Politics
Is Wisconsin entering a recession?
‘Gold Standard’ jobs report exposes weakening economy and declining wages
Jun 7th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Bipartisan VA Accountability Reform Backed by Senator Baldwin Passes Senate
The bipartisan legislation would reform the VA by better protecting whistleblowers and providing the VA Secretary with stronger measures to discipline and hold bad employees accountable.
Jun 6th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Questions Education Secretary Betsy DeVos at Hearing on Education Budget
Senator Baldwin pressed Secretary DeVos on budget cuts to career and technical education and college affordability
Jun 6th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Senator Fitzgerald Responds to Assembly Education Press Conference
"The State Senate remains committed to fully funding K-12 education as Governor Walker proposed in his administrative budget."
Jun 6th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Hasty Action by Supervisors Pushes Valuable Leader Out the Door
"The loss of his leadership is a real blow to the county..."
Jun 6th, 2017 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Attacks on Women’s Health Loom Large as Senate Considers AHCA
Republicans on State and Federal Level Continue Attacks on Planned Parenthood
Jun 5th, 2017 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
Potential Medicaid Changes
“A Threat Level that Low-Income Wisconsinites Have Never Seen”
Jun 5th, 2017 by Community Advocates Public Policy Institute
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Requests Robust Funding for Job-Training to Help Older Wisconsinites Return to the Workforce
Trump’s FY 2018 budget proposes to completely eliminate the critical Senior Community Service Employment Program
Jun 5th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Governor Walker Urges Lawmakers to “Get it Done” at Verona Road Project
If the Legislature decides to separate transportation from the overall budget process, major projects could face major delays.
Jun 5th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Dear GOP, It’s Not Working
Wisconsin on verge of recession, Assembly GOP must take up middle class tax cut legislation
Jun 5th, 2017 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Sen. Taylor Reject’s Gov. Walker’s Attack on Parole
"Governor Walker’s attack on parole is just another example that he is refusing to do his job."
Jun 2nd, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Sen. Taylor Continues to Support Forestry and Agriculture
This motion, along with other proposals seeking worker training and protections, was rejected by the Republican majority on the Joint Finance Committee.
Jun 2nd, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
