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11 Predictions for 2017 Politics
Scott Fitzgerald gets Trump appointment, redistricting is upheld and more.
Jan 2nd, 2017 by Steven Walters
Medicaid Block Grants Could Benefit State
But only if the proposed change is handled properly.
Jan 1st, 2017 by John Torinus
Top 10 Stories of 2016
Grand Ave changes, inside Paul Ryan's home, JS archive vanishes and much more.
Dec 30th, 2016 by Urban Milwaukee
WHAT A JOKE: A National Comedy Fest Supporting the ACLU – January 19th-21st
Greg Bach will host the evening of comedy at Puddler's Hall
Dec 29th, 2016 by Milwaukee Comedy
Top 10 Political Stories of 2016
Trump’s Wisconsin win, of course. But what else?
Dec 26th, 2016 by Steven Walters
A Strong Voice for Immigrant Families
Christine Neumann–Ortiz led 80,000 people in powerful immigrant rights march.
Dec 24th, 2016 by Nicholas Molina
Why Ryan Opposed Buy American Plan
Baldwin plan echoed Trump’s doctrine, got killed by lobbyists for foreign companies.
Dec 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
What Do Trump’s Voters Want?
Data provides clear picture of Trump country. Democrats may need new policies.
Dec 21st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
2017 Wisconsin Health Insurance Cost Ranking
Milwaukee Area Still Has Above Averages Costs
Dec 21st, 2016 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Sykes Exits Cruel World He Helped Create
His talk radio show was part of the problem. Will he help find solutions?
Dec 20th, 2016 by John Torinus
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..."
Dec 20th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
Sen. Carpenter Asks Governor Walker to Work to Protect SeniorCare
Senator Carpenter noted that SeniorCare serves around 60,000 seniors and saves tens of millions of dollars for Wisconsin’s seniors and taxpayers.
Dec 20th, 2016 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
Gov. Walker and President-elect Trump put polluters and special interests ahead of Wisconsin families
"Gov. Walker is once again proposing a range of costly, discriminatory and unconstitutional policies aimed at punishing workers and dividing communities."
Dec 20th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Wisconsin, Not Washington
The letter asks President-elect Trump to provide flexibility in implementing a number of programs that will help the citizens of Wisconsin.
Dec 20th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Republicans Will Review Recount Process
Though it went smoothly, Vos and Walker may want changes in the law.
Dec 19th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Trump Taps his Bankruptcy Lawyer for Ambassador to Israel
In response to President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to choose David Friedman as his nominee for ambassador to Israel, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement
Dec 16th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Russian Cyberattacks
“Russia’s interference in our elections cannot be dismissed or ignored.”
Dec 16th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Make Lemonade From Trump’s Lemons
However chaotic his style, his team could take on issues like China trade imbalance.
Dec 16th, 2016 by John Torinus
Supervisor Wasserman Outraged at Conduct of Sheriff Clarke
"Sheriff Clarke, I hope Trump takes you. Good luck in Washington. Go in peace."
Dec 15th, 2016 by Sup. Sheldon Wasserman
Speaker Paul Ryan Shows Loyalty Lies with Putin and the Kremlin, Not the American People
The response from Speaker Ryan shows the worst kind of partisanship.
Dec 15th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Paul Ryan’s Patriotism At Issue?
House Republicans he oversaw used illegally hacked information from Russians.
Dec 15th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Council Approves Help For Lead Pipes
But not a lot. Program will replace 300 lead laterals a year, with help for homeowners.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Vs. Rexnord, Who Will Win?
Wisconsin could loom large in Trump’s effort to save manufacturing jobs.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Comrades Set to Welcome Donald Trump, Whitewash Russian Attempts to Influence Elections
‘You Would Have Hoped That Patriotism Would Trump Blind Partisanship’
Dec 13th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
After Trump Delays Announcement on Business Plans, Baldwin & Senate Democrats Call on President-elect to Divest Holdings
Senators: “Whether the President of the United States makes decisions about potential trade agreements or sending troops into war, the American people need to know that the President is acting in their best interest.”
