Politics

Rep. Zepnick joins Mayor Barrett and neighborhood leaders to celebrate improved roads near National Ave., Layton Blvd., and S. 27th St.
Republican WEDC illegally gave out $21 million in taxpayer dollars

Republican WEDC illegally gave out $21 million in taxpayer dollars

Democrats have put forward numerous proposals to reign in the WEDC, increase accountability and improve economic development.

Patients Reproductive Health Care Act Announced

Patients Reproductive Health Care Act Announced

This bill comes on the heels of a highly coordinated and unrelenting attack on women’s health by Governor Walker and legislative Republicans.

County Board Overrides Abele’s Vetoes

County Board Overrides Abele’s Vetoes

Board Action Includes Restoration of $4 Million in Funding for Public Safety

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Supports Introduction of the Patients Reproductive Health Act

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Supports Introduction of the Patients Reproductive Health Act

Proactive legislation would allow patients to access reproductive health care free of political interference, harassment and misinformation

Milwaukee law enforcement groups endorse Gwen Connolly

Milwaukee law enforcement groups endorse Gwen Connolly

“I am truly honored to receive the support of both the Milwaukee Deputy Sheriffs’ Association and the Retired Deputy Sheriffs’ Association.”

Yet again, report shows Milwaukee tax burden ranks favorably among peers

Yet again, report shows Milwaukee tax burden ranks favorably among peers

News release from Alds. Nik Kovac and Terry L. Witkowski

County Board Restores $4 Million of County Executive’s Cuts to Public Safety
Wisconsin Tax Burden Falls to Lowest Level Since Great Recession

Wisconsin Tax Burden Falls to Lowest Level Since Great Recession

Glitch in Census Numbers Means State-Local Taxes Rank Lower Than Previously Thought

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan RAISE Family Caregivers Act Moves Forward

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan RAISE Family Caregivers Act Moves Forward

More than 50 national and state advocacy groups have joined in support of bipartisan legislation.

HRC Releases LGBT Equality Scores of Wisconsin Companies in 2016 Corporate Equality Index

HRC Releases LGBT Equality Scores of Wisconsin Companies in 2016 Corporate Equality Index

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today released the 2015 Corporate Equality Index

Impacted Citizens Fight for Clean Power Plan

Impacted Citizens Fight for Clean Power Plan

Recent Attempts to Block EPA Rule Spur Caledonia Families to Take Action