Politics
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Help Businesses Move Made In Wisconsin Goods to Market
The Rail Shipper Fairness Act is supported by a broad coalition of Wisconsin farmers, manufacturers and utilities
May 26th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinIn Unprecedented Move, JFC Republicans Allot Millions to Establish Partisan, Conservative Think Tank at UW-Madison
Plan allots $500,000 for speakers to appear on other UW Campuses
May 26th, 2017 by Chris TaylorRescinding Raises While Blaming Workers Will Hurt Milwaukee County
"The political spat between the county board and the county executive is having a horrible chilling effect on staff morale and must stop."
May 25th, 2017 by Sup. Deanna AlexanderSupervisors Take Action to Block Illegal Raises
The Abele administration has kept hidden the total amount of the raises it unlawfully awarded.
May 25th, 2017 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.County Executive Abele To Seek Court Remedy on Illegal Action By the County Board
"It’s disappointing that Chairman Lipscomb won’t abide by the Court ruling he sought and instead is forcing the County to spend additional taxpayer money on this lawsuit."
May 25th, 2017 by County Executive Chris AbeleGovernor Walker Discusses Workforce Development Efforts at Central Wisconsin Regional Talent Summit
Governor Walker’s 2017-2019 biennial budget proposal invests in workforce development by increasing funding for Wisconsin Fast Forward by $12.6 million over two years.
May 25th, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerPositive Poverty News Clearly Shows a Job and Economic Growth are the Keys to Ending Poverty, Not Government Programs
Market income poverty fell by 1.5 percent, and the official poverty rate also dropped.
May 25th, 2017 by MacIver Institute“Get it Done”
If the Legislature separates transportation from the overall budget process, projects across our state could face delays.
May 25th, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerBipartisan VA Accountability Reform One Step Closer to Senate Passage
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs approves bipartisan legislation, now heads to full Senate for vote
May 25th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinTrumpCare To Cost 23 Million Americans Their Health Insurance By 2026
According to a report released by the CBO and JCT, Wisconsin Republicans voted to raise premiums on their own constituents to the tune of a twenty percent hike starting just next year.
May 24th, 2017 by Democratic Party of WisconsinCongressman Sensenbrenner Introduces the DEDUCT Act in the House of Representatives
"The costs of medical procedures and prescriptions can be a significant burden on individuals and families."
May 24th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner