Tim Carpenter

Community Gathers to Advocate for More Affordable Child Care

Sen. Carpenter statement on removal from committee assignment

Republicans are afraid of open debate

State Legislators Endorse JoCasta Zamarripa WI Secretary of State

Rep. Ortiz-Velez and Sen. Carpenter Announce Hearing On Election Nomination Bill

Legislation Would Provide Transparency, Accountability for Private School Vouchers

Legislative Democrats Introduce the “Build A Stronger Wisconsin” Package to Improve Wisconsin’s Economy and Strengthen the Middle Class by Supporting Union Labor

Every Democratic Lawmaker Has Signed On to All Four Bills in the Package

Representative Anderson Introduces Resolution Calling for Release of Epstein Files

Statement on Mylar balloon-caused power outage

Two More Southside Progressive Leaders Endorse Supervisor Jack Eckblad For Re-Election in Supervisory District 4

Leaders are latest to join the growing coalition of support for Eckblad's re-election.

Rep. Donovan’s Tinkering Cuts I-894 & I-41 Sound Barrier Funding in Half

Statement on Passage of the State Budget

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces LGBTQIA+ Rights Mental Health Bill

Statement on the Arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan

Milwaukee Delegation Statement on Arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan

Condemning RFK’s Dehumanizing Comments against People with Autism

Including the voice of a mother from the 3rd Senate District

Trump Pulls the Rug out from under Mental Health Services in Milwaukee

Sen. Carpenter Reflects on First Meeting in 2025 of the Governor’s Council on Migrant Labor

Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus Kicks Off 2025-2026 Session with Record Membership

Condemns Wisconsin, National Anti-LGBTQ+ Actions

Rep Moore Omokunde: “We seek to prevent the misuse of power by those who would prey on our community”

Sen. Hesselbein Announces Senate Democrats’ Committee Assignments

Sen. Tim Carpenter Named Conservation Champion

Senate GOP Hides from Debate on Final Day of Session

Thank you for your service, Representative Riemer!

US Postal Service Approves Hank Aaron Stamp

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa Announces Slate of Endorsements for Re-election Campaign

Sen. Carpenter Says Milwaukee and Wisconsin Deserve a Better Deal

Sen. Larson, Rep. Hong Introduce the Nurse Staffing and Patient Protection Act

Condemning the Attack in Cathedral Square Park

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and Supervisor Peter Burgelis Celebrate LGBTQ+ Community with Citations of Recognition

Sara Geenen Campaign Announces More Than 50 Endorsements From Judges & Elected Officials

GOP refuses to hold Gableman accountable to the taxpayers

The Gableman Report was a Waste of Time and Money

Republicans Rubberstamp Expanded Powers for Gableman

Sen. Carpenter Requests Legislative Audit of Michael Gableman’s Commission

Vos Gets Golden Fleece Award – Wastes $676,000 taxpayer dollars

Software firm growing Milwaukee office with WEDC help

OpenGov plans to add 65 employees, invest $400,000

Jessica Katzenmeyer Racks Up More Endorsements From Across Wisconsin

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

Republicans have turned the Natural Resources Board into a political swamp

West Allis Alderman Angelito Tenorio Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin State Treasurer

Republicans Reject Final Opportunity to Provide a Tax Break for Unemployment Recipients

Public Hearing Scheduled for Unemployment Compensation Tax Break

Proposal would exempt the first $10,200 in UC benefits from taxation

Carpenter, McGuire Introduce Bill to Ease Tax Burden on UI Benefits

Proposal would exempt the first $10,200 in benefits from taxation

Legislation introduced to ban conversion therapy statewide

Joint statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson and Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa

Sen. Carpenter and others Reintroduce Legislation to Ban Conversion Therapy in Wisconsin

34 State Legislators Endorse Jill Underly for State Superintendent

Republicans continue to leave those on Unemployment out in the cold:

Even as some of them voted to give their own businesses a tax break

Transgender Day of Remembrance, 2020

Elected Officials Across the State Join Call for Peaceful and Fair Vote Count

Republicans Refuse to Work Across the Aisle

Sen. Carpenter: Prescription Drug Task Force Recommendations a Great Step Forward for Wisconsin

Carpenter Statement on Legislative Republicans’ Decision to Boycott Legislative Session

“It’s called doing your job!”

-Senator Nass

Republican Health Committees: Missing in Action

Say it ain’t so, Joe!

Matthew Shepard’s Story Continues to Haunt and Inspire Us after 22 Years

Many Believe Fitzgerald Should Resign for Lack of COVID Response

Public Hearing is Necessary before Striking down COVID Strategy

It is Time for Scott Fitzgerald to Resign

Republican Senators Convene to Pass the Buck

The Legislature’s Lack of Action is Shameful

Statement on the Shooting of Jacob Blake, the Damage to Kenosha, and the Special Session

Christian Saldivar applauds Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s leadership on CARES Funding to help those in need during COVID-19 pandemic

I Sincerely Appreciate Your Kind Words of Support!

