Politics
Walker Plan Fails to Provide Real Relief on Student Debt
“Wisconsin’s economy would clearly do better if we had a real policy solution to student loan debt and the governor’s plan isn’t it.”
Jan 11th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
PBS NewsHour to host Democratic primary debate at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
NewsHour co-anchors and managing editors Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff will moderate the PBS NewsHour Democratic Primary Debate.
Jan 11th, 2016 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Dems rebuffed by Gov. Walker on student loan debt
Governor refuses bipartisan effort on student loan refinancing
Jan 11th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Wisconsin Working Families Party Endorses Larson for Milwaukee County Exec, Progressive Board & Council Slate
New progressive coalition releases first wave of Milwaukee county endorsements, pledges to aggressively support slate in run-up to Election Day
Jan 11th, 2016 by Wisconsin Working Families Party
Chris Larson’s Statement on Corporate Interest Loophole in New Campaign Finance Law
"Wisconsin should follow our long tradition of open, transparent government. The latest changing of the rules by Republicans currently in power shuts the public out of what their government is up to and why."
Jan 9th, 2016 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Recent Republican Campaign Finance Changes Open Door to Corruption
Reps. Barca and Berceau to Introduce Bill to Restore Transparency to Campaign Finance Laws
Jan 8th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
U.S. Rep. Moore Responds to Racially Insensitive Comments Made by Rep. Duffy
“It’s painfully obvious that Representative Duffy’s concern for life ends as soon as the umbilical cord is cut.”
Jan 8th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Grassroots North Shore Endorses Chris Larson for Milwaukee Country Executive
Chris has been a proven fighter for progressive causes and has shown the ability to promote ideas that are beneficial to our economy, especially raising the minimum wage.
Jan 8th, 2016 by Grassroots North Shore
Milwaukee Police Association Endorses Deanna Alexander
“I am honored and humbled by this vote of confidence from the MPA and grateful for this endorsement from our public servants in law enforcement”
Jan 8th, 2016 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Waukesha water diversion application will set precedent for adherence to Great Lakes Compact
Eight Great Lakes governors and two Canadian premiers ask Great Lakes citizens to chime in
Jan 7th, 2016 by Compact Implementation Coalition
First Request to Divert Great Lakes Water Heads to Regional Governors and Premiers
Any state may veto the diversion application
Jan 7th, 2016 by Press Release
Legislation to Aid Disabled Taxicab Riders Passes Transportation Committees in State Assembly and Senate
AB 358/SB 275 was crafted with the help of the Council on Physical Disabilities Transportation and Parking Committee.
Jan 7th, 2016 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
