Politics

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Cues Up Race Politics

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Cues Up Race Politics

Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. responds to article published in today’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, ‘Lawmaker blames Tom Barrett for crime spilling into suburbs’

UW Operational Budget to Get Board Vote: Lowest State Support Reflects Republican Cuts
UW Operational Budget to Get Board Vote

Lowest State Support Reflects Republican Cuts

Higher student fees and less state support for our university system are on the agenda this week in Madison.

Shilling Calls on Republican Senators to Denounce Trump

Shilling Calls on Republican Senators to Denounce Trump

GOP Senators refuse to admonish ‘indefensible’ statements

Sen. Taylor questions Milwaukee’s lead testing practice

Sen. Taylor questions Milwaukee’s lead testing practice

“Lead poisoning is a community health crisis and it will take the alignment of all levels of government to solve this issue.”

Edgar Lin: “Economics is About People”
Edgar Lin

“Economics is About People”

Lin pledges to use his experience and degree in Economics to implement common sense strategies to provide residents of the 16th Assembly District more access to resources

Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair on Hillary Clinton and Tonight’s Primary Results

Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair on Hillary Clinton and Tonight’s Primary Results

"Democrats are ready to turn the page and unite behind Hillary Clinton and the values that bind us together."

Sen. Taylor responds to violent rhetoric from colleague

Sen. Taylor responds to violent rhetoric from colleague

“If Rep. Brandtjen wants to stop the violence, she should spend her time authoring legislation to end violence, not writing press releases to incite it.”

Rep. Barnes Statement on Donald Trump Style Fear Mongering by GOP Legislator

Rep. Barnes Statement on Donald Trump Style Fear Mongering by GOP Legislator

“Wisconsin Republicans have long ignored the real work and efforts by legislators and community members in Milwaukee to address the root causes of criminal activity.”

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Speaker Ryan’s Poverty Ideas

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Speaker Ryan’s Poverty Ideas

"I believe we need to meet the challenge of lifting people up and out of poverty with respect, dignity and opportunity."

Five Questions for Senator Johnson on His Continued Support for Donald Trump

Five Questions for Senator Johnson on His Continued Support for Donald Trump

Senator Johnson continues to back the presumptive Republican nominee, Donald Trump, even after Trump’s racist comments on Judge Curiel.

County’s defensive reaction to committee testimony disappointing

County’s defensive reaction to committee testimony disappointing

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan June 7, 2016

State Representative Janel Brandtjen calls for funding cuts to Milwaukee until policies change

State Representative Janel Brandtjen calls for funding cuts to Milwaukee until policies change

I will be openly advocating for funding cuts to Milwaukee unless steps are taken to dramatically cut crime in Milwaukee.