Daniel Riemer

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa Announces Slate of Endorsements for Re-election Campaign

Marisabel for Milwaukee Campaign: I am a pro-choice LGBT leader, and I am proud of my advocacy for immigrants and women

Marisabel Cabrera Brings Experience and Dedication to Circuit Court Campaign

Final Five Bill Changes Congressional Elections in Wisconsin

Bipartisan proposal pushes less partisan, ranked-choice elections.

Assembly Approves Tax Cut Bill And 2 Constitutional Amendment Proposals

Legislation would next go to state Senate.

Sara Geenen Campaign Announces More Than 50 Endorsements From Judges & Elected Officials

Milwaukee Candidates For State Assembly

A number of contested races, including a high-stakes open seat in the southwest corner of the city.

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces Healthcare Heroes Act

Daniel Riemer Drops Out of Mayoral Race

Field narrows back to seven in race to replace Mayor Tom Barrett.

Mayor Tom Barrett Resigns

Cavalier Johnson will become acting mayor. Special election planned for April.

Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate

Barnes Has Built an Unparalleled Statewide Coalition to Defeat Ron Johnson

Mayor’s Race Looks Like a Wild One

Wide open, with lots of candidates, no obvious favorites and so much at stake.

West Allis Alderman Angelito Tenorio Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin State Treasurer

Will State Judges Protect Voting Rights?

Expert at state forum suggests federal courts may be less important as state courts rule on election laws.

Evers Is Wrong on I-94 Expansion

The proposal doesn't learn from history and contradicts the approach of Biden, Buttigieg.

34 State Legislators Endorse Jill Underly for State Superintendent

11 Bills Would Change State Voting Laws

One is bipartisan. The others are not.

Senator Agard Leads on Main Street Recovery Package

Wisconsin’s Active COVID-19 Cases Would Form 24th Largest City in State

Records set for new cases, positive case rate and rolling death total.

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces Healthcare Heroes Act

272 Candidates Running for State Legislature

Highest number since 2012, many contested primaries.

Jason Fields Announces Slate of New Endorsements in Race for Comptroller

Milwaukee city and state leaders announce support of Fields

Catholic School Tax Change Would Cost City

Archdiocese seeks legislation whereby schools leased for profit would still be tax exempt.

AG Kaul Urges Assembly Health Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Legislation to Prevent Future Backlog of Untested Sexual Assault Kits

"This legislation will help prevent another backlog of untested sexual assault kits."

Who Will Run for County Executive?

The list is long and could get longer. Handicapping the favorites. 

Milwaukee County Needs a Bold Vision

Creative leadership could save money, pay for more services.

Too Many Wisconsinites Without Health Insurance

Evers' Health Secretary funding effort to increase number of insured.

Should Barrett Worry About Reelection?

Another easy win seems certain. Which may not be so good for Milwaukee.

Democrats continue pushing unnecessary, costly Medicaid expansion

"Expanding Medicaid even further to include able-bodied individuals living above the poverty line would put an even greater weight on the taxpayer."

Rep. Robyn Vining Co-Sponsors NEW Medicaid Expansion Legislation

"Medicaid expansion is what the people want and it’s what they deserve."

Erpenbach/Riemer Introduce Medicaid Expansion Bill

Proposal will prevent 2 billion Wisconsin tax dollars from going to other states

Momentum for Medicaid Expansion Continues

Democrats renew push for legislation to expand health coverage

Six State Legislative Democrats endorse Chris Abele for re-election

Abele earns support from more legislative Democrats than during his successful 2016 campaign

Rep. Riemer Statement on Democratic Tax Cut for the Middle Class

"It is disappointing that Republicans are once again putting politics before people and are refusing to work together with Governor Evers and Democrats in the Legislature for the people of Wisconsin."

No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races

Gerrymandering and decline in number of candidates leaves 2.5 million residents with no choice.

Governor Walker Signs Bills on Improving Family Access to High-Quality Child Care, Creating Transitional Jobs Program for Wisconsin Veterans, and Increasing Funding for Watershed Protection Grants

Governor Walker signs 64 bills into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol

Rep. Riemer Statement on Governor Walker’s Plan to Weaken Protections for People with Pre-Existing Conditions

"Governor Walker’s plan takes us backwards."

GOP Legislative Districts Heavily White

Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.

State Representatives Goyke, Riemer, and Sinicki Endorse Tom Palzewicz for Congress

Three legislators proclaim need for new leadership

With Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families

Industrial Acid Mining Bill Will Put Public Health at Risk for Generations

A Tale of Two Millennials

Two young Assembly reps in each party, two very different tales.

The Milwaukee Area Refugee Consortium Hosts Milwaukee World Refugee Day 2017

Mayor Tom Barrett to speak at Milwaukee World Refugee Day 2017

Healthcare Protection Package a Needed First Response to Potential ACA Repeal

The Healthcare Protection Package would help to continue vital policies that reduce costs to healthcare consumers and provide access to insurance with robust coverage.

Shilling backs Health Care Protection Package

D.C. politics threaten health care access for Wisconsin families

Wales and Yang Spar at Forum

Plus: Judicial race fuels nasty dispute over Yang's endorsements.

Tax Fairness for Wisconsin’s Middle Class

"Wisconsin’s middle class deserves a tax cut."

Holding Attorney General Schimel’s Government Waste Accountable

AG Schimel’s DOJ paid $10,000 in taxpayer dollars to an out-of-state company in Florida to mint fake coins.

