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Wisconsin Working Families Party Endorses John Chisholm for District Attorney
District Attorney Chisholm Will Continue to Fight for a Safe and Just Community
Jul 21st, 2016 by Wisconsin Working Families Party
State Rep. Mandela Barnes Endorses Marisabel Cabrera for State Assembly
Barnes values leadership and proactive representation
Jul 18th, 2016 by Marisabel Cabrera
Wisconsin Working Families Party Announces State Legislative Primary Endorsements
Wisconsin WFP Endorses Diverse Slate of Progressive Champions in Milwaukee State Legislative Races
Jul 11th, 2016 by Wisconsin Working Families Party
The Burden is Undue
SCOTUS Upholds Every Woman’s Fundamental Right to Safe, Legal Abortion
Jun 27th, 2016 by Mandela Barnes
Wisconsin Jobs Now Endorses Candidates for State Legislature
Several Progressive Champions in Contested Races Receive WJN Endorsement
Jun 16th, 2016 by Wisconsin Jobs Now
WI GOP Rep. Calls President Obama Racist and Lectures Black Legislator on Black Existence in Milwaukee
"Rep. Kremer has repeatedly used his position of power as a state legislator to attack poor people, LGBTQ+ people, and people of color."
Jun 14th, 2016 by Mandela Barnes
Divisive Rhetoric from Leaders Must Cease
“Our country has been torn apart by President Obama's divisive racism, hatred of Christianity and lambasting of the military and law enforcement.”
Jun 14th, 2016 by Jesse Kremer
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Cues Up Race Politics
Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. responds to article published in today’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, ‘Lawmaker blames Tom Barrett for crime spilling into suburbs’
Jun 8th, 2016 by Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr.
Rep. Barnes Statement on Donald Trump Style Fear Mongering by GOP Legislator
“Wisconsin Republicans have long ignored the real work and efforts by legislators and community members in Milwaukee to address the root causes of criminal activity.”
Jun 7th, 2016 by Mandela Barnes
National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Turning Wisconsin Orange to Help End Gun Violence
Jun 2nd, 2016 by Urban Milwaukee
Rep. Barnes Invited to White House Gun Violence Prevention Convening
“In Milwaukee, innocent lives continue to be lost to violent shootings at a shockingly record pace, and elected officials across our state and our nation continue to turn a blind eye to this heartbreaking problem.”
May 24th, 2016 by Mandela Barnes
Rep. Barnes Selected as One of Nation’s Top Pro-Growth Progressive Leaders
“I look forward to sharing ideas with my fellow NewDEAL Leaders, hearing about what is working best in their communities, and replicating that progressive growth here in Wisconsin.”
May 23rd, 2016 by Mandela Barnes
Mandela Barnes Announces Run for Wisconsin State Senate
“Over the next several months, I look forward to talking with families about their values and priorities as I work to earn their trust and support for State Senator.”
Apr 11th, 2016 by Mandela Barnes
Rep. Barnes Calls for AG Schimel to Investigate Walker Cover-Up of Systemic Abuses at State Facility
“Media reports have revealed that Governor Walker and his top aides knew about the serious allegations at Lincoln Hills for four whole years...”
Feb 22nd, 2016 by Mandela Barnes
Rep. Bowen calls on Governor Walker to hold Milwaukee public meeting on Lincoln Hills
"It is imperative that residents of Milwaukee have answers..."
Feb 16th, 2016 by State Rep. David Bowen
Rep. Barnes Statement on Walker’s DOC Secretary Resignation
“It is time for Governor Walker to own up to his failures, apologize for the harm he caused our youth and families, and provide real solutions to the long-standing problems within our corrections system.”
Feb 12th, 2016 by Mandela Barnes
Walker Administration and Republican Legislators Must Also Be Held Accountable for Corrections Crisis
Assembly Democrats Request Audit of Department of Corrections
Feb 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Rep. Barnes Welcomes Janan Atta Najeeb to the Wisconsin State Assembly
She is the first Muslim woman to ever lead the Wisconsin State Assembly in prayer.
Feb 11th, 2016 by Mandela Barnes
Rep. Barnes Honors Brenda Wesley with Wisconsin State Assembly “Hometown Hero” Award
She left her work in corporate America in order to advocate for those without a voice.
Feb 9th, 2016 by Mandela Barnes
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...”
Jan 13th, 2016 by Mandela Barnes
Rep. Barnes Applauds President Obama’s Efforts to Curb Gun Violence
“Just in Milwaukee alone, we had 125 gun-related homicides last year, and we already have one homicide in the first days of 2016.”
Jan 5th, 2016 by Mandela Barnes
Milwaukee Leaders Endorse Johnny Thomas for City Comptroller
“Johnny Thomas is the person that we need to be our next Milwaukee City Comptroller,” said Alderman Willie Wade.
Dec 23rd, 2015 by Johnny Thomas
Rep. Barnes and Rep. Goyke Statement on Visit to Lincoln Hills School for Boys and Copper Lake School for Girls Facility
“Unfortunately, it has come to state and federal investigations to showcase how yet another piece of our state has spiraled out of control under the watch of Gov. Walker and legislative Republicans,” said Rep. Barnes.
