Politics
GOP Air Pollution Package
"AB 587 completely guts all regulation of air pollution in Wisconsin."
Nov 21st, 2017 by State Rep. Jimmy AndersonWILL on K-12 School Report Cards
The report cards include two major changes from previous years: the full inclusion of private schools in the choice programs and the use of student growth as a metric for school performance.
Nov 21st, 2017 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & LibertyU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Funding for Wisconsin’s Great Lakes
Senate Appropriations Committee includes $300 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Nov 20th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinCommittee recommends approval of shopping cart ordinance
Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis - November 20, 2017
Nov 20th, 2017 by Ald. Chantia LewisWisconsin Women in Government Announces 2017-2018 Board of Directors and Leadership Team
WWIG is also pleased to announce its new leadership for this year's Board of Directors.
Nov 20th, 2017 by Wisconsin Women in GovernmentGov. Walker’s 111,000 jobs deficit
GOP attacks on working families cost Wisconsin thousands of jobs
Nov 20th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingNew Study Shows Bipartisan Session Agreements Make a Positive Impact
"We wanted to have a more transparent process that allows for greater public participation in the legislative process."
Nov 20th, 2017 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin VosRep. Shankland introduces Legislation to Deter Consignment Sale Fraud
This bill increases DOT oversight over “consignment motor vehicle dealers.”
Nov 20th, 2017 by Katrina ShanklandWILL Sues State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers
The lawsuit claims that Evers and DPI are refusing to follow the newly enacted REINS Act.
Nov 20th, 2017 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & LibertyJury Duty is a Civic Responsibility
"Today Monday, November 20th, I will once again answer the call and report for jury duty."
Nov 20th, 2017 by State Sen. Tim CarpenterDemocrats Introduce Bill to Support Working Families, Increase Minimum Wage to $15
Legislation introduced today would increase Wisconsin’s minimum wage, tie minimum wage to inflation
Nov 17th, 2017 by Dane County Executive Melissa AgardDana Wachs calls on Walker administration to close Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake
"It’s clear that we have serious safety and civil liberties issues at these facilities."
Nov 16th, 2017 by State Rep. Dana Wachs