Dec 13th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
WI GOP Picks Kremlin Over The Heartland
They have stood by Donald Trump and his attacks on the intelligence community
Dec 13th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Recount Completed Ahead of Schedule With Relatively Small Changes to Final Totals
Trump’s margin over Clinton increased by 131 votes.
Dec 12th, 2016 by Wisconsin Elections Commission
Rep. Pocan Leads Letter to President-elect Trump Highlighting Republicans’ Divisions Over Buy America Requirements
“Foundries across the state are scratching their heads wondering why Republicans would want to send taxpayer dollars to companies that ship jobs overseas.”
Dec 12th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Senator Baldwin Urges President-Elect Trump to Live Up to Campaign Promises and Clarify Whether He Opposes Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid
Senators press President-Elect Trump to live up to his campaign promises and reject any cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.
Dec 11th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Trump Silent on Buy America Bill
Baldwin proposes that federal water bill require American products, Republicans resist, Trump says nothing.
Dec 9th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Will Trump Kill Federal Overtime Rule?
Labor Department rule, stalled by judge, would raise pay for 187,000 Wisconsin workers.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
High Time For Sheriff David Clarke To Get Back To Work
Four prisoners have died at the Milwaukee County Jail in recent months.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Congressman Sensenbrenner Urges President-elect Trump to Meet with Dalai Lama; Continue U.S. Relationship with Tibet
"Tibetans have the right to preserve their culture, heritage, language, and religion."
Dec 8th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
Proposed Bill Could Out Gay Students
Proposals like Texas bill could hurt teens and undermine gay-straight student alliances.
Dec 7th, 2016 by Michail Takach
State Jobs Engine Running at Half Speed
Wisconsin trails the nation, needs comprehensive economic development program.
Dec 7th, 2016 by John Torinus
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Removal of ‘Buy America’ Reform in Water Infrastructure Bill
“By removing my Buy America standard, Speaker Ryan and House Republicans are embracing the status-quo in Washington.”
Dec 5th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Poll Analysis Shows How State Turned Red
Democrats had five percent edge in party identification in 2008 and 2012; that’s gone.
Dec 5th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Announces New Executive Director
Jason Sidener to be the Democratic Party of Wisconsin's next Executive Director.
Dec 2nd, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
John Humphries Wastes No Time Pledging Allegiance to Private School Voucher Cartel
Candidate Running to Oversee Wisconsin Public Schools Praises Michigan Billionaire Heiress With No Public Education Experience Who Prefers Private Schools
Dec 2nd, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
10 Strangest Things About State Recount
Crazy cost estimates, murky legal issues, Green Party spats, and much more.
Dec 1st, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Rep. Sean Duffy Chooses Trump’s Swamp Over Wisconsin
Duffy joins Wall Street insiders.
Dec 1st, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Sheriff’s History Of Inmate Mistreatment
Problems at county jail just the latest incidents of mistreatment under Sheriff Clarke.
Nov 30th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Releases Statement on Nomination of Wealthy Insider with Deep Roots on Wall Street for Treasury Secretary
“Wisconsin families struggling to get ahead do not want foxes guarding the hen house.”
Nov 30th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Trump, Truth, and Financial Trouble
Voters’ median income -- and gullibility -- help explain election results
Nov 30th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Trump Could Trigger a Trade War
Which could badly damage the economy. A business exec looks at Trump’s policies.
Nov 29th, 2016 by John Torinus
Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Reported to be Auditioning for National Security Job With Donald Trump
No Basis By Which ‘All Hat, No Cattle’ Sheriff Qualified for National Security Post
Nov 28th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Is Charter School Bubble About to Burst?
Their shaky financing is causing failures locally, nationally. Yet Trump wants more.
Nov 28th, 2016 by Terry Falk
Statements of One Wisconsin Institute Regarding Potential Wisconsin Recount
“The fight for voting rights is bigger than any one campaign, candidate or political party.”
Nov 28th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
Trump’s Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos, A Danger To Public Education
"Wisconsin knows first hand the danger Betsy DeVos poses as head of the Department of Education."
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Trump’s DeVos Appointment Means More School Privatization, More Failure, Less Accountability
‘Being a Billionaire Whose Hobby Is Underwriting Campaigns to Steal Public School Dollars for Unaccountable Private Schools Disqualifies Her to Be Our Secretary of Education’
Nov 23rd, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Can Trump Voters’ Pessimism Be Overcome?
Identity politics failed. Democrats need policies that help all, regardless of race, region.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Stein Will Pay For Presidential Recount
Green Party wants recount of narrow Trump wins in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
How Trump Could Change Wisconsin
Walker and Republicans expect lots of federal money for the state.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Steven Walters
Why Eliminate Electoral College?
Because it would grow campaign map, forcing candidates to campaign in more states.
Nov 20th, 2016 by Chris Walker
Fear and Racism in America
Annual Summit on Milwaukee has frank, post-election discussion of race.
Nov 20th, 2016 by Naomi Waxman
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.
Nov 18th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
How to Replace Obamacare
Here’s a blueprint for a GOP health care plan with seven key ingredients.
Nov 18th, 2016 by John Torinus
An “Epidemic” of Voter Suppression
Experts say it's a massive problem in the state and may have swung election nationally.
Nov 17th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Medicare’s Big Rise in Drug Prescriptions
41 medical professionals prescribed more than $5 million. Wisconsin high for opioids.
Nov 17th, 2016 by Charles Ornstein and Ryann Grochowski Jones
Candidate for Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security Unable to Maintain County Jail
Latest Horrific Incident at Facility Overseen by Sheriff David Clarke Involves Newborn Child
Nov 17th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Voters Support Increase in Minimum Wage
Will Trump support workers with hike in federal minimum?
Nov 17th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on President-Elect Trump to Keep His Promise to Make Washington Work for Wisconsin, Not Wall Street
Close the revolving door between Wall Street and Washington
Nov 17th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Trump’s Politics of Pessimism
The data show his supporters are very pessimistic. How will he meet their needs?
Nov 16th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Reported Frontrunner for Trump Attorney General Pick Would Add to Burgeoning Voter Suppression Administration
Is Trump Poised to Follow GOP Playbook of Rigging the Rules on Voting for Partisan Political Gain?
Nov 16th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Statement On Trump White House Hires
"It is also beyond comprehension that Priebus is so willing and enthusiastic to run the White House alongside Steven Bannon..."
Nov 15th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Why Schools Are Increasingly Unequal
Act 10 and era of school referendums causes bigger gap between haves and have nots.
Nov 15th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Revenge of the Forgotten Class
Clinton and the Democrats wrote off white workers in Rust Belt states like Wisconsin.
Nov 15th, 2016 by Alec MacGillis
Bannon Appointment Underscores Danger of Trump Presidency
In response to the appointment of campaign strategist Stephen Bannon to a senior role within the Trump Administration, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement
Nov 14th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Jewish Community Relations Council denounces the appointment of Stephen Bannon
Through his words and his actions, Bannon spreads the alt-right’s dangerous white nationalism, racism and anti-Semitism.
Nov 14th, 2016 by Milwaukee Jewish Federation
Can Trump Govern?
Can the draft dodger, debt welcher, business bankrupter and philanderer actually lead?
Nov 14th, 2016 by John Torinus
Trump Appointment of Reince Priebus Brings Voter Suppression Advocate Into Oval Office
White Supremacy and Voter Suppression to Go Hand in Hand in Trump Administration
Nov 14th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
The Incredible Decline of Democrats
GOP soared, Democrats floored, in state vote. Dem decline since 2010 is stunning.
Nov 14th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Speaker Vos Statement on Reince Priebus
“Wisconsin congratulates you, Reince! We’re confident you will help make America great again.”
Nov 13th, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Jewish Community Relations Council looks forward after election
Unfortunately, this election has highlighted our differences and we have seen an increase in hateful rhetoric and activity, including overt and covert anti-Semitism.
Nov 11th, 2016 by Milwaukee Jewish Federation
Did Trump Steal Wisconsin?
