Politics
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
AFP-WI Thanks Rep. Adam Jarchow as Champion of Property Rights in Wisconsin
“On behalf of AFP-Wisconsin’s base of over 130,000 grassroots activists, we applaud Representative Jarchow for championing Wisconsin homeowners’ property rights.”
Sep 29th, 2017 by AFP Wisconsin
Mayor Barrett Has Begged and Borrowed for His Streetcar – The Taxpayers Are All He Has Left
Statement by Alderman Tony Zielinski
Sep 29th, 2017 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Right Wing Funded Attack on Workers to be Heard by U.S. Supreme Court
Legal Effort Seeks to Keep Ideologues, Politicians From Being Held Accountable For Tilting the System Against Working People
Sep 29th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
County Board Adopts Measure to Limit the Shackling of Pregnant Women
"The practice of restraining pregnant women is demeaning and unnecessary and best efforts must be made to avoid this practice at all costs."
Sep 28th, 2017 by State Rep. Sequanna Taylor
