Politics

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on President Obama’s Nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the United States Supreme Court

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on President Obama’s Nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the United States Supreme Court

“In the spirit of bipartisanship and cooperation, I would encourage my Republican colleagues to give Judge Garland fair consideration.”

Governor Scott Walker Announces Launch of Agency Performance Dashboards Website

Governor Scott Walker Announces Launch of Agency Performance Dashboards Website

New website focuses on improving transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Highlights Its Role in Providing Education to Keep Communities Safe, Healthy, Strong
Senate Passes Three Rep. Neylon Bills

Senate Passes Three Rep. Neylon Bills

“It’s encouraging to see members of the legislature working together to close the skills gap, increase school accountability and prevent child trafficking.”

The 2015-2016 Legislative session has been full of missed opportunities
Statement on SB 295 – The Bad Far Outweighs the Good

Statement on SB 295 – The Bad Far Outweighs the Good

The advantages of this bill are more than offset by unnecessary restrictions which will make it more difficult for many citizens to register and vote.

Senate Increases Treatment and Diversion Funding

Senate Increases Treatment and Diversion Funding

The Wisconsin Senate voted unanimously to advance Assembly Bill 657.

County Executive Not Exempt From Judicial Review

County Executive Not Exempt From Judicial Review

A resolution granting authorization to refile the lawsuit is now before the Board.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Statement on the Passing of State Representative Tamara Grigsby

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Statement on the Passing of State Representative Tamara Grigsby

Tamara was the kind of champion who focused on moving the issues forward, in good times and bad.

Governor Scott Walker Signs Assembly Bill 422 Into Law at Wild Rivers Interpretive Center

Governor Scott Walker Signs Assembly Bill 422 Into Law at Wild Rivers Interpretive Center

The provides $27,000 of funding from the Forestry Account of the Conservation Fund to the Florence Wild Rivers Interpretive Center in Fiscal Year 2016 and Fiscal Year 2017.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair, Martha Laning, on the passing of former State Representative Tamara Grigsby

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair, Martha Laning, on the passing of former State Representative Tamara Grigsby

"She will be missed, but her legacy will forever be honored by the work of her colleagues and friends."

Senate Republicans Call It Quits

Senate Republicans Call It Quits

Majority party set to end legislative session on a whimper