Politics
Federal Lawsuit to Overturn Unconstitutional Gerrymandering of Wisconsin Legislative Districts Continues
Federal panel unanimously rejects Attorney General’s motion to dismiss
Dec 17th, 2015 by Wisconsin Fair Elections Project
Rep. Bowen calls for local alternatives for Milwaukee youth at Lincoln Hills
“As more details emerge regarding the situation at Lincoln Hills, it is disturbing to learn of children under the watch of Governor Walker’s Department of Corrections allegedly enduring physical and sexual abuse...”
Dec 17th, 2015 by State Rep. David Bowen
Board Seeks to Deter Youth Placements from Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools
The County Board approved the resolution with a unanimous vote.
Dec 17th, 2015 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Board Makes the Right Decision to Not Fund John Doe II Appeal
Minority Group of Supervisors Successfully Blocks Funding Proposal
Dec 17th, 2015 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
State Economy Falters as Republicans Open Wisconsin for Corruption
Wisconsin still in the bottom third in private-sector job growth
Dec 17th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
U.S. Rep. Moore Welcomes DOJ Investigation of Milwaukee PD
In response to the U.S. Department of Justice’s announcement that it will launch a collaborative reform initiative with the Milwaukee Police Department, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:
Dec 17th, 2015 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on 2-Year, Bipartisan Perkins Extension Heading to the President’s Desk to Become Law
Baldwin: “A bipartisan solution that breaks the gridlock”
Dec 17th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Governor Walker Signs AB 387 and AB388
Ushering In New Era of Corruption
Dec 16th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
What’s on County Executive Chris Abele’s Holiday Wish List?
1. Power 2. More Power 3. Less Public Oversight
Dec 16th, 2015 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Bogus WPRI-funded Research Released
Researcher failed to disclose source of funding, included leading questions
Dec 16th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Statement on Transition of State Elections Agency
The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin is saddened by the signing of AB 388
Dec 16th, 2015 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
Walker Opens Floodgates for Money in Politics
“While out-of-state billionaires may like the new campaign finance law, the people of Wisconsin will see their voices drowned out as the state is flooded with dark money.”
Dec 16th, 2015 by Katrina Shankland
