Politics

Rep. Bowen statement on Corrections budget request for Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake

Rep. Bowen statement on Corrections budget request for Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake

The Department’s request guarantees Wisconsin will remain out of compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act.

Leaked documents show waste of millions just to stir GOP voters

Leaked documents show waste of millions just to stir GOP voters

Statement from Alderman Michael J. Murphy---September 16, 2016

Ron Johnson’s Beltway Blunder: The “Who Done It” Edition
Ron Johnson’s Beltway Blunder

The “Who Done It” Edition

Senator Johnson’s dishonest response has only made things worse.

Six Month Anniversary of Judge Merrick Garland’s Appointment to Fill U.S. Supreme Court Vacancy

Six Month Anniversary of Judge Merrick Garland’s Appointment to Fill U.S. Supreme Court Vacancy

Confirmation Hearing and Vote Would be Appropriate Anniversary Gift From Senate Republicans

Rep. Sean Duffy Chooses Big Banks and Wall Street over Main Street

Rep. Sean Duffy Chooses Big Banks and Wall Street over Main Street

If he is successful the safeguards put in place after the great recession to protect everyday people from the big banks and Wall Street would be rolled back.

Why buy elections? Why purchase judges? Because Scott Walker asked.

Why buy elections? Why purchase judges? Because Scott Walker asked.

The documents suggest that Governor Walker collaborated and traded favors with lobbyists, third-party shadow groups, and even Donald Trump.

Actions Speak Louder than Words as Sen. Sheila Harsdorf Silent on Vote to Give Legal Immunity to $750,000 Donor to Group Boosting Her 2011 Election Bid
Milwaukee County Supervisors Avoid Opportunity to Remove Estabrook Dam

Milwaukee County Supervisors Avoid Opportunity to Remove Estabrook Dam

Finance and Audit Committee ignores Parks Department’s expert opinion to remove blighted structure

Congressman Sensenbrenner Named ‘Guardian of Small Business’ by NFIB

Congressman Sensenbrenner Named ‘Guardian of Small Business’ by NFIB

“Small businesses are a big deal, and I’m proud to be their constant ally in Congress.”

Rep. Mark Spreitzer praises same-sex parentage ruling

Rep. Mark Spreitzer praises same-sex parentage ruling

“While I’m thankful for this decision, I hope we can codify this decision by passing the MFEA, and bring permanent certainty to Wisconsin families.”

Luther’s Law: Benefitting from $750,000 in Contributions and Voting for Legal Immunity for the Donor is Somehow Not Pay to Play
Luther’s Law

Benefitting from $750,000 in Contributions and Voting for Legal Immunity for the Donor is Somehow Not Pay to Play

‘Indictment of His Character’ That Longtime Legislator Sees Nothing Wrong With What He’s Done

County Panel Refuses Move Toward Transparency

County Panel Refuses Move Toward Transparency

Committee Will Not Provide Public Notice of Budgetary Changes