Rep. Goyke Receives Torchbearer Award

Wisconsin Sierra Club John Muir Chapter honors Rep. Goyke for his transportation and transit efforts

Outsourced Wisconsin Tour Launched

Will travel Wisconsin to focus attention on corporate outsourcers who are taking public job creation dollars

Edgar Lin Endorsed by Two Leading Milwaukee Newspapers

Leading Challenger in 16th AD Race Continue to Rack up Endorsements

Darrol Gibson Announces Impressive Slate of Endorsements Including Congresswoman Gwen Moore

Darrol is the only candidate running for a seat in the Wisconsin State Legislature this fall to receive a primary endorsement from Congresswoman Moore.

Milwaukee World Refugee Day 2016 Highlights Cultural Diversity, Syrian Crisis

Neighborhood House co-sponsors event to raise awareness

Community Forum Urges WISDOT to Scrap I-94 Expansion

Community Members & Elected Officials Call for Smarter Transportation Investments

Milwaukee County Residents At Risk of Leaving Millions on the Table this Tax Season

Milwaukee Metro Area Residents at Risk of Missing Out on >$60 million in tax credits

Camino Offers Polish Happy Hour

Hey, it’s the South Side. And the prices (and food) are a treat.

County Pension Scandal Poster Boys

Six veterans seeking re-election voted for infamous pension plan that ripped off taxpayers.

Zaffiro’s Has $2 Microbeers, Great Pizza

City’s original thin-crust pie place has 2-for-1 rail mixers and great $2 micro-beers.

With I-94 Decision Pending, State & Local Leaders Oppose Wasteful Expansion, Call for Smarter Local Investments

Coalition Points to Ongoing Transportation Funding Crisis, Public Opposition; Demands More Cost-Effective Alternatives

Riemer’s Bill Would Welcome Syrian Refugees

Despite opposition from Republicans, Milwaukee lawmaker still pushing idea.

Assembly Democrats Urge Gov. Walker to Veto Assembly Bill 387 and Assembly Bill 388

Bills Will Have a Devastating Impact on Wisconsin’s Tradition of Clean, Open and Transparent Government

Conservation Voters Convene

Former congressmen Obey and Petri make a League of Conservation Voters fundraiser a stop on their bipartisan road trip.

Time to Focus on Wisconsin’s Priorities

“When I talk with constituents in their homes and in the community, never has anyone told me they want more money in our elections.”

Chris Larson’s War Against Abele

State senator running for county executive blasts Abele with personal attacks, will divide Democrats.

Legislative Leaders and Citizen Action Call on Walker to Make Course Correction on BadgerCare

Wisconsin is adding mostly poverty-wage jobs, which is increasing BadgerCare enrollment.

A World Without Walls

Freeways create concrete walls that divide the city. Their expansion is unneeded.

Rep. Riemer Statement on the passage of the 2015-2017 State Budge

“The people of Wisconsin deserve a budget that puts Wisconsin kids and families first.”

Statement on Changes to Wisconsin’s Well Woman Program

"With the changes DHS is proposing, women in many areas of the state will no longer have those health care professionals nearby providing timely care."

Race for Dudzik’s Seat Could Get Heated

Will anti-streetcar group get involved? And did Journal Sentinel exaggerate the number of candidates?

Will Historic Building in Third Ward Be Saved?

Third Ward review board defers decision on Historic Designation. And Milwaukee now has a Croatian sister city.

Education and Transportation Top Concerns at Budget Forum

Democratic legislators hold listening session in Milwaukee and get an earful.

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $50

De Blasio Descends on Milwaukee

New York's mayor and crew of handlers and security came for his speech to state Democrats. Later he partied with local pols and local brews at Nick's House.

Legislation Announced to Accept Federal BadgerCare Funds on Iowa Terms

The bill adopts the approach taken by Iowa’s Republican Governor Terry Branstad.

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

Community and Elected Leaders Oppose WISDOT’s ‘Billion Dollar Boondoggle’ At Hearing on I-94 East-West Corridor

WISDOT’s Preferred Options Are Poorly Outlined, Costly, Wasteful, and Require Higher Taxes, Fees

Judge orders Assembly candidate to pay $27,500 debt

Inappropriate comment posted from candidate’s Facebook page

Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Announces Endorsements

Slate highlights problem solvers.

Representative Katrina Shankland Endorses Jonathan Brostoff for Assembly

Brostoff has most endorsements from state legislators of any in the race

Why Moderates Are Extinct

The retirement of Petri, Ellis and Cullen suggests neither party has room for moderates.

The Place That Launched a Thousand Drinks?

Young theater lovers and newbies hoisted drinks before the Rep's Greek tragedy. It's what Homer would have done.

Campaign Season Kicks Off

Politicos flock to Jon Richards fundraiser, and judicial candidate Janet C. Protasiewicz's event.

Jonathan Brostoff announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly

New Leadership for a New Milwaukee

Redistricting reform the antidote to Republican extremism

Assembly Democratic freshmen urge support for non-partisan redistricting reform as fall session ends

Jonathan Brostoff

An aide to state Sen. Larson, he discovered politics -- and love -- while a student at UWM.

Brewing as a Conceptual Art

Brenner Brewing has a ways to go before it functions as a working brewery. Plus: a fundraiser for the anti-Clarke candidate.

How to Reelect Freshmen Legislators

Party leaders let them sponsor high-profile bills likely to win votes.

GOP Bill Gives Landlords Sweeping Rights

Landlord-tenant rights will be rewritten by this bill, and not to the benefit of tenants.

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.

The Rise of Chris Larson

Is he a young liberal heavyweight? Or a punching bag for Republicans?

Election’s Winners and Losers

An insider's look at who's up -- and who's down -- as a result of the August primary.