Politics
Common Council greenlights creation of Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force
The task force will build on the city’s partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin and data analysis by Alderman Murphy’s office.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by Ald. Michael Murphy
“Let’s talk about numbers we can all agree on.”
20 percent of Wisconsin’s public roads and 14 percent of bridges are in need of repair
Jan 23rd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Convenes Community Leaders on Office on African American Affairs
Ralph Hollmon to Spearhead Group’s Discussions on OAAA Hiring and Community Engagement
Jan 23rd, 2017 by County Executive Chris Abele
Wisconsin Lawmakers Join Nationwide Effort to Safeguard Abortion Rights
"We can’t ignore science and return to back alley abortions and jailing women."
Jan 23rd, 2017 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Sen. LaTonya Johnson Urges Walker Not to Punish Wisconsin Children and Families in Need
“We must treat people with dignity and respect and provide them with real opportunities if we actually want to improve crisis-level poverty in Wisconsin...”
Jan 23rd, 2017 by State Sen. LaTonya Johnson
Statement on Gov. Walker’s proposed work restrictions
“Once again, Gov. Walker is creating one set of rules for working families and another set of rules for the wealthy and well-connected.?
Jan 23rd, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Does Rep. Sean Duffy Support Hiking Home Insurance Premiums As Much As $900 On Wisconsin Households?
Homeowners could see the costs of homeownership rise due to President Trump's administrative order.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order to Withdraw from TPP and Announcement of NAFTA Renegotiation
"Withdrawing from TPP and moving to renegotiate NAFTA are good first steps from President Trump"
Jan 23rd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Pocan Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order to Withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership
"The defeat of the Trans-Pacific Partnership is a testament to the power of grassroots organizing."
Jan 23rd, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces She Will Not Support Betsy DeVos’ Confirmation for Secretary of Education
“Betsy DeVos lacks the public education experience qualifications for this job and she would not rule out defunding public schools.”
Jan 23rd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
On 44th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Republicans Continue Assault on Abortion Access
Laws at state level and threatened federal action move state and nation dangerously close to days of unsafe, back alley abortions
Jan 23rd, 2017 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Governor Walker Introduces “Wisconsin Works for Everyone”
“This set of initiatives is focused on helping those disconnected from employment realize their potential in the workforce”
Jan 23rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
