Politics
Federal Court Finds Legislative Maps Drawn by Republicans Represent Unconstitutional Gerrymander
Court finds maps drawn by Republicans were “intended to burden the representational rights of Democratic voters”
Nov 21st, 2016 by Katrina ShanklandFederal Court overturns unconstitutional gerrymandering of Wisconsin legislative districts
The lawsuit fulfills a call issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in previous cases for a standard to measure how much partisan gerrymandering is allowable.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Wisconsin Fair Elections ProjectStatement From Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair On Federal Court Blocking Republican-Gerrymandered Maps
"This is a historic victory for our democracy and all of the voters in the great state of Wisconsin."
Nov 21st, 2016 by Democratic Party of WisconsinRep. Goyke Receives Torchbearer Award
Wisconsin Sierra Club John Muir Chapter honors Rep. Goyke for his transportation and transit efforts
Nov 21st, 2016 by Evan GoykeRep. Barca Statement on Redistricting Decision
“Voters should be able to choose their representatives, not the other way around.”
Nov 21st, 2016 by State Rep. Peter BarcaWisconsin Federal Court Strikes Down Partisan Gerrymander and Adopts Groundbreaking Legal Standard
Litigators and lead plaintiff react to historic decision
Nov 21st, 2016 by Campaign Legal CenterRep. Pocan Calls on President Obama to Protect Dreamers from Deportation
As of the end of June 2016, about 742,000 Dreamers had received DACA status.
Nov 18th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark PocanAsk for the records, please
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan November 17, 2016
Nov 17th, 2016 by State Rep. Bob DonovanU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Mayor Tom Barrett Announces $6 Million for Workforce Development to Employ Milwaukee
The funds will be used to train 1,430 individuals, and coordinate regional planning to attract and retain businesses.
Nov 17th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinPres. Hamilton blasts council members for divisive and irresponsible press release
Statement of President Ashanti Hamilton November 17, 2016
Nov 17th, 2016 by Ald. Ashanti HamiltonIs this Wobegon or Wisconsin?
Candidate for State Superintendent John Humphries released the following statement in response to the release of state report cards by the Department of Public Instruction earlier today:
Nov 17th, 2016 by John HumphriesCandidate for Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security Unable to Maintain County Jail
Latest Horrific Incident at Facility Overseen by Sheriff David Clarke Involves Newborn Child
Nov 17th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now