David Bowen

Rep. Bowen Highlights Overwhelming Support for Broad Justice Reform in Latest Marquette Law Poll

Over 2/3rds of Wisconsinites are Ready for Further Substantive Reforms

Rep. Bowen’s Statement on Passing of Shorewood High School Student

"My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Megan and all those that were injured in this terrible crash, including her twin sister who is still recovering in the hospital."

Representative Bowen Responds to the Passing of Humanitarian Gwen T Jackson

Wisconsin is Better because of Gwen T Jackson

Bowen Applauds Governor Evers’ Marijuana Proposals

Time Wisconsin takes Important 1st Step allowing access to Marijuana

Legislators Clash on Black History Month

Republicans remove Colin Kaepernick from resolution, Rep. Bowen cries foul.

Wisconsin Black Leaders Condemn Supreme Court Candidate’s Disrespect of NAACP

"The real disgrace here is the hostile takeover of our judicial system by radical partisans like this former lawyer for Scott Walker."

State Rep. David Bowen’s Statement on Latest Foxconn Flop

Time for Legislature to Direct WEDC Renegotiations

State Rep. David Bowen’s Statement on Gov. Evers’ State of the State Address

Looking forward to a fresh start in Wisconsin

State Rep. David Bowen Applauds New Governor Evers Visit to Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake

Highlights the contrast with leadership of the past

City-wide School Board Candidate Bob Peterson announces endorsement from 23 elected officials

The full list of elected officials to have endorsed Bob Peterson for MPS school board represents a broad span of Milwaukee’s neighborhoods.

Youth Justice Milwaukee Hosts Successful Roundtable with Elected Leaders on Youth Justice Reform

In a roundtable with local officials, Youth Justice Milwaukee shared vision for investing in youth, nonresidential community programs

Walker offers definition of decency, violates it one day later

Outgoing gov. signals he’ll rig 2020 election, costing taxpayers millions

Will Referendums Lead to Legal Pot?

Some legislators hope for change after medical or fully legai pot approved in 18 local referendums.

Rep. Bowen looks ahead to new dynamic of balanced government

"Since 2011, our state has endured the turmoil of a toxic political environment that sought to harm the minority party, but in doing so harmed real Wisconsin lives."

Groups Urge Yes Vote on Legal Pot

ACLU, MICAH, WJI, several legislators back advisory referendum to legalize marijuana.

Will Obama Visit Increase Black Turnout?

4,000 people attended, mostly North Side residents, whose votes could be critical.

Rep. Bowen commends Shorewood community for discussion on race

Young people, school community show leadership amid “To Kill a Mockingbird” controversy

Senator Larson & Representative Bowen: Call on Gun Manufacturers to Prioritize “Smart Gun” Technology and Other Gun Safety Measures in Order to Reduce Gun Violence

"It is beyond time for real change to happen regarding guns in America..."

Women’s March WI Endorses Nikiya Dodd for 5th District Alderman

"I am so humbled to have earned the endorsement of Women's March WI."

Milwaukee Area Unions Endorse Nikiya Dodd for 5th District Alderman

"As a State Senator and a County Supervisor I proudly stood with workers and their unions."

4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.

A who's who ceremony of politicians and candidates turns out to honor legacy of Vel Phillips.

Foxconn breaking promises before they’ve even broke ground

"A bad deal has gotten worse."

Rep. Bowen: Statement on Juneteenth day of action

"The liberation that we celebrate on Juneteenth Day still has not been fully realized."

No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races

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

Wisconsin Democrats leave 2018 convention energized and ready to win

Candidates up and down the ballot offered positive vision for future of Wisconsin under Democratic leadership

Rep. Bowen: Statement on release of bodycam footage of Sterling Brown

"While it may have taken police violence against a high profile victim to once again raise public awareness, these unnecessarily escalated situations have become commonplace and officers continue to face little or no consequences."

DPW response to nasty, panicked GOP state convention

The state GOP ignores Wisconsin needs and faces a bleak outlook for their party and its divisive leaders

Cannabis Marchers Demand Legalization

8th annual March for Cannabis draws 200 people and speeches from six candidates for governor.

Statement on lack of charges or discipline for officers involved in tasing death of Adam Trammell

"Police violence is at an epidemic level in our country, and the victims are disproportionately people of color and those suffering from mental illness, who are up to 16 times more likely to be killed by police."

March for Cannabis – 8th Annual March to Legalize Cannabis in Wisconsin

SE WI NORML to hold 8th annual march to legalize cannabis in Wisconsin at MacArthur Square in downtown Milwaukee

Statement on the passing of the Honorable Vel Phillips

“My deepest condolences to her family and those who know and love her. May she rest in peace.”

Celebrating the Sherman Park Neighborhood

City Hall event mixes personal histories of residents, architectural history project and dance.

Cost, meaning of special elections fully Gov. Walker’s responsibility

Elections for vacant seats could have taken place weeks ago

Gov. Walker, GOP leaders call extraordinary session to avoid elections

Republicans prove government can indeed work efficiently when it serves them

School safety package is rushed, needs significant fixes

"...first and foremost, it does nothing to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous criminals and those who shouldn't legally have them."

