Politics

• New Education Statistics Show Taxpayer Money Subsidizes Families Able to Afford Private Schools

  Oct 29th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca

  Republicans choose unaccountable private school voucher expansion over adequate resources to public schools

• Marquette Law School Poll shows Walker in tight race with Burke for Wisconsin governor in 2014

  Oct 29th, 2013 by Press Release

  A new Marquette Law School Poll finds that, just over a year from the election, the 2014 Wisconsin governor’s race is shaping up to be very competitive.

• Supervisor Russell Stamper II Says Mental Health System Deserves Support, Not Blame

  Oct 25th, 2013 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II

  He Says Quality of Services for Mentally Ill Should Be Top Priority

• Representative Goyke, Representative Wright, and Senator Lassa to Introduce “Lindsey’s Law” to Provide Greater Access to Services for Victims of Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking

  Oct 23rd, 2013 by State Rep. Evan Goyke

  The legislation is currently being circulated for co-sponsorship and is supported by the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

• Rep. Barca

  “Let’s work together to boost Wisconsin economy”

  Oct 23rd, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca

  Barca calls on Gov. Walker to show leadership, reach agreement on Kenosha casino project

• New Report Explains Why Wisconsin Health Insurance Rates Dramatically Higher than Minnesota’s

  Oct 23rd, 2013 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin

  Decisions made by Wisconsin explains massive health insurance premium disparity between MN and WI on new health insurance marketplaces

• Planning and a Pint Series Takes on Bradley Center Debate

  Oct 21st, 2013 by UWM Alumni Association

  Discussion at the Bradley Center will center around future of facility, and the possibility a new arena.

• Rep. Taylor statement on special session property tax bill

  Oct 17th, 2013 by State Rep. Chris Taylor

  “This bill continues the bad policies of Scott Walker and legislative Republicans that benefit the wealthiest individuals on the backs of hard-working Wisconsin families and children.”

• High-performing teacher-led schools could be evicted under lawmakers’ proposals

  Oct 17th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools

  Even after amendments, legislation could force sales of schools recognized nationally for excellence

• Republicans reject property tax cut

  Oct 17th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca

  Democratic plan would have been a decrease for all property taxpayers rather than less of a hike for a few

• Milwaukee budget for 2014 gets high marks in Public Policy Forum report

  Oct 14th, 2013 by Ald. Michael Murphy

  The non-partisan Public Policy Forum is giving the City of Milwaukee positive marks for the proposed 2014 city budget.

• Taylor Names Thomas Harris New Chief of Staff

  Oct 11th, 2013 by State Sen. Lena Taylor

  For Immediate Release