Gwen Moore

State Will Get $139 Million Federal Funds for Water Infrastructure

Around $81 million will be set aside for replacement of lead pipes.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA Mifepristone Ruling

Baldwin, Crowley Promote Foreclosure-to-Affordable Housing Program

$8 million in funding will rehab tax-foreclosed homes for sale at affordable prices.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Slams Partisan Ruling Weakening Affordable Care Act

Today, a Texas judge blocked the Affordable Care Act’s preventative services requirement, which ensures preventative health services are available in ACA plans without an additional cost. In response, she released the following statement:

Marquette Law School’s Water Law and Policy Initiative to host Congresswoman Moore for a conversation on Wisconsin’s lead pipe problem, April 5

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on Polluters Over People Act

Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore voted no on H.R. 1 and released the following statement:

Free Home Repair Organization Receives $1 Million Grant

Revitalize Milwaukee secures federal grant, continues to scale up services.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson, State Representative Kalan Haywood and Hope DeVougas from US Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s office will visit students at Tenor High School on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 10:00 am

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Supports Introduction of Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act

Today, Congresswoman Moore supported introduction in the House of the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. In response, she released the following statement:

League of Conservation Voters releases National Scorecard for Wisconsin’s delegation

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Passing of Former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl

How Much Clout Does Your U.S. Rep Have?

Which committee does each one sit on and why it matters to Wisconsin.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Appointed to the Joint Economic Committee

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Milwaukee Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

Sixteenth Street Health Centers Adding a Pharmacy

The $8 million building project will expand clinic on Cesar E. Chavez Dr.

Mayor Speaks At White House Lead Summit, City Joins New Partnership

Wisconsin is part of new program aiming to increase pace of lead pipe replacement.

Massive Port Project Nears Completion

Ethanol byproduct will soon start flowing through facility, and onward to other continents.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Blasts House GOP’s Anti-Abortion Measures

Republican Legislation Guts IRS Funding Needed to Help Build a Fairer Tax System

In response to House passage of the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on House Speaker Election

Federal Spending Bill Includes $10.8 Million For Milwaukee County

Crowley says Baldwin and Moore fought 'tooth and nail' to secure funding.

County Executive David Crowley Applauds Federal Partners Securing Millions in Federal Funding for Milwaukee County Projects

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of January 6th

Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.

Milwaukee Believes Census Didn’t Count 15,800 Residents

City submitting formal challenge with more than $21 million in federal aid on the line.

Gwen Moore Talks About Wealth Inequity

House committee she serves on produces 30-minute documentary, 'Grit & Grace,' exploring the problem.

Baldwin, Moore Call for Review of Milwaukee’s 2020 Census

A Milwaukee analysis suggests the Census undercounted the city by nearly 10,000 residents, disproportionately impacting communities of color

Shining a Light on Antisemitism this Hanukkah Season

Five of Eight Wisconsin Congressional Representatives Vote For Defense of Marriage Act

Three Democrats joined by Republicans Steil and Gallagher.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Pass Respect for Marriage Act

Today, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:

Marquette University receives two grants to expand Education Preparedness Program supporting those impacted by incarceration to succeed in higher education

Goyke Will Challenge Spencer for City Attorney

Democratic state representative plans run against highly controversial city official.

Senator Baldwin Statement on Container Life Cycle Management’s $1.65 Million Settlement and Required Facility Upgrades

Baldwin successfully advocated for workers and Milwaukee residents impacted by environmental and hazardous waste violations

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on House Passage of the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022

Today, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Speaker Pelosi

Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:

Milwaukee Port Director To Lead St. Lawrence Seaway

Tindall-Schlicht to oversee U.S. portion of seaway linking Great Lakes and Atlantic Ocean.

Democrats Retain Capitol ‘Firewalls’

Barnes sets record, the most telling campaign quote and Northwest Wisconsin turns red.

Van Orden Defeats Pfaff in Western Wisconsin Congressional District

AP calls race, with Republican at 52% of vote and 95% of ballots counted.

Milwaukee Candidates for Wisconsin State Senate

And congressional race for fourth district seat.

