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Do Vos, Fitzgerald Want Dictatorship?
Rather than accepting will of the voters, they hatch plans to reduce governor’s power.
Nov 10th, 2018 by James Rowen
Democrats Resist Limiting Governor’s Power
Republicans want lame-duck session to reduce Evers' power, Democrats warn of a court challenge.
Nov 10th, 2018 by Laurel White
Voters Demand Compromise
But are there issues Ever and Republicans could agree on? Yes.
Nov 9th, 2018 by John Torinus
Republicans Could Curb Governor’s Power
GOP legislative leaders plan lame-duck session to reduce governor’s power before Evers takes office.
Nov 9th, 2018 by Laurel White
‘IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S ME, THE SECOND CITY’ Sends Up Break-ups and Make-ups
Your friends, your parents, even your blind date will find something achingly familiar to laugh at.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Marcus Performing Arts Center
Kleefisch Says Walker Administration “Can’t Guarantee” What Will Be in State Level Protections for Pre-existing Conditions
Kleefisch: “I can’t guarantee what the Senate will pass and the Assembly will pass...”
Oct 28th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
GOP Legislative Candidates Have 3-1 Edge in Cash
But state’s Democratic legislative candidates raised nearly as much since January.
Oct 23rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Fitzgerald Downplays Pre-Existing Conditions Issue
Republican Senate leader says he lacks votes to pass bill, then says it could pass “in the future.”
Oct 17th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
20 Days Out: Walker Campaign and GOP Flailing With Health Care as Top Issue in the Race
Scott Walker Had a BAAAAAD Day on Health Care Yesterday
Oct 17th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Roger Roth Delivers for Owners of Professional Sports Franchise and Foreign Corporation, Not Fox Valley Workers
Milwaukee Bucks Get New Stadium, Foxconn Gets Billions, Fox Valley Workers Get Bupkis
Oct 16th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Does Wisconsin Need an Alcohol Czar?
State struggles with host of issues involved in regulating the alcohol industry.
Oct 15th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Outside Group Targets Republican Legislators
Will spend $1 million against four state senators, including Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald.
Oct 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Scott Walker, GOP Seek Lame Duck Session to Send $100 Million to Corporation That’s Had $1 in Net State Tax Since 2013
Republicans Seek to Deny Giving Voters Voice on Latest Corporate Welfare Scheme
Oct 2nd, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Governor Walker Releases Statement on Kimberly-Clark
"My message to Kimberly-Clark employees is simple: we are fighting for you. We are working together to keep your jobs in Wisconsin."
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Kimberly-Clark Won’t Get Tax Break
Company demands subsidy by September 30. Why that won’t happen.
Sep 17th, 2018 by Steven Walters
WMC Pushes For Kimberly-Clark Subsidy
State’s biggest business lobby has spent nearly $20 million to elect conservatives.
Sep 13th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Dark Money Helped Kill Lead Paint Claims
State Republicans facing recalls got $750,000 in secret cash, wrote law to bar suits to benefit lead poisoned children.
Sep 3rd, 2018 by Pawan Naidu
Wisconsin Center District Announces New Board
The board will hold its first meeting on Friday, September 21 at the Wisconsin Center.
Aug 31st, 2018 by Wisconsin Center District
Legislation Moved Quickly Under Walker
Much quicker passage, less public input, in first legislative session under Walker, analysis finds.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Teodor Teofilov
Michael Glabicki Singer/Songwriter of Rusted Root with Dirk Miller Comes to Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall
A multifaceted musician, producer and songwriter, Glabicki's talents are unique and extremely uplifting.
Aug 20th, 2018 by Marcus Performing Arts Center
One-Man Star Wars Trilogy Will Take Starlight Indoors Audiences on a Fun, Frenetic Trip to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Coming to the Marcus Center’s Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall on November 3
Aug 15th, 2018 by Marcus Performing Arts Center
Wisconsin Residents See Democracy in Decline
Nationally and here in Wisconsin, citizens feel their voices aren't being heard.
Aug 6th, 2018 by Nicole Ki
Remembering Mike Ellis
He dealt in deals, barbs, facts and fiction.
