Politics

Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm endorses Gwen Connolly for Judge

Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm endorses Gwen Connolly for Judge

“She will be a fierce advocate for the rights of Milwaukee County residents,” said Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm.

Sup. Jursik: Softball, Baseball Diamonds in South Shore Parks Suffer Under County Executive Abele
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Softball, Baseball Diamonds in South Shore Parks Suffer Under County Executive Abele

She Says South Shore Diamonds Could Have Been Repaired With $300,000 Surplus in Parks Revenue

Governor Scott Walker Creates Commission on Government Reform, Efficiency, and Performance

Governor Scott Walker Creates Commission on Government Reform, Efficiency, and Performance

Commission will focus on continual improvement making government more effective, more efficient, and more accountable to the public

Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Issues Statement on Clean Power Plan Lawsuit

Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Issues Statement on Clean Power Plan Lawsuit

24 States Look to Roll Back the EPA’s Carbon Pollution Rule

County Panel Refuses to Label Community ID Cards

County Panel Refuses to Label Community ID Cards

“The authors of the legislation funding the Community ID program with taxpayer dollars have said publicly that the ID cards will not be used for voting.”

Statement from State Senator Janis Ringhand on the  Joint Committee on Finance action today

Statement from State Senator Janis Ringhand on the Joint Committee on Finance action today

“Today’s action marks a step in the right direction for the I-90/39 highway project.”

Rep. Barca Statement on JFC Transportation Bonding

Rep. Barca Statement on JFC Transportation Bonding

“Instead of making tough choices and exemplifying true leadership, Republicans are once again kicking a bigger can down a longer road.”

Senate Republicans Unwilling to Lead

Senate Republicans Unwilling to Lead

“Wisconsin families are tired of waiting for Senate Republicans to get their act together.”

Rep. Barca Statement on Oscar Mayer Closing

Rep. Barca Statement on Oscar Mayer Closing

"The closure of Oscar Meyer accentuates the urgent need for action on jobs."

Representative Lisa Subeck Response to Oscar Mayer Plant Closure

Representative Lisa Subeck Response to Oscar Mayer Plant Closure

“I am sad and disappointed to hear the news of Oscar Mayer closing their Madison plant.”

Statement on the closing of Oscar Mayer in Madison

Statement on the closing of Oscar Mayer in Madison

“At the end of last week, Wisconsin had 9,341 workers affected by mass layoffs and plant closings; add 1,000 more.”

Representative Lisa Subeck Circulates Bill Banning Semiautomatic Weapons

Representative Lisa Subeck Circulates Bill Banning Semiautomatic Weapons

Semiautomatic assault weapons are a class of firearms that are designed to kill large numbers of people quickly.