Politics
Supervisors to Consider External Investigations of In-Custody Deaths
Milwaukee County Board expected to vote Thursday on establishing policy.
Dec 12th, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.Rep. Pocan Leads Letter to President-elect Trump Highlighting Republicans’ Divisions Over Buy America Requirements
“Foundries across the state are scratching their heads wondering why Republicans would want to send taxpayer dollars to companies that ship jobs overseas.”
Dec 12th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark PocanThe Truth about Self-Insurance
States like North Carolina have seen a $200+ million budget deficit due to an accumulation of unexpected claims when shifting to a self-insurance model.
Dec 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris TaylorKeep Aircraft in Wisconsin
This RC-26B has been utilized to assist law enforcements’ response to natural disasters, counterdrug missions, and special operations missions abroad.
Dec 12th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Jim SensenbrennerSensenbrenner Legislative Accomplishments and Constituent Services
Sensenbrenner introduced 38 bills this Congress, two of which were signed into law by President Barack Obama
Dec 12th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Jim SensenbrennerSenator Baldwin Urges President-Elect Trump to Live Up to Campaign Promises and Clarify Whether He Opposes Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid
Senators press President-Elect Trump to live up to his campaign promises and reject any cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.
Dec 11th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinCoalition Applauds Great Lakes Investments in Bill
Congress authorizes $1.5 billion in Great Lakes restoration over five years, funding for Flint, Mich., to replace lead pipes to restore clean drinking water.
Dec 10th, 2016 by Healing Our Waters - Great Lakes CoalitionAn Open Letter from One Wisconsin Now to Rep. Sean Duffy
"To be clear, we support free and fair elections. We think most people in the real world do. The question is, Rep. Duffy, do you?"
Dec 10th, 2016 by One Wisconsin NowHumphries for Schools Statement Congratulating Bipartisan Co-Chairs Reps. Thiesfeldt and Fields on Appointments to Key Position
"As co-chairs, they are showing the state that cooperation and common ground are the right path..."
Dec 9th, 2016 by John HumphriesU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan, Bicameral Veterans Reform Bill
The measure now comes to the Senate for a vote.
Dec 8th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinFund for Lake Michigan Commits $250,000 to Estabrook Dam Removal
Removing the dam will restore crucial habitat for native fish species including sturgeon, walleye, salmon and trout.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Fund for Lake MichiganRick Melcher only candidate ready to change focus of State Superintendent race
Melcher is the only candidate who will strengthen the heart of our communities by building relationships to ensure our shared values about education are represented in Madison.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Rick Melcher