Politics

• Democrats introduce legislation to protect taxpayers from unaccountable voucher programs

  Dec 10th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach

  Many taxpayers have had to increase their own taxes in order to keep their public school doors open while vouchers drain the district’s resources without any transparency or accountability.

• Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to National Guard Bureau Investigation

  Dec 10th, 2019 by Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald

  "Since last November, when I was first contacted by a solider, my primary concern has been justice and support for victims."

• Logsdon Restores Funding for Salvation Army Homeless Shelter Services

  Dec 10th, 2019 by Sup. Patti Logsdon

  Milwaukee County originally recommended no 2020 funding for the Salvation Army shelter services.

• Sensenbrenner Statement on Articles of Impeachment

  Dec 10th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner

  "The Democrats’ obsession with ousting the President made today an inevitability, but it is nevertheless a sad day for the Republic."

• ACLU of Wisconsin Statement on Menomonee Falls School Board Decision to Retire Racist Mascot

  Dec 9th, 2019 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin

  “We are pleased with the decision by the Menomonee Falls School board to end the perpetuation of negative and damaging stereotypes about indigenous people through the use of a racist mascot.”

• U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on National Guard Bureau Report on Wisconsin National Guard

  Dec 9th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

  "Our Wisconsin National Guard service members deserve leadership of unmatched integrity and a work environment free of sexual assault, harassment and the fear of retaliation."

• AG Kaul Statement on National Guard Report and Reforms

  Dec 9th, 2019 by Josh Kaul

  "I support Governor Evers’ swift response to the National Guard Bureau Office of Complex Investigations report, with his issuance of Executive Order #62."

• Gov. Evers Announces Sweeping Reforms Within Wisconsin National Guard

  Dec 9th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers

  Gov. Evers Calls for Leadership Change; Signs Executive Order #62 relating to Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Reporting Procedures, Investigation Protocols, and Accountability Measures in the Wisconsin National Guard

• Rev. Dr. Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. Joins the Race to Replace Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander

  Dec 9th, 2019 by Rev. Dr. Russell Antonio Goodwin

  My Mission is to move Milwaukee County & it’s citizen’s forward from it’s past, to a brighter future, through strategic partnerships, proactive solutions, and community awareness.

• Gov. Evers Hosts 2019 Capitol Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony with DNR Sec. Cole and Wisconsin Students

  Dec 6th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers

  “The best part about the holiday season at the Capitol is that it is a collaborative effort of folks all over our state that makes this season such a success.”

• Wisconsin Republicans Forget the Reason for the Season

  Dec 6th, 2019 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter

  "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."

• Congresswoman Moore Supports Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Improve Housing Conditions in Indian Country

  Dec 6th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore

  "I am pleased to join my colleagues in introducing this legislation that respects Tribal sovereignty and meets our trust obligation to Native Americans by providing funding for low-income housing."