Secretary of Labor Tours Milwaukee Wind Turbine Manufacturer

Ingeteam expects to grow Milwaukee operation as part of recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act.

Chantia Lewis Ordered To Pay More Than $27,000

Former alderwoman currently serving 30 days in custody for campaign finance violations.

Former Alderwoman Chantia Lewis Booked Into House of Correction

Lewis, who awaits restitution hearing, must serve 30 days in custody as part of plea agreement.

MacCanon Brown Street Renaming Held

For second time. Proposal honors longtime homeless advocate, but Ald. Stamper says no one contacted him.

Fitzgerald Constituent Mailing Draws Ethics Complaint

Taxpayers fund mailing that blasts Biden and ‘liberal policies.'

Moore, Sánchez, Miller Introduce Bill to Protect Survivors of Sexual Violence from Unexpected Medical Costs

Chantia Lewis Sentenced To 30 Days In Custody, 3 Years Probation

Sentence much lighter than DA wanted for two campaign finance felonies.

MCTS Adds 73 New Clean-Diesel Buses To Fleet

MCTS working to replace more than 200 aging buses by 2024.

Supervisor Martin Applauds Arrival of 73 New Clean Diesel Buses

Praises hard work of local and federal leaders

Senator Baldwin Leads Senate Resolution to Remember the 10th Anniversary of Shooting at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek

Milwaukee’s Racial Disparity in Homeownership Growing

Report finds gap worse than in 10 peer cities and has worsened since Great Recession.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Pass Legislation to Secure Right to Contraceptive Care

All The Candidates In Aug. 9 Primary Election

Including contested races for governor, U.S. senator, Congress, sheriff, clerk of circuit court.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Secures Key Investments and Vital Resources for Milwaukee in House-passed FY 2023 Omnibus Funding Package

Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore voted to pass H.R. 8294, a six-bill appropriations minibus. This package includes the following six appropriations bills: Transportation-HUD; Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA; Energy and Water Development; Financial Services and General Government; Interior-Environment; and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs.

Why Steil Supported Same Sex Marriage

Rep. Bryan Steil is only Republican in state to support House bill, as his party swings ever further right.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Enshrine Marriage Equality in Federal Law

Today, Congresswoman Moore voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, which enshrines marriage equality in law for same-sex couples and interracial couples guaranteed by Loving v. Virginia and Obergefell v. Hodges and repeals the Defense of Marriage Act. In response, she released the following statement:

County Must Decide On North-South BRT

Project could be transformative, but $148 million price tag nearly twice that of East-West BRT.

Biden’s Infrastructure Czar Visits City, Touts Lead Lateral Funding

City has replaced 524 laterals this year, but Biden administration says that will greatly increase with federal funding.

What’s That Big, New Tower at The Port?

Largest port investment in 60 years is beginning to materialize. See it from the Hoan Bridge.

Evers Offers Clemency For Doctors Prosecuted for Providing Abortions

Governor made commitment during keynote speech of the state Democratic Party Convention.

State Leaders React to Overturning of Roe

Republicans celebrate, Democrats say they are ‘heartbroken’

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Advances Legislation to Increase Access to Federal Credit Unions in Underserved Communities

House Districts’ Maps Protect Incumbents

State's 8 congressional districts typically won by incumbents, resulting in long tenure.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Backs Legislation that Would Create Tool for Federal, State, Local Courts to Use to Help Prevent Gun Violence

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Protect Great Lakes and Support Milwaukee Project to Prevent Sewer Overflows

Today, Congresswoman Moore voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA), which supports Army Corps of Engineers’ projects that address flood damage reduction, promote ecosystem restoration, support climate resiliency, and address water resource needs in underserved communities. These projects benefit communities across the country, including in Milwaukee.

Grothman, Gallagher Face No Opponents

Only Wisconsin congressional districts without a Democrat on the ballot.

