Politics
Statement on Senate Democratic Leadership Election
“I am honored that my colleagues have once again entrusted me with the responsibility of serving as Senate Democratic Leader.”
Nov 22nd, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Appointment of Holly Davis as Director of the Department on Aging
Ms. Davis has a track record of service to underserved and vulnerable populations.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Federal Judge Sides with Wisconsin, Prevents Implementation of Overtime Rule
In September, Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 states in asking the Court to prevent implementation of the Rule.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Potential Recount, Voting Equipment Audits, Provisional Balots, Absentee Ballots
Election updates
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Wisconsin Elections Commission
Sen. Taylor statement on federal court ruling against Republican gerrymandering
“Republicans got away with rigging three elections under illegal redistricting.”
Nov 21st, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Speaker Vos Statement on the Redistricting Ruling
“There are only two things that are certain about this case: it’s unprecedented and it isn’t over.”
Nov 21st, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Statement on Redistricting Ruling
“Voters should choose their politicians; politicians shouldn’t choose their voters."
Nov 21st, 2016 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Federal Court Finds Legislative Maps Drawn by Republicans Represent Unconstitutional Gerrymander
Court finds maps drawn by Republicans were “intended to burden the representational rights of Democratic voters”
Nov 21st, 2016 by Katrina Shankland
Federal Court overturns unconstitutional gerrymandering of Wisconsin legislative districts
The lawsuit fulfills a call issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in previous cases for a standard to measure how much partisan gerrymandering is allowable.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Wisconsin Fair Elections Project
Statement From Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair On Federal Court Blocking Republican-Gerrymandered Maps
"This is a historic victory for our democracy and all of the voters in the great state of Wisconsin."
Nov 21st, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Rep. Goyke Receives Torchbearer Award
Wisconsin Sierra Club John Muir Chapter honors Rep. Goyke for his transportation and transit efforts
Nov 21st, 2016 by Evan Goyke
Rep. Barca Statement on Redistricting Decision
“Voters should be able to choose their representatives, not the other way around.”
Nov 21st, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
