Politics
Rep. Mark Spreitzer’s statement on Gov. Walker’s threat
"Governor Walker should immediately retract his comments."
Sep 22nd, 2016 by State Sen. Mark SpreitzerSen. Fitzgerald Desperately Tries To Deny Knowledge Of Republican Pay-to-Play Operation
State Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald claimed ignorance about the fundraising scheme and the donations.
Sep 22nd, 2016 by Democratic Party of WisconsinMilwaukee County Board Confirms Hector Colon Director of DHHS
On a vote of 11-6, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors confirmed Hector Colon for an additional 18-month term.
Sep 22nd, 2016 by Sup. Deanna AlexanderRep. Mark Pocan Introduces Bill to Strengthen Corporate Tax Disclosure and Transparency
This legislation would require the disclosure of country-by-country and bottom line information about companies’ taxes.
Sep 22nd, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark PocanCounty Board Supports Lead Abatement Financial Assistance Program
Proposal by Supervisor John Weishan Passes 16 to 1
Sep 22nd, 2016 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.Rep. Sensenbrenner Silent on Request for Debates
"What does Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner have to hide from the people of the 5th district?"
Sep 22nd, 2016 by Khary PenebakerSenator Johnson’s Multi-Millionaire Madness Bracket Challenge
Senator Johnson has left behind a trail of suspect choices and shady deals.
Sep 22nd, 2016 by Democratic Party of WisconsinPaul Ryan is out of touch with working class Americans
Paul Ryan: hardly a champion of the unemployed.
Sep 21st, 2016 by Ryan SolenU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Investigations into Madison and Milwaukee Social Security Offices
For the past year, Baldwin has worked on behalf of whistleblowers and raised questions about wrongdoing, harassment and retaliation
Sep 21st, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinNew Marquette Law School Poll finds tight presidential race, Feingold with edge in Wisconsin
Poll finds 44 percent of Wisconsin likely voters supporting Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton for president and 42 percent supporting Republican Donald Trump in a head-to-head matchup.
Sep 21st, 2016 by Marquette UniversityHector Colon Kept Suicide Attempts and Desperate Efforts to Avoid Racially Abusive Guards Hidden from Supervisors
“I am deeply troubled that Director Colon was not forthcoming about recent incidents at Lincoln Hills...”
Sep 21st, 2016 by State Rep. Sequanna TaylorCouncil signs off on resolution creating the Office of African American Affairs
The staffing makeup of the Office of African American Affairs will be determined in 2017 budget discussions.
Sep 21st, 2016 by Ald. Khalif Rainey