Politics

U.S. Senator Baldwin Calls for Conference Committee to Take Action on Rail Safety Reforms

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

DOJ Closes Review Into the Death of Dontre Hamilton

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.”

Statement from Senator Chris Larson on Ensuring Wisconsin Workers Receive Fair Wages

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.”

Board Passes Amendment Asking for Creation of Regional Transit Authority

Board Passes Amendment Asking for Creation of Regional Transit Authority

“Let The People Have Their Say on Transit”

Supervisors Johnson, Schmitt Commend County Board on Budget  Balance

Supervisors Johnson, Schmitt Commend County Board on Budget Balance

2016 Budget Provides More for Public Safety, Enhancements for Parks and Transit

Shilling, Billings call for rail safety improvements

Shilling, Billings call for rail safety improvements

Rail safety improvements are needed to prevent train derailments and protect local communities from potentially catastrophic accidents.

Chairman Lipscomb: County Board Passes Responsible Budget
Chairman Lipscomb

County Board Passes Responsible Budget

More Money for Public Safety, Less Borrowing, and a Balanced Budget

Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg calls on Rebecca Bradley to Disavow Sheriff David Clarke’s Support

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

GOP Leaders Open the Floodgates for Corruption, Collusion, and Corporate Cash

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.”

Statement on passage of dismantling of GAB and campaign finance deform bills

Statement on passage of dismantling of GAB and campaign finance deform bills

“Republicans have dismantled a transparent and accountable Legislature.”

Layoffs mount as GOP attacks government accountability

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.

Wisconsinites laid off while politicians line their pockets

Wisconsinites laid off while politicians line their pockets

“Over 10,000 workers have been impacted by mass layoffs and plant closings in 2015.”