Politics

Senate schedules last-minute vote on water privatization bill tomorrow despite widespread public opposition

Senate schedules last-minute vote on water privatization bill tomorrow despite widespread public opposition

AB 554 is a bill that threatens drinking water for millions of Wisconsinites and opens the door to corporate control of Wisconsin’s water utilities.

Governor Scott Walker Issues Executive Order Barring State Agencies from Developing 111(d) Plan

Governor Scott Walker Issues Executive Order Barring State Agencies from Developing 111(d) Plan

“Clearly, this rule exceeds the President’s authority and would place an undue burden on the Wisconsin ratepayers and manufacturers”

Rep. Mark Spreitzer proposes halt to legislative frenzy

Rep. Mark Spreitzer proposes halt to legislative frenzy

On February 16, the State Assembly will consider 110 bills while the State Senate will consider 47.

Another session of Republican inaction on student loan debt

Another session of Republican inaction on student loan debt

Republicans still won’t take up plan to reduce monthly student debt payments

Shilling questions GOP obstruction on child abuse scandal

Shilling questions GOP obstruction on child abuse scandal

Dem leader troubled by withholding of public records

Russ Feingold Releases Badger Innovation Plan

Russ Feingold Releases Badger Innovation Plan

Plan Reflects Input From Innovative Businesses Across Wisconsin

Charles Franklin goes “On the Issues” to present new Marquette Law School Poll

Charles Franklin goes “On the Issues” to present new Marquette Law School Poll

The Marquette Law School Poll is the most extensive statewide polling project in Wisconsin history.

Governor Scott Walker Issues Statement and Executive Order Lowering Flags in Honor of Justice Antonin Scalia

Governor Scott Walker Issues Statement and Executive Order Lowering Flags in Honor of Justice Antonin Scalia

In honor of Justice Scalia, Governor Walker issued an executive order to lower the flags of the United States and of the State of Wisconsin on Saturday, February 13 through the date of his interment.

Civil Rights Leader and Wisconsin Icon Attorney Vel Phillips Endorses Bailey Campaign:
Civil Rights Leader and Wisconsin Icon Attorney Vel Phillips Endorses Bailey Campaign

“Keith Bailey is the most experienced & best choice for Milwaukee’s 2nd District Alderman”

Rep. Barnes Statement on Walker’s DOC Secretary Resignation

Rep. Barnes Statement on Walker’s DOC Secretary Resignation

“It is time for Governor Walker to own up to his failures, apologize for the harm he caused our youth and families, and provide real solutions to the long-standing problems within our corrections system.”

Rep. Shankland Responds to Ed Wall’s Resignation from Secretary of DOC

Rep. Shankland Responds to Ed Wall’s Resignation from Secretary of DOC

“While the governor seems to have a refined ability to casually brush off scandal after scandal associated with his administration, the mismanagement within our correctional system needs to be addressed immediately.”

Walker Administration and Republican Legislators Must Also Be Held Accountable for Corrections Crisis