Gwen Moore Bill Adds Doulas, Midwives to Medicaid

Mamas First Act would require state Medicaid programs to cover doula, midwife services.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Fight Gas Price Gouging

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes For Measures to Help Secure Access to Baby Formula For Families

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Supports Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022

Congresswoman Gwen Moore voted for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2022, a crucial workforce development bill that will expand job training and career services for American workers. In response, she released the following statement:

Gwen Moore Discusses Her Abortion

One of few woman in Congress to talk frankly about the days before Roe, an era that may soon return.

City’s Housing Crisis Has Historic Roots

Impact of redlining, restrictive covenants, disinvestment still felt today.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Mass Shooting in Milwaukee

Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congresswoman Alma Adams Lead Appropriations Letter Urging the Expansion of Perinatal Workforce

Representatives Gwen Moore, David N. Cicilline, and John Katko Lead Call for Increased Funding in FY 2023 for Federal Lead Poisoning Prevention Efforts

Moore, Cole Introduce IHS Health Professions Tax Fairness Act

U.S. House Committee Comes to Milwaukee

Investigating housing inequities, barriers to home ownership residents face.

New Mayor Offers Upbeat Inaugural Address

A who's who crowd cheers Johnson's vision of improved public safety and family-supporting jobs

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Provide Needed Support to Local Small Businesses and Restaurants Affected by COVID-19

Milwaukee Recognized with Nation’s Lowest Unsheltered Homeless Population

Leaders Point to County, City, Business and Community Collaboration, Along with Federal Support, in Reaching the Distinction

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court

In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:

Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Make Insulin More Affordable for Millions of Americans

The Affordable Insulin Now Act requires Medicare Part D plans and commercial health insurance plans to cover insulin and cap cost-sharing at no more than $35 per month.

Congress Extends Streetcar Grant

Extended deadline for spending grant allows city to finish streetcar line through delayed Couture tower.

America’s Black Holocaust Museum Reopens To Great Fanfare

Packed event 14 years in the making is just the beginning says CEO.

Great Lakes Get $1 Billion for Clean Up

Funding from infrastructure law will help with remediation in Milwaukee Estuary.

Senator Baldwin Works to Deliver $1 Billion Investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Cleanup and Restore Great Lakes

The investment will accelerate cleaning Areas of Concern in Wisconsin near the St. Louis River, Fox River, Milwaukee Estuary, and Sheboygan

Port Building New Cruise Ship Dock

Gov. Tony Evers announces $3.5 million grant to bolster $7 million project.

Governments Should Support Apprenticeship Program

Build Back Better funding can help assure more people of color become skilled laborers.

Mandela Barnes Raises Over $1.23 Million in Q4 With Average Donation Under $50

Since Launching Mandela Has Raised Over $2.3 Million With Nearly 50,000 Individual Donations

Wisconsin Democrats Rally Behind President Biden’s Call for Voting Rights Legislation

USDA Secretary Touts Lead Removal Funding

Sec. Tom Vilsack visits Bloomer, Wis. announcing $28 million for lead pipe removal.

Infrastructure Funds Impact Entire State

Every person, every region in state helped. Yet package divided state's congressional delegation.

‘No Thanksgiving Without immigrants’

Advocates in Wisconsin call on congressional Democrats to deliver a pathway to citizenship.

Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Counts

He faced five charges, including first degree homicide, for shootings during 2020 protests in Kenosha.

Clean Wisconsin Applauds House Passage of Largest Effort to Fight Climate Change in American History

Fitzgerald Joins Delegation in Recognizing Wisconsin’s Veteran Mentorship Programs

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

Legal Action of Wisconsin Awarded $399,694 Grant to Help Low-Income Technical College Students

Construction Starts on Biggest Port Project In More Than 60 Years

Milwaukee project intended to make Wisconsin export hub for ethanol byproduct.

Lena Taylor Is Running For Lieutenant Governor

Veteran state senator would be first Black woman to hold the position.

Contribution to Marina Dimitrijevic of $75

Contribution to Tearman Spencer of $500

Contribution to Tearman Spencer of $500

Contribution to JoCasta Zamarripa of $75

Contribution to Tearman Spencer of $500

Contribution to Khalif Rainey of $100