city taxpayers (including businesses) stand to lose millions of dollars of value that could have been exchanged at the bargaining table. The city is at the table with all three public safety unions right now. 5. The health of the Milwaukee-area economy and the health of the City of Milwaukee’s economy are interdependent. Milwaukee has done a good job of retaining population and middle class residents in comparison with its peer cities. The residency policy helps stabilize and build confidence in our neighborhoods and promotes public safety and property value for our residents and businesses. This serves to strengthen our region as a whole. 6. This is bad timing given the impact of the foreclosure crisis on city property values. Milwaukee has already lost $5 billion in value. Why run the risk of pushing values further down? City property values have a ripple effect on the values of the entire region. 7. Many local business leaders lead companies that are invested in the City through their corporate real estate holdings and client bases. We have a collective responsibility to ensure that the full impact of important policies affecting our region is understood by our policy makers. 8. Police-community relations have recently been strained in Milwaukee with a couple of high profile events. Removing the police officers from living in the community […]
Mar 28th, 2013 by Joe DudzikImportant Information from Alderman Willie C. Wade
The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Willie WadeThe Rise of Chris Larson
Is he a young liberal heavyweight? Or a punching bag for Republicans?
Nov 27th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy