Politics

Statements of One Wisconsin Now on Epidemic of Violence
House Approves Conference Report on Comprehensive Opioid Legislation

House Approves Conference Report on Comprehensive Opioid Legislation

Deaths from prescription opioids and heroin set a record in 2014, climbing to 28,647.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan VA Reforms Pass the House of Representatives, Move to the Senate

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan VA Reforms Pass the House of Representatives, Move to the Senate

Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act continues to move forward after being approved by House and Senate Conference Committee this week

Cops: The domestic guardians of our great democracy
Cops

The domestic guardians of our great democracy

Statement of Alderman Bob Donovan July 8, 2016

Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson Announces Call to Action Regarding Recent Unarmed Victims of Police Shootings
Mr. Speaker, Repeal that Law!

Mr. Speaker, Repeal that Law!

Unconstitutional attack on women’s health should be stricken from state law

Rapid DNA Act Passes out of House Judiciary Committee

Rapid DNA Act Passes out of House Judiciary Committee

The Rapid DNA Act would establish a system for the integration of Rapid DNA instruments for use by law enforcement to help reduce DNA backlog.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Calls on Wisconsin Legislators to Repeal Unconstitutional Abortion Restriction and Prioritize Women’s Health

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Calls on Wisconsin Legislators to Repeal Unconstitutional Abortion Restriction and Prioritize Women’s Health

Both medical and legal experts have been clear that Wisconsin’s admitting privileges law does not enhance patient safety.

County Executive Abele endorses Thomas Harris for Senate

County Executive Abele endorses Thomas Harris for Senate

“I have known and worked with Thomas for years and I can say unequivocally that he is best person in the race to help us tackle the challenges facing Milwaukee,” Chris Abele said.

Pocan Introduces Bill to Invest in Apprenticeships and Rebuild Workforce Skills

Pocan Introduces Bill to Invest in Apprenticeships and Rebuild Workforce Skills

The LEARNS Act would increase the number of highly skilled workers in the United States and ensures the registered apprenticeship program is an effective earn-and-learn model for students, workers, and employers.

Manufacturers Tax Credit

Manufacturers Tax Credit

Republican’s Economic Development Plan = 2/3 Fewer New Jobs

It’s Time to Invest in Our Transportation System

It’s Time to Invest in Our Transportation System

Under the direction of Governor Walker the Secretary of Transportation was told that his budget request should not include any tax or fee increases.