Politics
Statement from Senator Chris Larson on the MPS Takeover Information Released by DPI
“One thing is clear after yesterday’s update, the misguided architects of this power grab have failed at their own game.”
Oct 16th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Community leaders in Milwaukee County show increasing momentum for Gwen Connolly for Circuit Court Judge
Connolly has previously announced the endorsement of a majority of Mayors and Village Presidents in Milwaukee County, as well as hundreds of judges and attorneys, including many leaders working to serve the poor.
Oct 15th, 2015 by Gwen Connolly
“We’re not there yet.”
ACLU of Wisconsin Statement on Milwaukee Police Department Body Worn Camera October 16, 2015 proposal
Oct 15th, 2015 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Only State Not to Release Actual 2016 Health Insurance Rates
For the 3rd year in a row, Citizen Action calls on the Walker Administration to stop hiding Healthcare.gov insurance rates from consumers.
Oct 15th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Dave Obey Endorses Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Former Congressman Dave Obey, who represented Wisconsin’s largest congressional district stretching over 20 Counties from Marathon to Polk, Douglas to Oneida, has endorsed Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Oct 15th, 2015 by JoAnne Kloppenburg
Relatively calm County budget exemplifies signs of fiscal progress
But two key measures to resolve budget gap could impede march toward sustainability
Oct 15th, 2015 by Public Policy Forum
County Executive Cuts Millions from Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff David Clarke told the Finance committee that the Executive’s budget “gives me no chance to succeed in terms of balancing the budget.”
Oct 14th, 2015 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Rep. Barnes Demands Release of Promised Resources for Milwaukee Gun Violence Reduction
“As elected officials, we have a duty to keep our communities as safe and secure as possible from gun violence.”
Oct 14th, 2015 by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes
Republicans Continue to Ram through Major Power Grabs
Bills will Turn Government Watchdog into Partisan Lapdog, Allow Corporate Special Interests More Influence on State Government
Oct 13th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Republicans on the Senate Health Committee Advance Bills to Restrict Access to Preventive Health Care
Both defunding bills are intended to block PPWI and other family planning providers from receiving federal funding for providing preventative reproductive care to those in need.
Oct 13th, 2015 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
Statement from Senator Jon Erpenbach on vote in Senate Health and Human Services committee affecting biomedical research.
"This bill will have a direct impact on patients seeking medical treatment for difficult and desperate diseases."
Oct 13th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Kleefisch goes “On the Issues” at Marquette Law
A self-described "Wisconsin-proud conservative woman," Kleefisch was elected to office in 2010.
Oct 13th, 2015 by Marquette University
