Mark Pocan

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

Dems Want Elections Commissioner Involved in ‘Alternate Electors’ Scandal Removed

Commissioner Spindell signed documents seeking to cast state's electors for Trump in 2020.

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

The 10 Worst Politicians of 2021

The competition was really stiff this year, but here are the very worst.

Biden Appoints Milwaukee Judge William Pocan to Federal Bench

Pocan would be first openly gay judge in 7th Circuit.

Rep. Fitzgerald Requests a Moment of Silence on House Floor to Honor Waukesha Christmas Parade Victims

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

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Pocan, Others Back Military Budget Cuts

Some Democrats support his push for 10% cut.

Big Changes Needed In Political Districts

Population changes in Madison, metro Milwaukee require redrawn legislative and congressional seats.

Pocan Reintroduces Legislation to Restore Honor to Service Members Discharged Due to Sexual Orientation

GOP Bill Requires Parent Notification of Gender, Sexual Orientation Education

Bill covers any instruction on sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender expression.

State Democrats Back Afghans Resettlement

Baldwin, Kind, Pocan confident about vetting and vaccination of refugees.

Baldwin, Colleagues Visit Fort McCoy

Baldwin toured facilities and was briefed on Afghan evacuee operations

Pocan to Visit Fort McCoy, Meet with Afghan Refugees, Military Personnel

Pocan Statement on $23.9 Billion NDAA Increase

Pocan Introduces The “COVID Defense Act” to Direct Just Over 1 Percent of Pentagon Spending Towards Vaccinating 30% of the World’s Poorest Populations

Proposal could nearly double the number of people vaccinated in low-income countries worldwide with existing international efforts.

Trump Praises Brandtjen ‘Election Audit’

Puts more pressure on Vos as Pocan calls for firing Gableman.

Key Takeaways From 2020 Census Data

Dane County grew while Milwaukee shrank.

State Dems File First 2021 Redistricting Lawsuit

Suit argues a federal court should draw new legislative map

Rep. Ron Kind Won’t Run For Another Term

The La Crosse Democrat was first elected in 1996.

Pocan Statement on the Retirement of Rep. Ron Kind

Pocan, Sánchez Introduce Bill to Strengthen Social Security Benefits

History Suggests Ron Kind Will Win Reelection

Democratic congressman faces rematch against Derrick Van Orden. Just 15% of such efforts have succeeded since 1848 in Wisconsin.

Suit Charges ALEC Unlawfully Helps Republicans

Nonprofit's help to GOP politicians in Wisconsin, other states, violates its tax status?

News Events in 4 Wisconsin Cities Tout new Child Tax Credit Which Begin in July

Measure enacted as part of the American Rescue Plan cuts child poverty in Wisconsin nearly in half, but expires after 1 year

Legislators Pushed to Revise Schools Budget

Congressional Democrats warn that Republican budget could lose state $1.5 billion in federal aid.

15 State Projects Included in House Infrastructure Bill

Rep. Moore requested $19 million for projects in Milwaukee.

Pocan Celebrates Approval of $18 Million in Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment

Why Is There A Worker Shortage?

Employers disagree, but big decline in child care centers could be a key issue.

Evers Announces Reelection Bid

Speech at state Democratic convention touts education spending and new Foxconn contract.

Education Dept. Confirms, WI GOP Throwing Away $1.5 Billion in Federal Aid for Education

Rep. Tony Kurtz and Sen. Howard Marklein Disappointed in Governor’s Political Games in Reedsburg

Legislators given 59 minutes of notice for press conference about pork barrel project

State Law Makes Abortion a Felony

If U.S. Supreme Court overrules Roe v. Wade as many predict, 1849 Wisconsin law will be activated.

State’s COVID-19 Stimulus Cut by $700 Million

Gov. Evers said state will still prioritize small business with federal funds.

Pocan, Kind & Moore Request Full ARP Funds for Wisconsin

Will Biden Deliver Immigration Reform?

It’s time. He promised voters to prioritize reform bill in the first 100 days.

Who’s the Most Right Wing Of All?

Conservative group ranks state’s most conservative members of Congress and Legislature.

Pocan: “Amazon’s Workers Deserve Better”

Pocan: Wisconsin GOP Must Act to Save Food Assistance

Inaction could cost taxpayers $50 million per month

Which Members of Congress Got Vaccine?

One third are Republicans, survey of 22 states find. But Wisconsin divided by party.

Pocan Celebrates Estimated $5.7 Billion for Wisconsin in American Rescue Plan

Pocan Announces Joint Economic Committee Appointment

Forward Wisconsin Means Protecting the Freedom to Vote and Delivering Pandemic Relief

Pocan Celebrates House Vote on PRO Act

Federal Bill Combats Voter Suppression

For the People Act seeks to assure that all people have an equal right to vote.

Pocan Celebrates House Passage of For the People Act

Reps. Ron Kind, Gwen Moore, and Mark Pocan Endorse Jill Underly for Superintendent

Where Are Act 10 Players Today?

Governor and three-fourths of legislators engaged in 2011 battle over law crushing public unions have moved on.

Pocan, Grothman Pass Amendment Adding Ice Age Trail to National Park System

Work-Share Program Surges During Pandemic

Struggling businesses can keep employees on part time and lost wages recouped through state unemployment system.

Bipartisan Bashing of Ron Johnson

His latest hoax, that ‘fake Trump protesters’ led Capitol riots, called 'disgraceful.’

Pocan Tells State Legislature Not to Overturn Mask Mandate

Pocan: “A Historic Day for Our Nation”

Wisconsin Delegation Votes Party Line on Impeachment

Republicans voted against impeachment, Democrats for it.

