Politics

• Lipscomb Proposal to Modernize MCTS Bus Fleet Will Save County $27 Million

  Nov 21st, 2019 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.

  Full Conversion to Battery Electric Buses Could be Completed by 2040

• U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls Out Trump Administration’s Efforts to Promote Junk Plans Under Questionable Legal Authority

  Nov 21st, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

  This comes in response to links on the HealthCare.gov website that re-direct customers to third-party online brokers that sell junk insurance plans on their websites.

• AFP-WI Applauds Gov. Evers for Ending Miller Park Perk

  Nov 21st, 2019 by AFP Wisconsin

  Bipartisan rebuke of corporate welfare keeps more money in Wisconsinites’ pockets

• Study

  When WI Union Members Vote, Number of Public Unions Shrink

  Nov 21st, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty

  Original Act 10 research examines effect of annual certification election results

• ACLU of Wisconsin Statement on Governor Evers Signing Anti-Protest Bill Into Law

  Nov 20th, 2019 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin

  “We are deeply disappointed by Governor Evers’ decision to sign this harmful and unnecessary legislation, despite strong opposition from environmental and civil rights advocates and Native Tribes across the state.”

• Team Taylor Welcomes Tom To The 2020 Mayoral Race

  Nov 20th, 2019 by State Sen. Lena Taylor

  We are in crisis and I am calling upon every person in the city to join me in the movement to better serve Milwaukee!

• Gov. Evers Signs Assembly Bill 132 Relating to the Regulation of E-Bikes

  Nov 20th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers

  “Electric bicycles are not only a fun alternative to regular bicycles, but they offer a more sustainable and accessible transportation option for Wisconsinites.”

• New Marquette Law School Poll finds shifts in Wisconsin public opinion favorable to President Trump on impeachment and presidential election preferences

  Nov 20th, 2019 by Marquette University

  Trump holds small leads over each of four top Democratic candidates for president in head-to-head matchups in the new survey

• AG Kaul Announces Testing Complete for All Kits Designated for Testing and New SAKI Grant Awarded

  Nov 20th, 2019 by Josh Kaul

  As of November 20, 2019, testing is complete for all kits designated for testing in the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative.

• 2020 Budget Benefits County’s South Shore

  Nov 20th, 2019 by Sup. Steven Shea

  "Despite the limits on our revenue and overall reduction in spending, there are several bright spots in the 2020 budget that South Shore that residents can look forward to."

• Reps. Sensenbrenner and Kelly Introduce Bill to Assist Law Enforcement and Reduce Violence

  Nov 19th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner

  "Gunfire detection technology has proven to be successful in many cities across the U.S., including in my home state of Wisconsin."

• Gov. Evers Signs Assembly Bill 52 Relating to Youth Homelessness

  Nov 19th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers

  "No kid should have to worry about where they are going to sleep at night, but the reality is that there are thousands of homeless and unaccompanied kids across our state."