Protests throughout Wisconsin must remain peaceful

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council - Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

Gov. Evers Statement on Madison Protests Last Night

SCOTUS Ruling Ends the Current Fight over DACA

But does not guarantee the Dreamers’ safety

Racism and Hate Have No Home Here!

5-County Tax Freedom Day

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces “Epi Access” Legislation

Ed Fallone Gains More Endorsers as Election Nears

Milwaukee Kitchen Cabinet to Host Fourth Annual “3 Days of Christmas” Holiday Initiative

Local restaurateurs kick off three-day holiday initiative with support from local businesses and legislators

Wisconsin Republicans Forget the Reason for the Season

"I believe it’s hypocritical to pretend to care about Christmas by requiring the word be used, but then failing the spirit of the holiday and behaving like Grinches and Scrooges towards the homeless in Wisconsin."

Wisconsin Can Lead the Way on Affordable Medications

We Have Blazed this Trail Before with SeniorCare and High-Risk Insurance

Two Years after the Foxconn Contract Was Signed

and Voters Still Have a Sour Taste in Their Mouths

Republican Senators, Do Your Job!

"The overwhelming support for these two gun safety ideas demands the Wisconsin Legislature convene, debate, and vote on passage of these bills."

Hate Has No Home Here!

"I am sickened by the idea that this happened in the neighborhood where I grew up, in a city that is so proud of its immigrant heritage."

Senator Carpenter is Appointed to Governor Evers’ Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices

"Prices for treatments have risen to unsustainable levels in Wisconsin and across the country."

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices

The first meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices is scheduled for November 20.

Brett Blomme for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Announces List of Early Endorsements

“I am so honored to have earned the support of these great leaders.”

Where’s Robin?

"Today at the Senate Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs public hearing, Speaker Robin Vos didn’t even bother to testify on his own bill..."

Speaker Robin Vos’ Moral Failure

"Speaker Vos’ disregard for a colleague is frankly embarrassing."

Honoring the Memory of Jeffrey Wischer, William DeGrave, and Jerome Starr

"As you are out and about this weekend, I hope that you will take a moment to reflect on this tragedy and the loss of life that sadly took place during the construction of our iconic Miller Park."

The Battle to Sunset the Miller Park Tax is Finally Over

"I am happy to see this is finally happening."

Sen. Carpenter: “Thank you Governor Evers”

Governor Issues Executive Order to Fly Rainbow Flag Over State Capitol

Rep. Mark Spreitzer and LGBT Caucus Introduce Bipartisan Equality Agenda

"As an out gay man, I am proud to stand by my fellow LGBT legislators today to present the Equality Agenda in honor of Pride Month."

Six State Legislative Democrats endorse Chris Abele for re-election

Abele earns support from more legislative Democrats than during his successful 2016 campaign

Lottery Windfall Money Should Be Dedicated for Local Road Aids

‘This is a once in a lifetime opportunity’

Excess from the Miller Park Tax Should Be Returned to the 5 Counties

"The District has stated that barring any significant shift in economic conditions, they will be ready to officially sunset the tax at their March 2020 meeting."

State Legislators endorse JoCasta Zamarripa in race to be next 8th District Alderwoman

"I’m humbled so many of my current colleagues have my back on this journey to serve Milwaukee on the Common Council."

It’s Groundhog Day in the GOP Legislature

Majority Party Continues to Try and Deflect Blame

City-wide School Board Candidate Bob Peterson announces endorsement from 23 elected officials

The full list of elected officials to have endorsed Bob Peterson for MPS school board represents a broad span of Milwaukee’s neighborhoods.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Signs Executive Order Protecting LGBTQ State Employees

Wisconsin is one of 28 states without explicit non-discrimination protections on the basis of gender identity.

Sen. Carpenter Attends “The People’s Budget Listening Session”

Governor-Elect Evers and Lt. Governor-Elect Barnes Host Session

Carpenter: Require ‘Lame Duck” Bills to Supermajority Votes

“The tactics of these Republicans are an embarrassment to Wisconsin’s good government reputation and a black eye to our democracy.”

Governor Walker: What Will Your Message To Gov.-Elect Evers Be?

I call on you to veto any and all bills passed during our lame-duck session that will limit the powers of our newly elected Governor and Attorney General.

5-County Fridays with the Milwaukee Brewers

"September 7th and 28th are the last days to take advantage of the 5-County Fridays deal."

Jerry Kramer— Finally a Hall of Famer

"I can’t think of anyone more deserving!"

You Can’t Miss the 167th Wisconsin State Fair!

"There’s something for everyone, which is what makes it one of my favorite traditions!"

In the DNC Selection Process, Milwaukee is the Crème de la Crème

"Milwaukee, Wisconsin would be the perfect location to host the upcoming Democratic National Convention in 2020!"