Wisconsin Congressional Delegation on Removing Trump

Democrats want him gone, Republicans support him.

Tiffany, Fitzgerald Object To Some Biden Electors

Hours after chaos at the Capitol, two members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation vote to overturn part of the election, effort fails.

Wisconsin Political Leaders React to Capitol Storming

Though many supported Trump for years, all now condemn Capitol chaos he helped cause.

Rep. Pocan Calls for the 25th Amendment to be Invoked

“An attempted coup.”

Foley Firm Faces Blowback on Trump Call

Criticism of Milwaukee firm whose partner Cleta Mitchell helped Trump effort to "find" votes in Georgia.

Pocan Announces He Will Not Run For Senate In 2022

Pocan Criticizes Assembly GOP For Mask Policy

Assembly won't require masks, after Speaker Robin Vos appeared in ad encouraging mask wearing.

Pocan Criticizes WI State Assembly on Lack of Mask Requirement

Pocan Demands Investigation into Kushner Shell Company Campaign Finance Violations

State Response To COVID-19 a Trainwreck, Pocan says

The congressman wants an end to the partisan battle over a COVID-19 relief bill.

Pocan Quarantined After Exposure to COVID-19

Pocan: “President Trump’s Superspreader Events A Danger to Wisconsin”

Key Trump Ally Sen. Ron Johnson backs outsourcing, says it’s better to have products made ‘dirt cheap’ overseas

Pence to Janesville “The Choice is Clear”

Vice-president’s speech at Holiday Inn Conference Center says economy is on the ballot.

Ahead of Pence Visit, Health Care Workers and Wisconsin Democrats Blast Administration for Prolonging Pandemic, Slowing Economic Recovery

"No community is immune from COVID-19 -- we’ve seen that everywhere across this state, whether it’s here in Janesville or cities or rural communities, the virus has reached everywhere because of Trump's failures."

Will Legislature Pass Any Policing Reforms?

Some 20 proposed bills with more to come. Will any pass and when?

Rep. Mark Pocan’s Statement on VP Mike Pence’s Announced Visit to Wisconsin

DPW Vice-Chair Felesia Martin Calls out Trump’s Chaos as He Refuses to Condemn Kenosha Shooter

State Politicians Squabble On Postal Service

As USPS backtracks on changes, Kaul part of multi-state suit, Democrats and Republicans argue.

Senator Baldwin and Representatives Moore, Kind, and Pocan Call on President Trump to Extend Full Federal Funding for Wisconsin National Guard to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic

Trump's Cut to Federal Support for Wisconsin National Guard Will Cost State $12.5 Million

Primary Results Set Stage for November

Newcomers in many races. Kelda Roys will replace Fred Risser, nation's longest serving legislator.

Pocan Announces 2nd District Wins in 2021 House Spending Bills

Millions in funding for UW programs, F-35 noise mitigation and rural broadband.

Congressional Republicans Fail Wisconsin

Democrats passed second pandemic relief bill in May. State’s GOP members continue to delay.

Mike Pence’s Unreality Show

The Vice President loves us. That’s why he keeps coming back to Wisconsin.

Newly Out Legislator Sees Hope

Rep. Greta Neubauer joins a growing list of out LGBTQ legislators around the country.

Pocan Announces $50 Million for F-35 Noise Mitigation

Pocan: “American & United Airlines are Throwing Taxpayers Under the Proverbial Airbus”

History May Be Written By Wisconsin

State’s Democratic leaders writing a national platform to address racial equity that could lead to historic legislation.

Congress Battles Over Police Reform

Wisconsin delegation split along party lines over the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Dems in favor, GOP oppose.

Baldwin, Moore, Kind, Pocan Urge Trump Administration to Make Disabled Wisconsinites Eligible for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

Pocan Bill Bans Liability Waivers From Crowds

During pandemic would prevent gatherings of 1,000 or more, including Trump campaign events, to require attendees to sign waivers.

Five Definitions of “Defunding Police”

What could it mean? We ask some experts.

Does Your Congressperson Support Police Reform?

The positions of Wisconsin's congressional delegation on police reform.

Democrats Offer Major Police Reform Plan

Baldwin, Moore, Pocan push bill stressing transparency, accountability, banning chokeholds, racial profiling.

Pocan Wants Uniform National Police Standards

Bill includes standard for use of force, de-escalation techniques, pursuit practices.

Far More Businesses Using Work Share

Up 17-fold in state since pandemic, as companies avoid layoffs by switching workers to part-time.

National Guard COVID-19 Funding at Stake

Trump considering cuts, officials in Wisconsin, other states urge him to continue funding.

Senator Baldwin and Representatives Kind, Moore and Pocan Call on President Trump to Extend Federal Funding for Wisconsin National Guard in Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic

"An extension of this funding is critical to ensuring the safety and health of our citizens, as well as advancing efforts to reopen our state."

Pocan, Blunt Rochester & Crist Introduce COVID-19 Emergency Production Act

Wisconsin Relaxes Food Stamps Rules

Residents using SNAP benefits can now buy groceries online.

Wisconsin Politicos Respond to Safer At Home Ruling

Politicians, lobbyists and activists fall back on party line in attacking or praising decision.

Baldwin, Moore, Kind, Pocan Push for Expanded Food Assistance for Wisconsin in Coronavirus Relief Legislation

"As we face historic economic and social disruption during this pandemic, we must bolster the SNAP program and ensure access for those Wisconsinites who need food assistance."

State Gets Federal Help with COVID-19 Supplies

But barriers remain, supplies still fall way short, particularly N95 respirator masks.

Pence Visits State Amid Criticism

"No national plan,” Wisconsin still lacks COVID-19 supplies, Democrats charge.