Politics

Rep. Barca Statement on the Passing of Former Rep. Tamara Grigsby

Rep. Barca Statement on the Passing of Former Rep. Tamara Grigsby

“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rep. Tamara Grigsby.”

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Major Reform Legislation on College Affordability

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Major Reform Legislation on College Affordability

Bill would allow refinancing of student loans, strengthen Pell Grants, make a new investment in community college and is paid for by closing special interest tax loopholes

Johnny Thomas Announces Plan to Improve Transparency in Comptroller’s Office

Johnny Thomas Announces Plan to Improve Transparency in Comptroller’s Office

Thomas pledged to develop and implement an online transparency platform to provide in depth, comprehensive financial data to City of Milwaukee residents

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s New Legislation to Accelerate Water Technologies Receives Strong Support

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s New Legislation to Accelerate Water Technologies Receives Strong Support

The Water Council: “An important and critical step in fostering new, innovative procedures and products in the marketplace and in communities that would help address these tremendous national challenges.”

GOP all talk, no action on student loan debt

GOP all talk, no action on student loan debt

Several proposals that would address Wisconsin’s $19 billion student loan debt crisis are among the proposals that Republicans have refused to take up.

County Supervisor candidate Franz Meyer asks: What does Jason Haas really think about the Estabrook Dam?
County Supervisor candidate Franz Meyer asks

What does Jason Haas really think about the Estabrook Dam?

Meyer calls out Haas’ inconsistent history on the issue

Senate Misses Opportunity with REINS Act

Senate Misses Opportunity with REINS Act

Rep. Neylon statement on Senate Calendar

Senate Republicans Block Out Sunshine

Senate Republicans Block Out Sunshine

"Elected officials should work for Wisconsin families, not out-of-state special interests," said Matt Ullsvik, SSDC Executive Director.

County Jail Populations, Spending Decline During 2007-14

County Jail Populations, Spending Decline During 2007-14

WISTAX Examines County Spending on Corrections and Law Enforcement

MTEA President Endorses Chevy Johnson for Alderman

MTEA President Endorses Chevy Johnson for Alderman

Chevy has shown that he supports public education -- our students, our families, and our educators," said Kim Schroeder, President of the Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces New Legislation to Accelerate Water Technologies

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces New Legislation to Accelerate Water Technologies

Wisconsin is leading the development of new solutions

Area Senator Now Poster Boy for GOP Obstructionism on SCOTUS Vacancy

Area Senator Now Poster Boy for GOP Obstructionism on SCOTUS Vacancy

Johnson’s admission that he would consider a Republican president’s nominee is making national headlines as a case study in GOP obstructionism.