Rep. Bowen reflects on 2017-18 legislative session

Session defined by spending billions on Foxconn, new adult prison

Rep. Bowen statement on passage of AB 606

Bill forces city to keep discharged officers facing criminal charges on payroll

Rep. Bowen statement on passage of Wisconsin Model of youth justice

"This is one big step closer to even more innovations to save lives and money to increase the wellbeing of our communities..."

Kleefisch-Bowen bill lays foundation for youth corrections overhaul

A public hearing on the agreed upon bill will be held this Thursday at 9 a.m.

State Moving Downtown Offices

Will 27th and WI site be selected? State planning $50 million building.

Rep. Bowen Statement on Gov. Walker’s Plan for Milwaukee State Building

"While the Milwaukee State office is aging and needs to be replaced, I’d like to take Walker’s plan for a new facility a step further."

Foxconn to replace 10,000 workers in Taiwan with robots

A sign of things to come in Wisconsin?

Rep. Bowen: Introduces “Heat & Eat” Legislation

Gov. Walker’s Wisconsin one of two states that has failed to adjust to 2014 federal SNAP cuts

GOP Legislative Districts Heavily White

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

Rep. Bowen: statement on President’s racist “sh*thole” remarks

'For now, the unfortunate leader of this country is making America hate again with seemingly every sentence he manages to construct."

African American State Representatives Call for Representation on New Task Force

In order to ensure the legitimacy and integrity of this task force, it is essential that African Americans have representation.

With Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families

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

Why I Support A $60 Vehicle Registration Fee

Without new revenue Milwaukee County will be forced to make significant service cuts.

Community Groups Want DOJ Police Reforms

Two months after DOJ draft report on MPD released, groups demand recommended changes.

Bowen to Walker: Stop trying to silence NFL players

"His moves to stoke anger and resentment are as cynical as politics gets."

North Side Leaders Plead for Safe Driving

Reckless driving is plaguing the North Side, community leaders say.

Rep. Bowen statement on DOC Internal Affairs Unit

Workers say unit was eliminated for work that shed negative light on Governor

Black Officials Canvass Amani Neighborhood

Gwen Moore, LaTonya Johnson and David Crowley do doors, hoping to increase turnout.

Republicans’ out of touch budget priorities already failing Wisconsin kids

"As long as Wisconsinites are making subsidy payments to Foxconn, no school should experience cuts of any sort."

‘Fighting Bob Fest’ coming to Milwaukee

Now in its 16th year, “Fighting Bob Fest,” the annual festival for progressive politics, is coming to Milwaukee for the first time.

The Many Broken Promises of Foxconn

Why give away billions to a company that can’t be trusted?

Statement on the Violence in Charlottesville

"Democrats across Wisconsin will continue to build bridges, not walls."

Grassroots Group Targets Sheriff Clarke

But Clarke calls group’s leaders “mush-minds” and “rabble rousers.”

Black Leaders React to Smith Verdict

Calling for peace after acquittal of officer who shot Sylville Smith.

Rep. Bowen: Statement on verdict in Heaggan-Brown trial

“The second shot was clearly unjustified on video with Mr. Smith on his back with his hands in clear view."

City Residents Meet With Assembly Committee

Residents must drive neighborhood revitalization, grassroots leaders insist.

Rep. Bowen’s Statement on Trump Appointment of Sheriff Clarke

"It is positive news that Milwaukee County now has the opportunity to have an actual Sheriff."

Rep. David Bowen calls on Governor Walker not to enforce Voter ID Disenfranchisement law for 2018 elections

In the 2012 Presidential election, the City of Milwaukee had 41,000 more ballots cast than the 2016 election, a turnout reduction that very possibly correlates with the Republican Voter ID law.

A Call for Clean Water

Community leaders push city to rid Milwaukee's water of lead.

Legislators Introduce the Jail Death Transparency Act

Current law is only applicable to law enforcement officers and does not hold correctional officers in city, county, and state correctional facilities to the same investigatory standards.

Toxic Chemicals Worry Residents

Problems with chemical disposals by factory near 25th and Hampton.

2017 State of the City

As Delivered by Mayor Tom Barrett

Statement on homicide charges against Sylville Smith shooter

"Today's announcement that charges have been brought on Sylville Smith's shooter is an important step toward justice for Sylville, his family and friends, and a community that mourns his death."

Reps. Bowen and Brostoff: Response to Gov. Walker’s comments on opening a Milwaukee-based youth correctional facility

Governor Walker made comments that he is willing to work with Milwaukee elected officials on a local juvenile corrections facility.

Rep. Bowen statement on Corrections budget request for Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake

The Department’s request guarantees Wisconsin will remain out of compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act.

Brostoff Arrest Raises Questions

State rep says police focus must change; Police say Ald. Rainey asked them to be there.

