Politics
25,000 State Retirees Could Lose Pensions
Wisconsin Teamsters’ pensions in jeopardy due to federal inaction, alleged mismanagement.
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Wisconsin Teamsters' pensions in jeopardy due to federal inaction, alleged mismanagement.
State’s top business group pushed lame duck bill giving Republicans control of state rules.
Legislature's lame duck session passed $60 million income tax cut, mostly benefits top 20%.
Speakers at UWM panel urge more information to combat ignorance about immigrants.
What's the deal with Komatsu? And Senator Chris Larson joins the show to talk about the lame duck legislative session.
One of the most down-to-earth guys you'd ever meet, he accomplished a lot.
Will avoid federal wage requirements; experts express concerns.
Remembered for his accomplishments? Or his “poor loser” legislation?
Sees challenges, promises changes to county office run by David Clarke for 15 years.
Vos and Fitzgerald didn’t even attend the public hearing on their far-reaching legislation.
Details in lame duck bills show disdain for democracy by Vos and Fitzgerald.
How local leaders should respond to metro Milwaukee’s low ranking in recent study.
Barrett, Abele, Moore oppose Trump plan requiring minimum income for immigrants to America.
Endorsements
The election for the Milwaukee Board of School Directors is April 2, 2019, with a possible primary February 19.
"It’s an honor to have the support of so many renowned leaders from across Milwaukee County who know what it takes to serve the court."
"I’m honored to have the Milwaukee Police Association’s endorsement."
"It's great to know the firefighters have got my back in this very competitive race."
Voight, a Republican, served as Treasurer from 1995 to 2007.
Remembered for his accomplishments? Or his “poor loser” legislation?
Besides $4.1 billion subsidy, it seeks IP rights of students, faculty, other companies.
Killing city’s restaurant rating system could increase food-borne illness in Milwaukee.
Details in lame duck bills show disdain for democracy by Vos and Fitzgerald.
State school report cards since 2014 tell the tale. Are there solutions for MPS?
Measuring charter and choice schools against MPS is revealing.
One-third of all judges in state appointed by Republican governor.
27 women Democrats running for Assembly lost, women leaders point to gerrymandering.
Press Releases
The statewide tour will start on Tuesday, December 11 in Green Bay and end the following week in Milwaukee.
"Alec [Zimmerman] will be an integral part of the team as we work diligently on behalf of our constituents."
"Investing in an economy that creates good-paying, family-supporting jobs for the people of Wisconsin is a top priority for our administration."
The legislation will help ensure women have better access to timely, high quality maternity care by identifying provider shortage areas in rural and underserved communities
Committee Approves Measure to Ensure Delivery of Quality Healthcare
"Americans for Prosperity encourages the legislature to work with Governor-elect Evers to address this mounting due process crisis in 2019."
Subjective criteria, work disincentives plague disability insurance program
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.
Wisconsin and Michigan Republicans are following the dangerous political games played by North Carolina GOP in 2016
