Politics
U.S. Senator Baldwin Calls for Conference Committee to Take Action on Rail Safety Reforms
Baldwin provisions would significantly improve transparency and safety in communities along oil train routes
Nov 10th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
DOJ Closes Review Into the Death of Dontre Hamilton
“As a mother to two young Black men, I am especially saddened by the Department of Justice’s decision not to bring criminal civil rights charges against Officer Christopher Manney.”
Nov 10th, 2015 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Statement from Senator Chris Larson on Ensuring Wisconsin Workers Receive Fair Wages
“Under Walker’s Wisconsin we are seeing stagnant wages, a shrinking middle class, and businesses fleeing our state.”
Nov 10th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Board Passes Amendment Asking for Creation of Regional Transit Authority
“Let The People Have Their Say on Transit”
Nov 9th, 2015 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Supervisors Johnson, Schmitt Commend County Board on Budget Balance
2016 Budget Provides More for Public Safety, Enhancements for Parks and Transit
Nov 9th, 2015 by Sup. Willie Johnson
Shilling, Billings call for rail safety improvements
Rail safety improvements are needed to prevent train derailments and protect local communities from potentially catastrophic accidents.
Nov 9th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
County Board Passes Responsible Budget
More Money for Public Safety, Less Borrowing, and a Balanced Budget
Nov 9th, 2015 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg calls on Rebecca Bradley to Disavow Sheriff David Clarke’s Support
In a week in which Clarke made another string of hateful comments, he also sent a fundraising letter on behalf of Rebecca Bradley
Nov 8th, 2015 by JoAnne Kloppenburg
GOP Leaders Open the Floodgates for Corruption, Collusion, and Corporate Cash
“It is unconscionable that Republicans would want to further suppress the voice of Wisconsinites by allowing the wealthiest 1% and special interest influences to poison our political system.”
Nov 7th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Statement on passage of dismantling of GAB and campaign finance deform bills
“Republicans have dismantled a transparent and accountable Legislature.”
Nov 7th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Layoffs mount as GOP attacks government accountability
Over 10,000 Wisconsin workers have been affected by mass layoffs and business closings this year compared to 6,186 workers in all of 2014.
Nov 6th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Wisconsinites laid off while politicians line their pockets
“Over 10,000 workers have been impacted by mass layoffs and plant closings in 2015.”
Nov 6th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
