Politics
Governor Walker Calls Legislature Into “Wisconn Valley” Special Session
Delivers bill that would bring Foxconn's $10 billion investment and 13,000 jobs to Wisconsin
Jul 28th, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerElections Commission Chair Responds to Federal Request for Wisconsin Voter Information
"We are confident that the results are accurate and do not contain any statistically significant number of votes cast by persons who were not eligible to vote."
Jul 28th, 2017 by Wisconsin Elections CommissionU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Reverses Drastic Cuts to Community Development Block Grant for Wisconsin
CDBG funding has helped Wisconsinites communities create jobs, promote local economic growth, and support senior citizens
Jul 28th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinThe Fire & Police Commission Deserves Mayor Barrett’s Support
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - July 28, 2017
Jul 28th, 2017 by State Rep. Bob DonovanIn Resounding Victory for Women, Grassroots Power Defeats Trumpcare
Planned Parenthood Grassroots Activists Refused to Let Bill Pass
Jul 28th, 2017 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of WisconsinSupervisors Approve Continuation of Free Birth Certificate Program
More than half of the free birth certificates provided by Milwaukee County in 2017 were provided to help young people apply for jobs.
Jul 27th, 2017 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.Supervisors Limit Excessive Pay for Top Political Appointees
Move Requires Implementation of Executive Pay Caps Adopted in 2013
Jul 27th, 2017 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.The Dangers of the Senate Health Care Vote
"The sad fact is that many Republican constituencies stand to be harmed by a repeal and ill-thought replacement bill as much as anyone else."
Jul 26th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena TaylorMayor Barrett’s Statement on Foxconn Technology Group
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding Foxconn Technology Group selecting Wisconsin to construct its new facility:
Jul 26th, 2017 by Mayor Tom BarrettSpeaker Vos Statement on Foxconn Announcement
"The manufacturing plant will provide thousands of new, good paying jobs and spur economic growth throughout our state."
Jul 26th, 2017 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin VosGlobal High-Tech Manufacturer Foxconn Announces $10 Billion Investment, Will Create 13,000 Jobs in New Wisconsin Campus
Largest new greenfield investment by a foreign-based company in U.S. history; Marks launch of Foxconn's U.S. manufacturing and 8K+5G ecosystem
Jul 26th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker