Politics

Council Signs Off on “Ban the Box” Legislation for City Job Applicants

Council Signs Off on “Ban the Box” Legislation for City Job Applicants

The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday approved legislation that will enshrine as law the City of Milwaukee’s practice of eliminating questions about prior criminal history from applications for employment with the city, according to the measure’s lead sponsor, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis.

Assembly Democrats File Ethics Complaint Against RACC

Assembly Democrats File Ethics Complaint Against RACC

RACC failed to file their September campaign finance report

Governor Walker Discusses Local Transportation Funding at the Wisconsin Towns Association Annual Convention

Governor Walker Discusses Local Transportation Funding at the Wisconsin Towns Association Annual Convention

The Department of Transportation (DOT) budget proposal submitted to Governor Walker last month represents the largest year-to-year change in local aids since Calendar Years 1999 and 2000.

Sen. Kelly Ayotte, Rep. Joe Heck, Sen. Mark Kirk and Sen. John Thune Have Pulled Their Support for Trump…Why Hasn’t Sen. Johnson?

Sen. Kelly Ayotte, Rep. Joe Heck, Sen. Mark Kirk and Sen. John Thune Have Pulled Their Support for Trump…Why Hasn’t Sen. Johnson?

Republican Senators, Congressmen and Governors are Pulling Their Support for Trump, but Sen. Johnson remains committed to Donald Trump as his nominee.

WisDems Chair Laning: “Donald Trump’s comments about women are truly horrific.”
WisDems Chair Laning

“Donald Trump’s comments about women are truly horrific.”

"These recent revelations are nothing new when it comes to Trump’s treatment of women..."

Ryan Solen on Donald Trump’s lewd comments about women and what Paul Ryan must do
A simple question for Sen. Johnson

A simple question for Sen. Johnson

"Donald Trump's comments are indefensible."

In Latest Interview, Sen. Ron Johnson Confirms He is Still the Worst on Student Loan Debt Crisis

In Latest Interview, Sen. Ron Johnson Confirms He is Still the Worst on Student Loan Debt Crisis

Declares Financial Aid for Students, Not 43 Million Americans With $1.3 Trillion in Debt, the ‘Real Problem’

Community Action to Invest in Education

Community Action to Invest in Education

“The future of our children is on the line.”

Paul Ryan and Donald Trump hitting the campaign trail together?

Paul Ryan and Donald Trump hitting the campaign trail together?

Paul Ryan’s press indicates he is none too pleased to appear with Trump.

Wisconsin Republicans Abandon Veterans

Wisconsin Republicans Abandon Veterans

Attacks on military families and problems at King nursing home piling up

New Private School Voucher Scheme Surfaces as Pro-Voucher Front Group Spending to Elect Republican Legislators Tops $500,000

New Private School Voucher Scheme Surfaces as Pro-Voucher Front Group Spending to Elect Republican Legislators Tops $500,000

Latest Effort to Quench Private School Voucher Industry’s Unslakable Thirst for Public Tax Dollars