Dec 22nd, 2015 by Mandela Barnes
Time to Shed Light on Alleged Abuse at State Facility
“I continue to be shocked by the appalling allegations of cruel, unjust, and potentially criminal behavior at the Lincoln Hills School for Boys and Copper Lake School for Girls facility.”
Dec 15th, 2015 by Mandela Barnes
Rep. Barnes Statement on Lincoln Hills Investigation
“I am shocked by the horrific allegations of cruel, unjust, and potentially criminal behavior at the Lincoln Hills School for Boys.”
Dec 10th, 2015 by Mandela Barnes
Rep. Barnes, Other Wisconsin Legislators Urge Executive Action from President Obama to Prevent Gun Violence
“Our thoughts and prayers are not enough – our communities need real and immediate action to prevent the scourge of gun violence from spreading any further.”
Dec 8th, 2015 by Mandela Barnes
Rep. Barnes to Gov. Walker – Help Milwaukee Avoid Hunger Crisis
2,700 Milwaukee residents affected each month by failed service model
Nov 30th, 2015 by Mandela Barnes
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
Nov 17th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Wisconsinites Deserve Safety and Security in the State Capitol and Their Community
Rep Barnes released the following statement regarding the claim that a state lawmaker with a concealed weapon permit brandished his handgun in front of visitors to his Capitol office.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Mandela Barnes
GOP Pushes Door Open Further for Cronyism and Corruption
"It is simply astonishing how dead-set they are on allowing cronyism and corruption to infiltrate our government..."
Oct 27th, 2015 by Mandela Barnes
GOP Declares Wisconsin Open for Corruption
“Unfortunately, this is just yet another example of the sustained assault on Wisconsin communities...”
Oct 20th, 2015 by Mandela Barnes
Rep. Barnes Demands Release of Promised Resources for Milwaukee Gun Violence Reduction
“As elected officials, we have a duty to keep our communities as safe and secure as possible from gun violence.”
Oct 14th, 2015 by Mandela Barnes
Rep. Barnes Statement on Passing of Marty Beil
“Marty’s legacy will live on through continued efforts to empower Wisconsin’s families through worker and social justice.”
Oct 2nd, 2015 by Mandela Barnes
Wisconsin Republicans Double Down on Betrayal of Wisconsin Women
“...Wisconsin Republicans’ campaign to attack and betray Wisconsin women remains a very clear and present danger to Wisconsin families.”
Sep 24th, 2015 by Mandela Barnes
Rep. Barnes Statement on Milwaukee Bucks Arena Project Vote
“I will continue to work to ensure that this project will be a catalytic, once-in-a-generation opportunity for the city of Milwaukee and its families.”
Jul 28th, 2015 by Mandela Barnes
Marquette Law School, College of Education to host half-day conference on critical K-12 education issues
The event is part of a continuing series of conferences on K–12 education sponsored by the Law School and College of Education, and is open to the public.
Apr 29th, 2015 by Marquette University
Rep. Barnes Statement on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
As elected officials, we have a duty to keep our communities safe and secure from gun violence. However, innocent lives are being lost to violent shootings on our streets, and our state’s leaders continue to turn a blind eye to a growing epidemic of gun violence.
Apr 24th, 2015 by Mandela Barnes
Invitation from Rep. Brostoff to a Protest against the UW Budget Cut Proposal
“This evening I will be rallying with the community in support of the UW system.”
Feb 4th, 2015 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Hundreds of Volunteers to Join City Year Milwaukee for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Mandela Barnes, Superintendent Driver, Julia A. Uihlein will join volunteers to beautify Milwaukee Public Schools’ Washington High School of Information Technology
Jan 14th, 2015 by Press Release
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
Dec 4th, 2014 by WISPIRG Foundation
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Announces Endorsements
Slate highlights problem solvers.
Sep 25th, 2014 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
MPS to ‘ring in’ traditional calendar year Tuesday at one of the district’s 14 Commitment Schools
Local and state leaders to join MPS Board members, Acting Supt. Driver at MPS' Thurston Woods Campus
Sep 2nd, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
State Representative Mandela Barnes Endorses Jonathan Brostoff
Brostoff campaign continues to earn support from Milwaukee’s state delegation
Jul 16th, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Ten Days Left for Former BadgerCare Enrollees to Sign Up for the Marketplace
Advocates also urge Gov. Walker to accept federal Medicaid funds to expand coverage
May 21st, 2014 by Press Release
Legislators Seek to Outlaw Discrimination Against Long-Term Unemployed
At a media event Wednesday at the State Capitol, Citizen Action of Wisconsin, State Representative Mandela Barnes and State Senator Dave Hansen announced legislation banning employment discrimination against the long term unemployed.
Jan 22nd, 2014 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Jonathan Brostoff announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly
New Leadership for a New Milwaukee
Dec 11th, 2013 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Redistricting reform the antidote to Republican extremism
Assembly Democratic freshmen urge support for non-partisan redistricting reform as fall session ends
Nov 13th, 2013 by Press Release
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.
Dec 21st, 2012 by State Rep. Peter Barca
