Politics
Wisconsin Gerrymandering Case Before the U.S. Supreme Court Tomorrow
ACLU of Wisconsin filed a friend-of-the-court brief arguing gerrymandering scheme is unconstitutional
Oct 2nd, 2017 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Reps. Sargent and Taylor Request LAB Audit of DOJ Sexual Assault Kit Testing
Legislators today requested an official state audit relating to Wisconsin’s sexual assault kit backlog
Oct 2nd, 2017 by Dane County Executive Melissa Agard
Governor Walker Proclaims October as Manufacturing Month Across Wisconsin
In 2017, Wisconsin's unemployment rate reached a near-historic low and the number of employed Wisconsinites reached a record high.
Oct 2nd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Pocan Statement on Mass Shooting in Las Vegas
"As long as Congress fails to act, it is complicit in the deaths of innocent Americans."
Oct 2nd, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Representatives Highlight Healthy Babies, Working Mothers Act on Child Health Day
“The bill would ensure new mothers can make the healthy decision to breastfeed their babies, while still being able to provide economic security for their families.”
Oct 2nd, 2017 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Statement on DVA Secretary Zimmerman’s Column
"The divisive and inflammatory rhetoric used by Secretary Zimmerman in his column is counter-productive and well outside the scope of his duties as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs."
Oct 2nd, 2017 by State Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein
Randy Bryce Raises More Than $1 Million in Quarter 3, in Grassroots Campaign to Repeal and Replace Speaker Ryan
More Than 38,000 Total Donors to date for an Average Contribution of $25; Campaign Now Has More Than $1 Million Cash-on-Hand
Oct 2nd, 2017 by Randy Bryce
Whitford Plaintiffs in Historic Map-rigging Case Rally in Advance of U.S. Supreme Court Oral Argument
The state is appealing that ruling in order to protect legislative gains made by the majority party in Wisconsin despite elections in which they won fewer votes.
Oct 1st, 2017 by Wisconsin Fair Elections Project
Milwaukee County Office on African American Affairs Announces Confirmation of Nicole Brookshire as Director of the Office on African American Affairs
Mrs. Brookshire’s confirmation comes following a comprehensive national search, a series of public listening sessions and meetings with key social justice stakeholders.
Sep 29th, 2017 by Milwaukee County Office on African American Affairs
Governor Walker Appoints Douglas Mrotek as Sawyer County Sheriff
Mrotek, a resident of Hayward, Wisconsin, holds over 34 years of law enforcement experience, 31 of which have been with the City of Hayward Police Department.
Sep 29th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Update on Wisconsin Elections Cyber Security
In 2016, Russian government cyber actors unsuccessfully targeted Wisconsin’s voter registration system.
Sep 29th, 2017 by Wisconsin Elections Commission
Wisconsin Congressman Mark Pocan — National Progressive Leader and Kenosha Native — Endorses Randy Bryce for Congress
Pocan praised Bryce's commitment to saving ObamaCare and passing Medicare for All.
Sep 29th, 2017 by Randy Bryce