Aug 6th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Kimberly-Clark Will Consider State Subsidy
Open to state incentives, the company says, now that union has agreed to concessions.
Jul 25th, 2018 by Brady Carlson
Supreme Court Punts on Gerrymandering
No decision on merits. But Wisconsin case may eventually be sent back to high court.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
The Anti-Roads Governor
Why would a Republican governor be as anti-highways as Scott Walker?
May 17th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Walker, Republicans Warn of Blue Wave
Ryan says farewell, Vukmir endorsed at annual state convention of GOP party.
May 14th, 2018 by Laurel White
American Girl Live Comes to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 18
May 14th, 2018 by Marcus Performing Arts Center
Latest Conference Hosted by Tommy Thompson Center Continues Promoting the Right-Wing Agenda on the Public Dime
Features Right-Wing Activist Grover Norquist and Representatives of Bradley and Koch Foundation-Funded Organizations
Apr 26th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Dark Store Loophole Costs Taxpayers
Republicans blocked bill that prevented big box retailers shifting taxes to homeowners.
Apr 16th, 2018 by John Eiden
Eric Hovde Declines 2018 Run, Reiterates “Concerns” With Kevin Nicholson
"Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson will continue their brutally negative campaigns as right-wing candidates promising to sell out Wisconsin’s working families in order to help corporate special interests get even richer"
Apr 8th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Shilling statement on extraordinary session
"Gov. Walker and legislative Republicans are so desperate to maintain their grip on power that they are changing laws to silence voters."
Mar 26th, 2018 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Governor Walker Signs $100 Million School Safety Plan into Law
"Our $100 million School Safety Plan will help ensure that every student, parent, and teacher feels safe at school."
Mar 26th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Republicans will do anything to hold onto power
GOP retaliate following court ruling to uphold right to representation
Mar 23rd, 2018 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Statements from Wisconsin Democrats on the Republican Extraordinary Session
"Republicans are so fearful of the Wisconsin voters that they have publicly embarrassed themselves by calling a legislative session that is a clear attack on democracy just so they can avoid losing more special elections." - Martha Laning, Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Legislative Leaders Call an Extraordinary Session on Special Elections
Leaders Seek to Ensure Compliance with Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Governor Walker Statement on Extraordinary Session
"It would be senseless to waste taxpayer money on special elections just weeks before voters go to the polls when the Legislature has concluded its business."
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Legislators’ Donations Up 40% in 2017
Most of it to Republicans, who have 3.2 times more campaign cash than Democrats.
Mar 16th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Senate Opposes Sales Tax Holiday
Weekend tax holiday backed by Walker, Assembly would cut state revenue by $52 million, local revenues by $4 million.
Mar 14th, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius
Is GOP Trying to Destroy Democracy?
New report points to problems, which can be seen nationally and in Wisconsin.
Mar 7th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
New GOP Senators Have Clout
They may decide if Walker gets last minute laws he’s pushing for his reelection campaign.
Mar 5th, 2018 by Steven Walters
State Okays Park Land for Golf Course
Course owner, industrialist Herbert Kohler, gave $400,000 to Walker, other Republicans.
Mar 2nd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
How Americans for Prosperity Wins
Koch-funded group gives huge campaign donations, has gotten long list of bills passed.
Mar 1st, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The time for action on gun violence is now
Democrats call on Senator Fitzgerald to increase public safety
Feb 28th, 2018 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Should State Divest Gun Stocks?
Wisconsin pension fund invests in companies making guns that kill students.
Feb 27th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
State’s Rainy Day Fund Is Tiny
No contributions to it since 2013, only enough to fund six days of operations.
Feb 14th, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius
Counting Down to Capitol “Chaos”
Legislature faces a rush of many proposed bills. Which will pass?
Feb 12th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Close the Dark Stores Tax Loophole
Would GOP legislators rather raise property taxes for others than lose political donations?
Feb 8th, 2018 by State Sen. Janis Ringhand
GOP Not the Law-and-Order Party?
Republicans are undermining prosecutors, FBI, both here and nationally.
