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A Holiday Message from Governor Scott Walker and First Lady Tonette Walker

A Holiday Message from Governor Scott Walker and First Lady Tonette Walker

Governor Scott Walker and First Lady Tonette Walker released the following holiday video message today wishing a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year to the people of Wisconsin.

Rep. Barnes and Rep. Goyke Statement on Visit to Lincoln Hills School for Boys and Copper Lake School for Girls Facility

Rep. Barnes and Rep. Goyke Statement on Visit to Lincoln Hills School for Boys and Copper Lake School for Girls Facility

“Unfortunately, it has come to state and federal investigations to showcase how yet another piece of our state has spiraled out of control under the watch of Gov. Walker and legislative Republicans,” said Rep. Barnes.

Bipartisan Omnibus Big Win for Wisconsin Veterans

Bipartisan Omnibus Big Win for Wisconsin Veterans

As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Baldwin secured several bipartisan provisions for Wisconsin veterans and their families

Milwaukee Professional Firefighters endorse Gwen Connolly

Milwaukee Professional Firefighters endorse Gwen Connolly

“The choice to endorse Gwen Connolly in her race to be the next Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge was an easy one,” said Dave Seager, President of the Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association Local 215.

Sen. Taylor to hold listening session at Lincoln Hills

Sen. Taylor to hold listening session at Lincoln Hills

Earlier this month, allegations of abuse, sexual assault, neglect, physical abuse, strangulation and suffocation among others led to a Department of Justice raid of the facilities.

New Report: Milwaukee Has Most Expensive Health Insurance in Wisconsin
New Report

Milwaukee Has Most Expensive Health Insurance in Wisconsin

Milwaukee consumers pay $2,221 more than Madison for a single policy

Hermes and Martinsek Elected MMSD Commission Chair & Vice Chair

Hermes and Martinsek Elected MMSD Commission Chair & Vice Chair

Hermes, principal of John Hermes Consulting, started on the MMSD Commission in 2006.

Rep. Gannon calls for a vigilante uprising

Rep. Gannon calls for a vigilante uprising

“Representative Gannon also makes a dangerous and misguided call for guns to be available on our college campuses.”

School Board Director Tatiana Joseph Endorses Justin Bielinski for 8th District Alderman

School Board Director Tatiana Joseph Endorses Justin Bielinski for 8th District Alderman

I have the utmost respect for Director Joseph and the work she does both as a professor at UWM and as an elected official serving Milwaukee’s south side.

Bipartisan Chemical Safety Reform Legislation Supported by Senator Baldwin Moving Forward

Bipartisan Chemical Safety Reform Legislation Supported by Senator Baldwin Moving Forward

Bill to overhaul the nation's broken chemical safety law clears Senate, heads back to House for approval

3 DA’s Appeal John Doe

3 DA’s Appeal John Doe

“This is great news for anyone who is concerned about money in politics,” said Matt Rothschild, the executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Champions “Made in America” Policy for Wisconsin Shipbuilding Suppliers

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Champions “Made in America” Policy for Wisconsin Shipbuilding Suppliers

This provision will help ensure a level playing field for Beloit, Wisconsin-based Fairbanks Morse Engine, which has been a key supplier of superior-performance and best-value diesel engines to the U.S. Navy for decades.