Politics
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.”
Feb 12th, 2016 by Katrina ShanklandWalker Administration and Republican Legislators Must Also Be Held Accountable for Corrections Crisis
Assembly Democrats Request Audit of Department of Corrections
Feb 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter BarcaShilling statement on Sec. Wall resignation
“I am appalled by the latest revelations of child abuse and sexual assault that occurred in Gov. Walker’s Department of Corrections.”
Feb 12th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingCity of Milwaukee Wins White House “Healthy Communities Challenge”
Mayor Barrett to Welcome President Obama for Congratulatory Visit
Feb 12th, 2016 by Mayor Tom BarrettGovernor Walker Further Opens Door for Cronyism, Corruption in Wisconsin
Republican Civil Service Law Puts Political Interests over Public Interest
Feb 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter BarcaU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Congratulates Milwaukee on Winning the White House Healthy Communities Challenge
Milwaukee won the White House Healthy Communities Challenge with over 38,000 people in the Milwaukee area newly selecting a plan through the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace.
Feb 12th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinGovernor Scott Walker Announces Appointment of New Department of Corrections Secretary
"Jon Litscher has gained valuable experience by serving in numerous roles throughout his career, including various positions in state government."
Feb 12th, 2016 by Gov. Scott WalkerPlanned Parenthood Endorses Rep. Moore’s Infant Mortality Bill
Congresswoman Moore collaborated with numerous local and national organizations to develop this legislation.
Feb 12th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Gwen MooreUAW, SEIU, LIUNA, AFSCME Endorse Russ Feingold
Russ earned the endorsements because of his commitment to creating an economy that works for working and middle class Wisconsinites.
Feb 12th, 2016 by Russ FeingoldAmericans for Prosperity-Wisconsin Applauds Gov. Walker for Signing Civil Service Reform
Civil Service reform will create a more efficient and effective state government
Feb 12th, 2016 by AFP WisconsinCitizen Action, Ironworkers Local #8 Endorse Chevy Johnson
Chevy Johnson has been endorsed by a number of labor unions, progressive organizations, neighbors and elected officials.
Feb 12th, 2016 by Mayor Cavalier JohnsonIn signing civil service destruction bill, Walker “bans the box”
“As the author of the state’s ban the box legislation for multiple sessions, I am glad that the issue is beginning to gain bipartisan support.”
Feb 12th, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor