Politics
Congressman Sensenbrenner Reintroduces MOTION Act in the House of Representatives
The MOTION Act would allow railroad employees to remain on duty and continue working in excess of federal hours of service limits to ensure their trains are not blocking crossings.
Jun 29th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Jim SensenbrennerLocal aldermen delay review of resolution requiring Health Department to notify community of lead in water risks
The resolution aims to improve the Health Department’s communications efforts about lead to the public and media.
Jun 29th, 2017 by Press ReleaseWhat’s in a name? An intentional shift
Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson - June 29, 2017
Jun 29th, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier JohnsonThe scourge of out of control prostitution, drugs
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - June 29, 2017
Jun 29th, 2017 by State Rep. Bob DonovanU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Committee Passage of Measure to Modernize VA Appeals Process
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee approves bipartisan legislation, now heads to full Senate for vote
Jun 29th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinReps. Pocan and Conyers Introduce Bill to End Interstate Cross Check
"Kicking legally registered voters off the voting rolls stifles democracy..."
Jun 29th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Mark PocanGovernor Walker Announces 35 Municipalities to Receive a Total of $13.8 Million to Remove Lead Service Lines
Milwaukee received the largest award of $2.6 million.
Jun 28th, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerNew Marquette Law School Poll finds Trump approval rating at 41 percent in Wisconsin
Opinions split on health care, Russia, other issues
Jun 28th, 2017 by Marquette UniversityExamination of Pension System Confirms Systemic Errors Span At Least Three Decades
"This examination also confirms that this kind of piecemeal reform strategy is a total failure for our system."
Jun 28th, 2017 by County Executive Chris AbeleRep. Jimmy Anderson Sits with Senator Baldwin and Citizens Action of Wisconsin Against the Republican Healthcare Plan
The people of Wisconsin and the people of the United States deserve better than this health care bill.
Jun 28th, 2017 by State Rep. Jimmy AndersonSenator Craig’s Statement on Chief Flynn’s Blame Game
"Chief Flynn is playing politics instead of fixing problems under his direct control"
Jun 27th, 2017 by State Sen. David CraigSenate’s Tax Cut/Health Care Bill Will Cause 394,100 Wisconsinites to Lose Coverage
Average Cost for Elderly Enrollees Would Increase by $5,574
Jun 27th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan