Donald Trump

Terrorizing Immigrants Makes Us Less Safe

ACLU demands investigation of arrest of Jose De la Cruz-Espinoza by ICE and Milwaukee Police.

Poll Shows Less Support For Impeachment

Support declining, MU poll shows, and presidential race in state also looks close.

Green Bay City Councillor Randy Scannell, AFL-CIO State Treasurer Dennis Delie, Green Bay Area Resident With Pre-Existing Condition Sarah Conklin, Brown and Outagamie County Democrats, Working People Call Out Trump’s Numerous Broken Promises to Working People

New Marquette Law School Poll finds shifts in Wisconsin public opinion favorable to President Trump on impeachment and presidential election preferences

Trump holds small leads over each of four top Democratic candidates for president in head-to-head matchups in the new survey

Ron Johnson Attacks Vindman, Defends Trump

“I was the only member of Congress joining” delegation to Ukraine, he notes.

Why Milwaukee Needs a New Deal

Government can work better. And cities like Milwaukee will benefit. Excerpt from a new book.

Senator Johnson continues to lobby for vaping industry – at the expense of Wisconsin’s children and young people

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy November 14, 2019

Duffy Will Lobby for Financial Industry

BRG Group “thrilled” to hire former congressman, "a star" in state politics.

Proposal Aims To Eliminate Plastic Straws

Would prevent restaurants from providing straws, unless customers request them.

Downtown Rally for DACA, Dreamers

Bus loads of activists at Federal Building urged U.S. Supreme Court to rule in favor of immigrants.

Baldwin, Democrats Unveil New Report Detailing How Trump Administration Mismanaged Payments to Farmers for Trade Damages

New data shows how payments create deep inequities, benefiting farms that have experienced less trade damage

Legislators Can’t Intervene in Abortion Case, Court Says

Leaves Attorney General Kaul to defend state in Planned Parenthood challenge to GOP-passed abortion law.

How Local Doctors Discovered Vaping Illness

Medical College of Wisconsin doctors led the way to discovering some 1,300 vaping related cases in North America.

Tom Steyer Comes to Town

That would be the billionaire investor running for president who calls Trump “a fake businessman.”

Johnson Dodges Questions About Trump, Ukraine

Wisconsin senator has become one of Trump's most vocal defenders.

Man Charged With Hate Crime In Acid Attack

Clifton Blackwell accused of attack on Hispanic man, case has gotten national attention.

Cross Exit Opens Door to UW Reforms

Find leader from outside academia to take fresh look, transform UW System.

How Hispanics Have Saved Milwaukee

Acid attack against man for “invasion” of Hispanics couldn’t be more wrong about their impact.

Mayor, Officials Denounce Acid Attack

Barrett says Trump’s rhetoric has fed anger leading to such attacks.

Sean Duffy’s Rocky Start

Congressman-turned-CNN commentator gets roasted for his comments, even by his new colleagues.

Republican Pettiness Threatens Family Farmers

"At a time when Wisconsin is losing dairy farms daily and suicide rates for farmers are rising, it is unacceptable and callous for Republicans to obstruct the appointment of Secretary Pfaff."

Sen. Ron Johnson Continues Impeachment Bumbling

‘What Sen. Johnson is Proposing Isn’t Just Nonsensical, It’s Unethical’

Voces Buying Mitchell Street Building

After long search, immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera finds new home, space to grow.

The Return of Paul Ryan

His new foundation could help Ryan plan and promote his post-Trump political career.

Sen. Johnson Says Trump Not Guilty

President shouldn’t be impeached, says Johnson, who won’t recuse himself despite his Ukraine involvement.

California Got Most of State’s $810 Million

But unlike Wisconsin’s “shovel ready” train project, California’s hit many obstacles. 5th in a series.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Democrats Force Vote on Legislation to Protect People with Pre-Existing Conditions

Republican Majority Votes Against Protecting People with Pre-Existing Conditions

Senator Baldwin and Representative McEachin Introduce Legislation to Make Health Care More Affordable for Young Adults

The Advancing Youth Enrollment Act lowers health care costs while maintaining critical ACA protections

Donald Trump’s Man in Ukraine

Sen. Ron Johnson has bumbled his way into center of impeachment investigation.

Evers, Barrett Kick Off 2020 Census

They were joined by "Captain Census." Milwaukee could lose millions if Census undercounts population

Good News, Bad News on State Budget

Report finds 2018-19 year had $1.7 billion surplus, but new budget will exceed projected revenues by $800 million.

Rep. Ron Kind Has Huge 2020 War Chest

Nearly $3 million campaign fund. No Wisconsin congressional representative has more.

Big Jump in State Support for Impeachment

Marquette Poll finds 46% of those surveyed now back inquiry, up from 29% in April.

How Walker and Sykes Killed the Train

With constant support from talk radio, Walker rejected fully funded, $810 million rail project. Part 3 in a series.

Gov. Evers Announces Federal Disaster Aid Resources for Marinette County

Groups to deliver letter to Senators with over twenty organizations opposing the bill

New Marquette Law School Poll finds increased support for Trump impeachment hearings since the spring, while opinions about Trump have changed little

When asked if Trump should be impeached and removed from office, 44 percent say that Trump should be removed.

Sean Duffy Joins the “CNN Family”

And he’s already getting attacked for peddling conspiracy theories.

Mayor Barrett Reasserts His Invitation to Host the 2020 G7 Meetings

“I want world leaders to see how international trade practices can affect local economies like Milwaukee’s.”

AG Kaul Joins Lawsuit Challenging Rollback of Endangered Species Act Regulations

"The Trump administration’s decision to adopt rules weakening the Endangered Species Act is unwarranted and unlawful."

Barrett Offers City for G-7 Summit

Urges President Trump to host 2020 meeting of leading industrial nations in Milwaukee.

Trump Supporter Picked For Elections Commission

Fitzgerald appoints Bob Spindell, GOP donor and supporter of Voter ID law, to state commission.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Seeks Investigation into Possible Market Manipulation Regarding Market Bets Timed to Trump’s Comments on Trade War & Other Geopolitical Events

Lawmakers want DOJ, FBI, SEC & CFTC to probe so-called ‘Trump chaos trades’ and protect U.S. financial markets from insider trading

Segregation in Milwaukee Area Schools

The data tells a sobering story of racial and economic separation.

VP Pence’s Wisconsin Trip Cancelled

VP was to visit the plant of Elizabeth and Richard Uihlein, who’ve donated millions to Republicans.

Pocan Says Impeachment Vote Coming Soon

Democratic congressman expects House Committee to vote by year's end.

Airbnb Says Milwaukee is Fastest Growing Destination

You can stay in the Boat House, an East Side mansion or a Riverwest living room via the popular service.

Can Democrat Tom Palzewicz Win the 5th Congressional District?

He lost to Sensenbrenner with 38% of the vote in 2018, better than previous Dems had done

Even Higher Wages Won’t Fill Open Jobs

Increase legal immigration as the reliable workforce dwindles.

Penzeys Spices Spends Over $100K On Pro-Impeachment Ads

Ad says Trump's call with Ukranian President Zelensky a "mandatory open and shut case for the impeachment."

Coalition to March on the DNC Looks to Rally Local Progressive Organizations and Demand Permits for Peaceful Assembly

The Coalition brings together a variety of groups by promoting a number of progressive demands.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Hosts Round Table with Constituents, Community Advocates, About High Prescription Drug Costs

“The first thing on our agenda when we return from this October recess is to pass the prescription drug bill that I’ve described.”

Sen. Ron Johnson Mired In Trump’s Swamp

Johnson attacks FBI, CIA, and the whistleblower to defend Trump.

Do ‘Checkoff Groups’ Help or Hurt Family Dairy Farms?

Federally-required agricultural promotion organizations may not benefit small dairy farms

Johnson Defends Trump, Blasts Media

Sen. Ron Johnson uses appearance on 'Meet The Press' to defend President Trump while attacking the media, CIA and FBI

Immigration Activists Question MPD Policy Towards ICE

Fire and Police Commission delays vote on policy a third time, meanwhile activists want answers.

Does the Growing Partisan Divide Make Sense?

As the global economy changed, so did traditional Republican and Democratic constituencies.

Wisconsin Politicians and Impeachment History

From Mayor Tom Barrett to Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Wisconsinites involved in every presidential impeachment attempt.

Evers Can Do Better On Openness

Evers Administration excludes right-wing news service from receiving media notifications and shutdown a website to track open records requests.

Wisconsin Democrats and Republicans Split on Trump Impeachment

Democrats clear in call for impeachment inquiry, while Republicans have little to say.

Two Years After Introduction, Tax Scam Bill is a Clear Failure for Working Wisconsinites

Whether it’s in rural, suburban, or the urban areas of Wisconsin, hard working Wisconsinites do not feel like they are benefitting from the tax scam bill.

Union Leader and DPW Chair Call Out Trump’s Broken Promises to American Workers

"The GOP promised that these taxes [tax breaks] would help the average working American. It is not true, particularly in the building trade."

Evers Wants Gun Laws

Governor said he would call a special session if Republicans don't act.

Climate Crisis, Listen to Young People

Thousands of young people marched across the US demanding action to fight climate-change, will leaders listen?

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on President Trump’s Nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor

"This nominee is the wrong choice because workers, whistleblowers and union members need a Secretary of Labor who will fight for them on many important issues like worker rights, workplace safety, and discrimination and harassment in the workplace."

Evers, Governors Push Congress on PFAS

15 governors call for tougher standards, more protections on PFAS chemicals.

