Politics

Representative Lisa Subeck Praises President Obama’s Announcement of Executive Order to Reduce Gun Violence

Representative Lisa Subeck Praises President Obama’s Announcement of Executive Order to Reduce Gun Violence

"Expanding background checks and increasing access to mental health services are critical first steps to keeping our families safe from gun violence."

Governor Scott Walker Appoints Yash Wadhwa as Commissioner of Railroads

Governor Scott Walker Appoints Yash Wadhwa as Commissioner of Railroads

Wadhwa has over 44 years of consulting experience in numerous engineering fields including civil, environmental, and transportation engineering.

Governor Scott Walker Requests Joint Session of the Legislature for 2016 State of the State Address

Governor Scott Walker Requests Joint Session of the Legislature for 2016 State of the State Address

A copy of Governor Walker’s formal request to the Wisconsin State Legislature is attached.

Legislators Leap into 2016 with Assault on Natural Resources

Legislators Leap into 2016 with Assault on Natural Resources

Seven Bills Rolling Back Natural Resource Protections to be heard on Tuesday and Wednesday

Layoffs hit new high under Gov. Walker

Layoffs hit new high under Gov. Walker

Administration confirms worst year yet for mass layoffs in Wisconsin

A Year in Review: GOP vs Democratic Priorities
A Year in Review

GOP vs Democratic Priorities

We Democrats in the Assembly pushed an agenda driven by our constituents’ interests – not by the size of out-of-state wallets.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorses Judge Joe Donald

Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorses Judge Joe Donald

“Judge Donald is exactly the independent voice we need on our state’s Supreme Court,” said Congresswoman Moore.

Judge Paul Rifelj gains endorsement of more Milwaukee judges and dozens of attorneys

Judge Paul Rifelj gains endorsement of more Milwaukee judges and dozens of attorneys

As the first public defender appointed to the bench in many years, Rifelj is earning support from across the legal and political spectrum.

Deanna Alexander Declares Candidacy for Milwaukee County Supervisor
Milwaukee Leaders Endorse Johnny Thomas for City Comptroller

Milwaukee Leaders Endorse Johnny Thomas for City Comptroller

“Johnny Thomas is the person that we need to be our next Milwaukee City Comptroller,” said Alderman Willie Wade.

Judge Paul Rifelj launches campaign with support of majority of fellow judges

Judge Paul Rifelj launches campaign with support of majority of fellow judges

Public safety organizations also support Rifelj at launch of campaign to win a full term on Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Milwaukee Turners Call for U.S. to Admit Refugees and Reject Fear and Isolation

Milwaukee Turners Call for U.S. to Admit Refugees and Reject Fear and Isolation

The Milwaukee Turners was founded by refugees who fled Germany after the failed democratic revolution in 1848.