State Rep. David Bowen & State Rep. Evan Goyke Call on the United States Department of Justice to Take Over the Investigation into the Shooting of Sylville Smith

“It is crucial that trust be restored to the relationship between the public and law enforcement,” said Rep. David Bowen

Rep. Bowen calls on Sheriff Clarke to reopen Sherman Park

“It is time for the sheriff to reverse his poor decision and restore full public access to Sherman Park.”

Rep. Bowen: Statement on recent turmoil in Milwaukee

“Elected officials, law enforcement, and community leaders need to come together and listen to the people in our community who continue struggling to get by.”

Rep. Bowen addresses the upcoming “Blue Day Rally” and the necessity of police accountability in the community

"What the whole state needs to hear. That Black Lives must matter and those who advocate for them need this community’s support too."

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.

Statement from Rep. Bowen on shootings in Wisconsin, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Texas

“I pray for all the families and all heavy hearts hurting from these situations. May God help us.”

“I Am 53206”

Young people from MICAH march for equality in city’s most impoverished and segregated zip code.

Corrections Officials Face Community on Lincoln Hills

Attendees demand accountability, action, in wake of Lincoln Hills scandal.

Rep. Bowen praises MPS Superintendent for rejecting school takeover proposal

Commends Dr. Driver’s thorough, alternative proposal for OSPP

How to Combat Mass Incarceration

Federal bill would reform system. Sen. Baldwin supports it. Will Sen. Johnson?

Rep. Bowen to host Emergency Public Forum on Juvenile Corrections Reform

Calls for immediate solutions to reduce youth recidivism

How to Destroy a Transit System

County board's free bus ride program triggers huge deficits that could overwhelm system.

Rep. Bowen statement on expected arena district end-use jobs announcement

“I am pleased that labor representatives have been successful in negotiating with the Bucks to pay a living wage and prioritize hiring local workers...”

Rep. Bowen to attend Wauwatosa West forum after principal’s insensitive comments toward Students of Color

“After being notified of this issue by a family member of a student, I cleared my calendar in order to help develop an authentic dialogue among students, faculty, and parents who are discouraged by this situation.”

Gibson Campaign: Darrol Gibson Announces His Candidacy for State Representative

Darrol is a political organizer who has helped to put hard working Democrats in office at every level of government.

Confirmed by Wisconsin Republicans: Voter ID is intended to rig elections

“Wisconsin Republicans’ recent confession that the goal of voter ID is to rig elections for Republicans shows there is no ethical purpose in keeping this law in place.”

Black Leaders Talk About Barrett

How has the mayor succeeded -- and failed -- in serving African American neighborhoods.

“Chris Abele seeks to divide the black community”

Chris Abele’s new campaign strategy is to drive a wedge in the black community in order to score a win on April 5th.

State Senator Chris Larson Issues Statement on Last Week’s Exchange with Senator Taylor

"Last Tuesday, as I was approaching the Senate chambers in the Capitol, I ran into Senator Taylor. She began yelling at me, which was followed by some heated words from both sides."

Contribution to Vincent Toney of $40

Contribution to Vincent Toney of $40

Harvard Author Explains Plague of Evictions

At Boswell Books, MacArthur "Genius" discusses 16,000 people in city evicted annually.

Youth Tell DOJ About Police Abuse

Department of Justice listening sessions here suggest Milwaukee has problems.

Contribution to Johnny Thomas of $75

Contribution to Meagan Holman of $50

State Senator Chris Larson Blasts Abele for Flawed Bucks Deal

“To be clear, before he walked in the room, County taxpayers were on the hook for zero extra dollars."

Is Free Pass Bleeding County Transit?

Controversial free GO Pass for seniors and disabled costs millions, awaits new report.

Can Larson Beat Abele?

Democratic insiders handicap the race, which may come down to turnout.

African American leaders stand against supporting Alderman Bob Donavan for Mayor of Milwaukee

This press conference will be followed up with a private meeting with current Mayor Tom Barrett.

Recognizing the importance of Latinos and immigrants to our society

“As Legislative Republicans move forward with cynical anti-immigrant legislation stigmatizing thousands of our neighbors because of their race, they further clarify that the GOP takes pride in their dismal approval numbers among non-whites.”

Representatives Brostoff, Bowen, Kessler, and Sinicki Take Stand Against Legislation Attacking Milwaukee Taxpayers, Local Control

Assembly Bill 885 mandates a government takeover of Milwaukee County’s debt collection efforts.

Contribution to Khalif Rainey of $50

Rep. Bowen calls on Governor Walker to hold Milwaukee public meeting on Lincoln Hills

"It is imperative that residents of Milwaukee have answers..."

Contribution to Milele A. Coggs of $50

Rep. Barnes Renews Call for Hearing on Alleged Abuses and Mismanagement at State Facility

“For far too long, the safety and security of youth, staff, and other individuals in facilities like Lincoln Hills have been jeopardized by the mismanagement of Gov. Walker...”

Contribution to Ashanti Hamilton of $10

Contribution to Russell W. Stamper, II of $10

Contribution to Milele A. Coggs of $10

Contribution to David Crowley of $100