Some point to voter suppression as a factor in this state and others.
Nov 11th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
15 Election Winners and Losers
Clarke to the cabinet? Should pollsters be fired? RoJo trumps Trump. And much more.
Nov 9th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Statement from Rep. Barca on Election Results
"There will be many pundits analyzing these results for weeks, but what is crystal clear is that voters are dissatisfied with the status quo."
Nov 9th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement On Election Results
"We will also work to hold President-Elect Trump accountable to the people who elected him."
Nov 9th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Early Voting Shows Hillary Leading
Early voting edge in five key states, including Wisconsin. But oh, was that misleading.
Nov 8th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Ryan Solen says Paul Ryan should quit his reelection now
Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District deserves better than a Representative who will resign soon
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Ryan Solen
Stepp’s Slothful Style of Running DNR
Or is it a Chamber of Commerce mentality? You be the judge.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by James Rowen
Questions for Senator Johnson As He Campaigns with Eric Trump
Senator Ron Johnson is falling back into the arms of Donald Trump.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Do Tax Cuts Lead to Economic Growth?
What the historic evidence since 1960s shows.
Nov 2nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
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.
Nov 2nd, 2016 by Marquette University
Associated Press: Democratic Counties Outpacing Republican Counties Nearly 2-to-1 after over 460,000 early votes cast
Only 16 percent of early votes have come from Republican strongholds.
Nov 2nd, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Zamarripa Announces Television Ad Campaign to Get Out The Vote
“My goal in political life is to increase the participation of the Latinx community to ensure our issues are addressed,” said Rep. Zamarripa.
Nov 2nd, 2016 by JoCasta Zamarripa
WisGOP Goes Full “Trump Train” In Eau Claire
Desperation?
Nov 1st, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Siefert Unfit For Sheriff, Clarke Declares
Clarke derides Siefert's physical fitness. And: Badger sports bring huge returns to UW.
Oct 31st, 2016 by Michael Horne
Sean Duffy Tells CNN George Soros Is Rigging Voting Machines
‘Bizarre’ rant by Trump surrogate caps off wild interview that includes conspiracy theories, fraudulent claims against Wisconsin voters.
Oct 31st, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Paul Ryan— still ducking the voters of WI’s 1st Congressional District
In the absence of Paul Ryan, Solen chose to answer questions from Mike Daly, the audience, and viewers on Facebook Live.
Oct 30th, 2016 by Ryan Solen
Will President Hillary Clinton Heal Divide?
Her opportunity is great… if she can overcome her flaws.
Oct 27th, 2016 by John Torinus
Three Visions of the Future
Comparing the Trump, Clinton and Ryan tax plans and their impact on the economy.
Oct 26th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Sen. Luther Olsen Plays Hide And Seek With The Voters
In a candidate forum the Senator Olsen refused to disclose if he would vote for his party's presidential nominee.
Oct 26th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Petri and Schultz Won’t Vote for Trump
Former Wisconsin congressman, former state senator are among long list of GOP dissenters.
Oct 26th, 2016 by Bill Kaplan
Millennials Could Decide The Elections
They number 69 million, one-third of electorate. But will they vote?
Oct 26th, 2016 by Elizabeth Campbell, Natalie Griffin and Amber Reece
Luther Olsen Won’t Say Whether He’ll Vote for Trump
Senator once gain fails Wisconsin women and veterans.
Oct 26th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Senator Johnson Follows Trump’s Lead Down the Gutter
Down in the polls, and short on time, Senator Johnson turns to desperate personal attacks
Oct 24th, 2016 by Russ Feingold
If Paul Ryan wins reelection he will lose as Speaker, resign November 9, cause special election in Wisconsin
Solen adds that, “continuing to run for reelection knowing that resigning is likely to happen immediately after Election Day is just playing politics and is not looking out for the people you represent.”
Oct 23rd, 2016 by Ryan Solen
Ryan Solen on his candidacy and why he shows up to every invitation he can
Solen became the Democratic nominee in August and has steadily increased his support among Democrats.
Oct 20th, 2016 by Ryan Solen
