Politics
Georgia Maxwell Elected Chair of the Labor and Industry Review Commission
Maxwell previously served as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Workforce Development.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerGovernor Walker Announces Wisconsin Awarded More Than $15 Million to Fight Opioid Epidemic
$7.6 million federal grant approved for second year
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerGovernor Walker Signs Bill Banning Synthetic Types of Fentanyl
The bill adds forms of fentanyl to the synthetic opiates category under Schedule I.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerDemocrats Introduce CNA Pay Act to Address Nursing Aide Shortage
The rate of CNAs leaving the profession continue to increase as they leave the industry for jobs with higher wages and better benefits.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Rep. Jonathan BrostoffSpeaker Vos Announces New Assembly Committee on International Affairs and Commerce
Wisconsin exported $21 billion in products last year.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin VosRepublican Plan Would Diminish Nursing Care Quality
Democrats Provide Alternative Solution to Wisconsin’s Certified Nursing Aide Shortage
Nov 2nd, 2017 by State Rep. Lisa SubeckAssembly Passes Bill Banning Abortion Coverage
"If this policy becomes law, families in Wisconsin will have to pay the full cost of an unexpected medical emergency out of pocket."
Nov 2nd, 2017 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of WisconsinEureka! WI Assembly Ready to Strike Job-Creating Pay Dirt with Passage of Mining for America Act
AFP-Wisconsin Activists Redouble Grassroots Efforts as Measure Advances to Senate
Nov 2nd, 2017 by AFP WisconsinPocan Statement on Republicans’ Billionaires First Tax Plan
Details released show bill to be a giveaway to the wealthy at the expense of the middle class
Nov 2nd, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Mark PocanCathy Myers Slams Paul Ryan’s Tax Reform Plan
Ryan Challenger calls tax proposal “an unprecedented corporate handout”
Nov 2nd, 2017 by Cathy MyersWhen it comes to protecting our children, Evers chooses to do nothing
"We can’t trust Evers to properly protect our schools, let alone improve them."
Nov 2nd, 2017 by State Sen. Leah VukmirCounty Board Declines Accountability Vote on Wheel Tax
"It is important that each elected official be asked each budget year to go on the record to vote in favor of authorizing or ending the wheel tax."
Nov 2nd, 2017 by Sup. Deanna Alexander