Politics

Sen. Taylor appointed to recidivism reduction committee

Sen. Taylor appointed to recidivism reduction committee

There are currently over 22,000 inmates incarcerated in Wisconsin prisons and over 66,000 individuals on probation or parole.

State Representative Zepnick named League of Conservation Voters “Conservation Champion” with 100% voting record

State Representative Zepnick named League of Conservation Voters “Conservation Champion” with 100% voting record

Zepnick is the most senior member of the Energy and Utilities Committee and co-authored the Clean Energy Jobs Act which stalled in the State Senate in 2010.

Verona Swanigan to Speak at Kiwanis Club of Milwaukee Meeting on June 29th

Verona Swanigan to Speak at Kiwanis Club of Milwaukee Meeting on June 29th

Swanigan is running for Milwaukee County District Attorney.

Governor Walker Announces Finalists for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Governor Walker Announces Finalists for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Governor Walker will now interview the three finalists and make his selection prior to Justice Prosser’s retirement.

Youth Council recommends $138,755 for Milwaukee youth programs

Youth Council recommends $138,755 for Milwaukee youth programs

The City of Milwaukee Youth Council has recommended the allocation of $138,755 in Community Development Block Grant funding to six agencies.

Sensenbrenner Calls Lake Michigan Water Diversion a Great Victory for Waukesha

Sensenbrenner Calls Lake Michigan Water Diversion a Great Victory for Waukesha

"The city met every environmental requirement, resulting in today’s unanimous approval granting Waukesha access to Lake Michigan water."

Milwaukee County District Attorney Debate has been Canceled for June 29, 2016

Milwaukee County District Attorney Debate has been Canceled for June 29, 2016

Milwaukee County District Attorney, John Chisholm, will speak during the Kiwanis Club of Milwaukee meeting on July 27, 2016.

Rep. Neylon Applauds Approval of City of Waukesha’s Request for Great Lakes Water

Rep. Neylon Applauds Approval of City of Waukesha’s Request for Great Lakes Water

“This is an incredible opportunity for the City of Waukesha and its residents to ensure they have access to clean and safe drinking water.”

Great Lakes Leaders Approve Waukesha Water Diversion

Great Lakes Leaders Approve Waukesha Water Diversion

Wisconsin environmental groups' concerns remain; modified diversion plan will require vigilance

Sen. Lena Taylor named Conservation Champion

Sen. Lena Taylor named Conservation Champion

“I am proud to be named a Conservation Champion.”

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Majority Leader McConnell to Schedule Floor Vote on Longest Standing Federal Circuit Court Vacancy

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Majority Leader McConnell to Schedule Floor Vote on Longest Standing Federal Circuit Court Vacancy

Don Schott’s nomination to 7th Circuit Court was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee with strong bipartisan vote, now awaits a floor vote

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Elizabeth Warren Lead Bipartisan Call on FDA to End Discriminatory Blood Donation Ban

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Elizabeth Warren Lead Bipartisan Call on FDA to End Discriminatory Blood Donation Ban

In light of the tragic mass shooting in Orlando, 24 Senators join letter urging FDA to develop better blood donation policies based on individual risk