Feb 7th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Supreme Court Primary Very Divisive
Battle of Dallet, Burns and Screnock mirrors national, state political divides.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Walker’s Hands Dirty on Political Purge
Why didn't he oppose axing Elections, Ethics heads? Because he wanted revenge.
Jan 30th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Senate “Hatchet Job” Removes Haas, Bell
What did they do wrong? “I have no idea,” Fitzgerald admits, but demands firings.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Matt Rothschild
Walker Donor Given State Park Land
State approves giving Herbert Kohler lakeshore parkland for his golf course.
Jan 19th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Robert Dubac Returns to the Marcus Center with his New Show The Book of Moron on April 13-14 at the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall
Tickets on sale now!
Jan 17th, 2018 by Marcus Performing Arts Center
GOP Legislative Districts Heavily White
Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Strange Rage of Scott Fitzgerald
His call to fire elections commission leader defies the law and common sense.
Jan 12th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Politics May Doom School Funding Panel
Nearly everyone agrees system needs reform, but can’t agree how to do it.
Jan 8th, 2018 by Steven Walters
11 Sure-Fire Predictions For 2018
How crazy will 2018 be? Let us count the ways.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
WMC Still Leads In Capitol Clout
Massive spending on campaigns and lobbying by state’s biggest business group.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
CJ Szafir Promoted to Executive Vice President
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty announced the promotion of CJ Szafir to Executive Vice President.
Jan 2nd, 2018 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
One Wisconsin Now’s 2018 Predictions
Some predictions are serious, but all are certainly fearless
Dec 27th, 2017 by Scot Ross
Senate GOP Calls for Investigation into Organization They Dismantled Two Years Ago
"This request of the Attorney General is an egregious abuse of power..."
Dec 21st, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
GOP Leaders Threat: Anyone Investigating Us Risks Losing Their Jobs
‘This Gang Would Get Rid of the Ethics and Elections Boards if They Thought They Could Get Away With It’
Dec 15th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Statement by Michael Haas
"Based on my prior visits with many legislators and my ongoing work with their staffs, I was very surprised to receive the letter last night from Senator Fitzgerald and Speaker Vos."
Dec 15th, 2017 by Wisconsin Elections Commission
Republicans Stall “Dark Store” Bill
Bill opposed by special interests ends loophole lowering big box stores' property taxes.
Dec 14th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Brad Schimel’s Opioid Problem
Attorney General has been reluctant to pursue opioid manufacturers. Why?
Nov 14th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
With Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families
Industrial Acid Mining Bill Will Put Public Health at Risk for Generations
Nov 8th, 2017 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
The GOP Sales Tax Hypocrisy
Favored Republican towns allowed to levy a local sales tax. But not Milwaukee.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Bill Lets Tesla Sell Cars in State
Opposed by auto and truck dealers, who’ve donated $1.1 million to state politicians.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Leah unveils 100+ Wisconsin endorsements
Elected officials, grassroots activists and business owners unite behind Leah
Nov 2nd, 2017 by State Sen. Leah Vukmir
BritBeat: A Tribute to the Beatles Comes to the Marcus Center!
Tickets On Sale this Friday!
Nov 1st, 2017 by Marcus Performing Arts Center
Americans for Prosperity calls on Speaker Robin Vos to Apologize to Governor Walker and Senators
Speaker Vos Insulted Governor, Compared Senators to “Terrorists” in Interview
Oct 23rd, 2017 by AFP Wisconsin
Bipartisan Bill Legalizes Hemp
Big farm groups support it, state police chiefs oppose it.
Oct 13th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Chiropractors Have Capitol Clout
Group gave $1.4 million in political donations, pushed one of most heavily lobbied bills.
Oct 12th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
It’s A Non-Christmas When The Second City Denominational Visits Milwaukee On November 29 – December 3
Tickets on sale tomorrow!
Sep 28th, 2017 by Marcus Performing Arts Center
Democrats’ Leadership Blender Claws Barca
Barca’s Foxconn vote played a role in his being dumped as Assembly Democratic Leader.
