Politics
Rep. Barca Announces Democratic Committee Assignments for Upcoming Legislative Session
“I am excited about the wealth of experience, dedication and talent our Democratic members will bring to their respective committees”
Dec 30th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter BarcaRep. Stuck Statement on DOT’s Solvency Report and Impact on Fox Cities Projects
“The most glaring piece of this report is that if the DOT continues funding our roads at the rate requested by Governor Scott Walker, than the Transportation Fund will be $852 million short over the next decade...”
Dec 29th, 2016 by State Rep. Amanda StuckRep. Goyke to Lead Juvenile Justice Reform
In lieu of gubernatorial leadership on this important issue, the legislature must act.
Dec 29th, 2016 by Evan GoykeFitzgerald Announces Committee Structure, Members
Democrat members on each committee will be appointed after recommendation by the Minority Leader.
Dec 28th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Scott FitzgeraldPocan Applauds Sec. Kerry’s Outline for Peace in Middle East
Pocan's Recent Trip to Israel and Palestine Supports Kerry's Arguments
Dec 28th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark PocanRep. Craig Thanks Secretary Gottlieb, Welcomes Incoming Secretary Ross
"The Department of Transportation is in need of long-awaited fundamental reform and I hope Secretary Ross is up to that challenge."
Dec 27th, 2016 by State Sen. David CraigSen. Carpenter’s statement on Governor Walker’s lack of leadership on the transportation budget crisis.
"Time and again the Governor has put his own political ambition over the needs of Wisconsinites..."
Dec 27th, 2016 by State Sen. Tim CarpenterSpeaker Vos Statement on Departure of WisDOT Secretary Gottlieb
“...Secretary Gottlieb’s expertise and candor will be missed.”
Dec 27th, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin VosDave Ross Named New Department of Transportation Secretary
Secretary Ross will begin his new duties at the DOT on January 7, 2017.
Dec 27th, 2016 by Gov. Scott WalkerCounty Executive Chris Abele Applauds House of Correction Staff on “Excellent” Inspections
The state also specifically commended the programming at the HOC.
Dec 22nd, 2016 by County Executive Chris AbeleStatement on GOP Election Rigging Lawsuit
“Democrats believe every voter deserves to have their voice heard.”
Dec 22nd, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingThe University of Wisconsin Press is proud to announce the publication of Wisconsin Sentencing in the Tough-on-Crime Era
Counterintuitive new findings about crime and punishment
Dec 22nd, 2016 by University of Wisconsin Press