Politics
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement On House Democrats’ Sit-In
"I applaud Wisconsin leaders like Rep. Gwen Moore, Rep. Mark Pocan, Rep. Ron Kind, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin for common-sense solutions to prevent tragedies like the recent mass shooting in Orlando."
Jun 23rd, 2016 by Democratic Party of WisconsinAfter 24 Hour Democratic Sit-In Demanding Action on Gun Violence, Pocan Calls for Continued Solidarity
"The gun violence epidemic affects our communities every day and it is past time for Congress to address this issue. Enough is enough.
Jun 23rd, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark PocanFractured Senate GOP in Disarray
Members at odds over transportation delays, Trump candidacy
Jun 23rd, 2016 by State Senate Democratic CommitteeGOP Shortchanges 854,000 Students to Benefit Voucher Operators
Bewley noted that even including categorical aids, public schools will likely see virtually no biennial increase compared to the recession-era budget of 2009-10.
Jun 23rd, 2016 by State Sen. Janet BewleyThanks Congresswoman Moore for her Leadership
“I applaud Congresswoman Moore and others who are willing to do whatever it takes to end the epidemic of gun violence in America.”
Jun 22nd, 2016 by State Sen. Chris LarsonU.S. Senator TamBaldwin Announces Support for Bipartisan Proposal to Keep Guns from Terrorists, Make America Safer
Bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Susan Collins will prevent those on No Fly List or the Selectee List from purchasing firearms
Jun 22nd, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSen. Taylor appointed to recidivism reduction committee
There are currently over 22,000 inmates incarcerated in Wisconsin prisons and over 66,000 individuals on probation or parole.
Jun 22nd, 2016 by State Sen. Lena TaylorState Representative Zepnick named League of Conservation Voters “Conservation Champion” with 100% voting record
Zepnick is the most senior member of the Energy and Utilities Committee and co-authored the Clean Energy Jobs Act which stalled in the State Senate in 2010.
Jun 22nd, 2016 by Josh ZepnickVerona Swanigan to Speak at Kiwanis Club of Milwaukee Meeting on June 29th
Swanigan is running for Milwaukee County District Attorney.
Jun 22nd, 2016 by Kiwanis Club of MilwaukeeGovernor Walker Announces Finalists for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Governor Walker will now interview the three finalists and make his selection prior to Justice Prosser’s retirement.
Jun 22nd, 2016 by Gov. Scott WalkerYouth Council recommends $138,755 for Milwaukee youth programs
The City of Milwaukee Youth Council has recommended the allocation of $138,755 in Community Development Block Grant funding to six agencies.
Jun 21st, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Youth Council