Politics
Legislative Republicans Launch Distraction From Their Inaction
Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement regarding the first Assembly session day of 2016:
Jan 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Rep. Barca Statement on Session Day Incident
“While I accept Rep. Gannon’s apology, his racially tinged rhetoric and disrespect for the institution are reprehensible."
Jan 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Legislation to Aid Disabled Taxicab Riders Passes the State Senate
“The Senate’s action today is a step forward in ensuring that those with disabilities have barrier-free access to transportation options”
Jan 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
State Assembly Congratulates the City of Madison on Achieving Platinum Status as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists
Madison achieved this honor in recognition of the city’s impressive bike paths and bike lanes, strong its partnerships with Trek and B-Cycle, its many cycling amenities, and the welcoming nature of Wisconsin’s capital city to cyclists.
Jan 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Law professor, author Cashin to present lecture on Martin Luther King’s ‘Trumpet of Conscience’ and current race relations
Cashin will compare the similarities and differences between King’s assessment of race relations, poverty, inequality and violence in 1967 to today.
Jan 12th, 2016 by Marquette University
Governor Scott Walker Rolls Out College Affordability Legislative Package
Proposals to Build on Historic Four-Year UW-System Tuition Freeze; Freeze Saved Students an Average of $6,311 Compared to Average 8.1 Percent Yearly Increases in Prior 10 Years
Jan 12th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
UWM researchers participate tonight in educational vigil for Wisconsin burial mounds
The vigil will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at a prehistoric burial mound in Lake Park near the UW-Milwaukee campus.
Jan 12th, 2016 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Additional Milwaukee Leaders Endorse Johnny Thomas for City Comptroller
“Johnny Thomas is a leader the people of Milwaukee need,” said Senator Lena Taylor.
Jan 12th, 2016 by Johnny Thomas
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Emphasizes the Need for Affordable Health Care
There are 336,000 Wisconsin women in need of affordable, preventive health care including cancer screens, mammogram referrals, birth control and STD testing and treatment.
Jan 11th, 2016 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
Rep. Barca Statement on Public Records Board Revising Open Records Policy
“My fellow Democrats and I will continue to work to protect public access to government records and ensure our citizens know what their elected officials are doing behind closed doors.”
Jan 11th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Governor Scott Walker Announces Government Accountability Board Appointments
The Board is made up of six non-partisan, former state judges.
Jan 11th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
As Concerns Over Homelessness in Milwaukee Increase, Chris Larson Addresses County Executive Abele’s Insufficient Emergency Shelter Funding
“County Executive Abele has actually lectured homeless shelters on searching for other sources of funding while simultaneously requesting $100,000 taxpayer money to fund his private armed bodyguards.”
Jan 11th, 2016 by State Sen. Chris Larson
