Politics
Statement from Rep. Bowen on deplorable comments and actions of Rep. Gannon
“Yet, Rep. Gannon, and those on the other side of the aisle who agree with him but who may not be quite as animated, say Milwaukee’s problems are Milwaukee’s alone.”
Jan 12th, 2016 by State Rep. David Bowen
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Swift Senate Action on 7th Circuit Court Nomination of Don Schott
Longest-standing federal court vacancy in the country nearly six years old
Jan 12th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Chris Larson Congratulates Deputy Graduating Class of 2016
“Under Abele, we continue to fall short of our public safety goals.”
Jan 12th, 2016 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Supervisor Romo West Applauds County Executive’s Efforts to End “Chronic Homelessness”
But She Says Abele Has Done Little or Nothing to Help “Situational Homelessness”
Jan 12th, 2016 by Sup. Peggy A. West
Legislative Republicans Launch Distraction From Their Inaction
Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement regarding the first Assembly session day of 2016:
Jan 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Rep. Barca Statement on Session Day Incident
“While I accept Rep. Gannon’s apology, his racially tinged rhetoric and disrespect for the institution are reprehensible."
Jan 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Legislation to Aid Disabled Taxicab Riders Passes the State Senate
“The Senate’s action today is a step forward in ensuring that those with disabilities have barrier-free access to transportation options”
Jan 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
State Assembly Congratulates the City of Madison on Achieving Platinum Status as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists
Madison achieved this honor in recognition of the city’s impressive bike paths and bike lanes, strong its partnerships with Trek and B-Cycle, its many cycling amenities, and the welcoming nature of Wisconsin’s capital city to cyclists.
Jan 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Law professor, author Cashin to present lecture on Martin Luther King’s ‘Trumpet of Conscience’ and current race relations
Cashin will compare the similarities and differences between King’s assessment of race relations, poverty, inequality and violence in 1967 to today.
Jan 12th, 2016 by Marquette University
Governor Scott Walker Rolls Out College Affordability Legislative Package
Proposals to Build on Historic Four-Year UW-System Tuition Freeze; Freeze Saved Students an Average of $6,311 Compared to Average 8.1 Percent Yearly Increases in Prior 10 Years
Jan 12th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
UWM researchers participate tonight in educational vigil for Wisconsin burial mounds
The vigil will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at a prehistoric burial mound in Lake Park near the UW-Milwaukee campus.
Jan 12th, 2016 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Additional Milwaukee Leaders Endorse Johnny Thomas for City Comptroller
“Johnny Thomas is a leader the people of Milwaukee need,” said Senator Lena Taylor.
Jan 12th, 2016 by Johnny Thomas
