Politics

Shilling statement on Dept. of Justice investigation into Gov. Walker’s WEDC

Shilling statement on Dept. of Justice investigation into Gov. Walker’s WEDC

"While it is unclear whether any criminal violations may have occurred, I am deeply troubled by the recent allegations of pay-to-play politics involving Gov. Walker’s office and his campaign contributors."

Walker’s Jobs Agency Reforms Only Scratch the Surface

Walker’s Jobs Agency Reforms Only Scratch the Surface

Citizen Action of Wisconsin renewed it’s call to scrap WEDC.

State Capitol Update

State Capitol Update

A recap of this week’s votes “Under the Dome”.

Sen. Jennifer Shilling column: After years of cuts, schools deserve a raise
Sen. Jennifer Shilling column

After years of cuts, schools deserve a raise

Democrats believe that education must be our top budget priority.

Solar Groups Take Next Step in Appeal of Public Service Commission Decision on 2014 We Energies Rate Case

Solar Groups Take Next Step in Appeal of Public Service Commission Decision on 2014 We Energies Rate Case

RENEW Wisconsin and the Alliance for Solar Choice ask courts to rule on the legality of the decision.

Sen. Feingold’s Big-Government Policies Bad For Wisconsin

Sen. Feingold’s Big-Government Policies Bad For Wisconsin

Americans for Prosperity knows that free-market policies which promote freedom and opportunity are the best recipe for moving Wisconsin forward.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Progress on Overtime Protections for Middle Class Workers

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Progress on Overtime Protections for Middle Class Workers

"Too many Americans are working longer and harder yet they are still struggling to get ahead."

Erpenbach Motion to Require Audit of DOA Info Tech Funds

Erpenbach Motion to Require Audit of DOA Info Tech Funds

The motion failed along party lines.

Alderman Donovan asks for answers about secret MPD email system

Alderman Donovan asks for answers about secret MPD email system

Alderman Donovan requested answers to specific questions about the purported secret e-mail system.

Russ Feingold launches campaign for U.S. Senate

Russ Feingold launches campaign for U.S. Senate

"My desire to serve is stronger than ever."

Rep. Zepnick Proposes Transportation Funding for Wisconsin Communities

Rep. Zepnick Proposes Transportation Funding for Wisconsin Communities

Zepnick’s plan allows cities or counties to tax gasoline at the pump with Wisconsin’s sales tax, and all revenue be placed in a local infrastructure fund

Alderman Donovan calls for DOJ audit of Milwaukee Police Department IT

Alderman Donovan calls for DOJ audit of Milwaukee Police Department IT

Alderman says video data snafu part of a “pattern” of issues