Sep 25th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Leah Vukmir Announces Steering Committee for U.S. Senate
GOP Leaders across Wisconsin unite to support Leah
Sep 18th, 2017 by State Sen. Leah Vukmir
Don’t Cut Historic Tax Credits
They’re Walker's most successful economic development program. So why would he cut them?
Sep 1st, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
The Senate Must be The Grownups in the Room… Again.
"Again, I am respectfully requesting Senator Fitzgerald to act responsibly and slow down this process."
Aug 21st, 2017 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter![Live in Central Park [Revisited] Comes to the Marcus Center](https://urbanmilwaukee.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/e09461ae-700d-46ed-989d-3daf97aeef52-400x300.jpg)
Live in Central Park [Revisited] Comes to the Marcus Center
Tickets on sale this Friday, August, 18!
Aug 16th, 2017 by Marcus Performing Arts Center
10 Tough Questions About Foxconn Deal
Why legislators are squirming about whether to vote for it.
Aug 14th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Will State Get Conned by Foxconn?
Could cost billions, but still unknown is how many jobs, the pay, how deal enforced.
Jul 26th, 2017 by Scot Ross
We Hate DOT, But Here’s $712 Million
GOP senators would borrow big for Department of Transportation they distrust.
Jul 24th, 2017 by Steven Walters
How to Follow the Transportation Debate
And why a real solution will probably never be reached.
Jul 7th, 2017 by George Mitchell
MEMO – State Budget and Transportation
I hope a legislative agreement on the 2017-19 state budget can soon be reached.
Jul 6th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Will Gov. Scott Walker Stand Up For Vulnerable Wisconsinites At Risk Of Losing Health Care Insurance?
It's been widely reported that Senate Republicans are drafting their version of Trumpcare behind closed doors.
Jun 13th, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
MPS Loses Most Under Assembly GOP School-Aid Plan
Gov. Walker's school-aid plan provides $14.8 million more than Assembly plan for MPS.
Jun 12th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Senator Fitzgerald Responds to Assembly Education Press Conference
"The State Senate remains committed to fully funding K-12 education as Governor Walker proposed in his administrative budget."
Jun 6th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
How MMAC Peddles Influence
Milwaukee business group has spent $2.4 million on campaigns and lobbying.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Governor Walker Signs High Capacity Well Legislation Into Law
It is Act 10.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Speaker Vos Announces Creation of Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership
"This center will promote an even more rigorous debate of the current issues and hopefully, bipartisan solutions."
May 23rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Kooyenga Flat Tax Rejected
Walker, GOP slam his gas sales tax and flat income tax proposal.
May 15th, 2017 by Steven Walters
More Burgers, More Steak Coming
Plus: East Side gets new coffee house, new bohemian hangout.
May 11th, 2017 by Matt Mussa
Ag Interests Want Legalized Hemp
Farm groups back bill, gave legislators $1.3 million.
May 10th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Fitzgerald: Senate Advances HOPE Bills, Administrative Rules Changes
Among the bills on the day’s calendar were a number of proposals targeting opioid addiction and changes to the state’s administrative rules procedures.
May 2nd, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
SB 76 brings Grassroots groups together in defense of the waters of Wisconsin
Citizens and grassroots groups from around the state are calling for their elected officials to vote ‘no’ on SB 76
Apr 29th, 2017 by Citizens' Water Coalition of Wisconsin
Fitzgerald Applauds WHEDA Efforts to Combat Dairy Crisis
"I was pleased to hear that WHEDA has moved to implement one avenue through which the State of Wisconsin can assist the dozens of farmers impacted by the ongoing dairy crisis."
Apr 25th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Would Walker Trim Tuition Benefit?
Tax break mostly benefits wealthy. Walker might back changes.
Apr 21st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Fitzgerald: State Lawmakers Launch Dialogue with Canada on Dairy Trade
"I am disappointed that the representatives of the Canadian government have not demonstrated the sense of urgency that we in Wisconsin feel about the crisis impacting so many of our local dairy farms."
Apr 20th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
WMC Opposes Lead Pipes Bill
Business lobbyist opposes loans to homeowners to replace pipes.
Apr 20th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
