Politics
Private School Vouchers Win Big at Expense of Public Schools
Rep.Taylor Statement on Private School Voucher Expansion
May 20th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Joint statement from Pres. Bonds, Supt. Driver regarding JFC budget action
"This plan targets struggling schools rather than seeking ways to support them."
May 20th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Cesar Chavez’s Birthday Becomes Minor Holiday for County Employees
Latino Civil Rights Leader to be Honored Annually on His Birthday, Resolution Allows Employees to Attend “Chavez Day of Action”
May 20th, 2015 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Public Schools are Being Strangled by Governor Walker and His Friends
Statement from Senator Jon Erpenbach on Republican’s 29 page education omnibus motion.
May 20th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Rep. Barca Statement on Extreme GOP Education Budget Plan
This Republican plan further defunds public schools and destroys local control.
May 20th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Republicans Continue Pattern of Underfunding, Undermining, and Devaluing Our Children’s Education
Sen. Harris Dodd and Sen. Larson Statement on Joint Finance Action on K12 Education
May 19th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Statement on the Future of O’Donnell Park
“I look forward to the results of these discussions as we move toward a new vision for the Milwaukee Art Museum and O’Donnell Park”
May 19th, 2015 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
More prison beds instead of public school funds
“Today, Republicans created a pipeline to prison rather than a pathway to the American Dream for our school children.”
May 19th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Rep. Gwen Moore Praises Passage of Human Trafficking Legislation
“Victims of such abhorrent practices need allies in their corner, and I take pride in knowing Congress has finally decided to get into the fight.”
May 19th, 2015 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Special interests win big in GOP school scheme
Millions diverted from public school classrooms to benefits powerful special interests
May 19th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Baldwin Applauds ACA Special Enrollment Period Final Numbers
From March 15 to April 30, 147,000 consumers signed up for coverage through HealthCare.gov using the tax special enrollment period
May 19th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Democrats propose student loan debt relief
“We need to start finding ways to slow the growth of student loan debt in our state.”
May 19th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