Presidential Candidate Klobuchar Visits City

Minnesota's US Senator talks voting rights, criminal justice on her campaign swing.

The “Fitz” Train Is Rolling

Scott Fitzgerald’s run for Congress embraces Trump and anti-union Right to Work law.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Gets the Job Done for Wisconsin Dairy Farmers

Wisconsin Selected to Receive $454,000 to Host the Midwest Regional Dairy Business Innovation Initiative

An Upcoming Battle in Trump Country

Duffy’s resignation in state’s northern congressional district gives Democrats hopes they can win it.

Rethinking State Economic Policies

What do state policies on Foxconn and dairy industry have in common?

State Task Force Hears From Chemical Lobby

American Chemistry Council fights regulation of dangerous chemicals.

What Polls Show About the Legislature

Voters have net positive view of Legislature but negative toward Vos, split on Fitzgerald.

Fitzgerald Will Run for Congress

Senate Majority Leader to run for Sensenbrenner’s 5th Congressional district seat.

Bradley Foundation Works to Kill Food Aid

And reduce Medicaid. Working with Koch groups, they push Trump to slash safety net.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Introduction of Legislation to Stop Use of Taxpayer Dollars at Trump Properties

"President Trump is a walking, talking, tweeting conflict of interest and it is wrong for him to line his own pockets with the abuse of taxpayer dollars."

Evers Blasts Trump “Tweet” Trade Wars

The approach “just sucks,” governor says on new state podcast.

Public School Workers, Parents, Community Leaders to protest Betsy DeVos appearance at publicly funded private voucher school

"Betsy DeVos is waging war on public education and is working to make drastic cuts to after school programs, arts education, literacy development, community schools, foreign language education, the Special Olympics, and has proposed a $143 billion cut from federal student loans."

Not Leaving Due to Trump, Sensenbrenner Says

Retiring congressman reflects on long career and why he’s retiring now.

Should Milwaukee Ban Plastic Straws?

Some alderman seem in favor. It's one of the few single-use plastics the city could ban.

Can a Democrat Succeed Duffy?

Yes, if the campaign is run on bread-and-butter issues that appeal to rural voters.

New Rules Could Target Lake Freighters

Push to make dedicated Great Lakes vessels treat ballast water to prevent spread of invasive species.

How to Win Wisconsin

What national media and political operatives don't get about the Badger State.

Pocan Sees State’s Political Winds Shifting

Trump is losing Wisconsin, Democratic congressman says.

Trump’s Economy is Failing Hard-Working Wisconsinites

"President Trump’s failing economy is built on the numerous broken promises he made to hardworking Wisconsinites," DPW Chair Ben Wikler said.

State Loses Money to Trump Border Wall

$8 million grant to Wisconsin one of 127 military projects whose funding diverted to U.S. border wall.

Key Foxconn Executive Steps Down

Ever-shrinking project loses second key executive this year.

50 Years of Jim Sensenbrenner

The numbers, the gruffness, the tales. And who will run for his seat?

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Biden leading Trump in head-to-head presidential match in Wisconsin

Biden is most popular choice in the Democratic primary field, while full sample of voters split sharply by partisanship on Trump and the economy

ACLU condemns Waukesha County Sheriff’s decision to renew Wisconsin’s only direct partnership with ICE

The Sheriff’s Department last held a “public” meeting to discuss the 287(g) program in September 2018.

Rise of Starter Home Investors. Cause for Concern?

All the city news you can use.

Wis. Republicans Once Backed Gun Control

Backing Brady Bill in 1993. Will any now support the background checks bill?

Endangered Species Act in Danger

It has high public support. But Trump wants to gut key provisions of the act.

State Will Be Three-Ring Political Circus

An open primary, voters can cross party lines, and a huge cast of presidential candidates.

Trump Campaign Continues to Try To Gaslight Wisconsinites Into Thinking Economy is Working for Them

"The pain Wisconsinites are feeling is real and only getting worse, and trying to gaslight them into thinking otherwise won't work."

4 Immigration Policies to Boost Economy

State policy changes would help immigrants earn higher wages, buy more products, pay more taxes.

Parties Eye Candidates For Duffy’s Seat

Republican state Sen. Tom Tiffany and Democratic Rep. Nick Milroy consider run for Congress.

Priorities Wisconsin Adds Outreach Director to Growing Team

Cassidy Geoghegan will lead communications and outreach efforts for Priorities Wisconsin, a part of Priorities USA’s battleground state communications program which launched last month.

GOP Congressman Sean Duffy Resigning

Northern Wisconsin Republican wants to focus on his growing family.

DPW Chair Ben Wikler Statement on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

"On equal pay day we recognize that despite the work of generations of activists to ensure equal rights, a black woman, on average, will make 61 cents on the dollar to a white man doing the same job."

Penzeys Uses Facebook to Attack Trump

Local company one of leading political spenders on Facebook, analysis shows.