Politics

Supervisor Alexander Measure Declares October as Bullying Prevention Month

Supervisor Alexander Measure Declares October as Bullying Prevention Month

"By bringing attention to the problem of bullying, we help start the conversations that let victims know they are not alone..."

Newest ‘Right-to-Carry’ legislation: Making us less safe
Newest ‘Right-to-Carry’ legislation

Making us less safe

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey - September 20, 2017

Carpenter Asks Governor to Veto Transportation Pork

Carpenter Asks Governor to Veto Transportation Pork

The letter referenced funding for projects such as the airport improvement plans for Appleton International Airport and Alexander Field in Wisconsin Rapids.

Wisconsin’s Average Student Loan Burden Tops $30,000 in Latest National Study, State Remains in Top Ten for Percentage of Grads With Debt
DOJ move could have lasting impact on Milwaukee and city residents

DOJ move could have lasting impact on Milwaukee and city residents

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey - September 20, 2017

Supervisor Alexander Proposes a Sunset Rule for the County’s Wheel Tax

Supervisor Alexander Proposes a Sunset Rule for the County’s Wheel Tax

"This policy holds us as elected officials accountable to the voters we represent..."

Mayor Barrett’s  Statement Regarding State Senate Bill 169, Allowing Concealed Carry without Permits

Mayor Barrett’s Statement Regarding State Senate Bill 169, Allowing Concealed Carry without Permits

I strongly disagree that Wisconsin needs to completely walk away from the 2011 concealed carry law that required individuals to get a permit before being allowed to carry a concealed weapon."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Reform to Increase Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care and Preschool

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Reform to Increase Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care and Preschool

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin helped introduce legislation to expand access to affordable, high-quality child care and preschool for Wisconsin families.

Committee Holds Hearing Today on Regulatory “Sunset” Bill

Committee Holds Hearing Today on Regulatory “Sunset” Bill

Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin today called on lawmakers to approve AB 384, a measure that would require the re-adoption of government rules every seven years under a rigorous review process.

Pattern of Poor Judgment Revealed by String of Departures

Pattern of Poor Judgment Revealed by String of Departures

County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr., spoke out Tuesday regarding a rapidly growing list of departures by high-level managers in the Abele administration

Governor Walker Applauds Right to Work Appeals Court Ruling

Governor Walker Applauds Right to Work Appeals Court Ruling

Governor Scott Walker issued the following statement today after the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District III ruled Wisconsin’s Right to Work law as constitutional

Chris Rockwood Announces Candidacy for State Assembly

Chris Rockwood Announces Candidacy for State Assembly

Run for 14th District will focus on issues of public education and the future of Wisconsin