Politics

Sen. Lena Taylor announces “Ban the Box” legislation

Sen. Lena Taylor announces “Ban the Box” legislation

“As legislators we should work to remove barriers to employment for those seeking to re-enter the workforce.”

House Inaction on Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Costing Wisconsin Jobs

House Inaction on Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Costing Wisconsin Jobs

GE Power & Water announces plans to stop manufacturing gas engines in Wisconsin.

Herb Kohl endorses Judge Joe Donald for Supreme Court

Herb Kohl endorses Judge Joe Donald for Supreme Court

“I am honored to have the support of a tremendous leader like Senator Kohl in my race for the high court,” said Judge Donald.

Statement from Senator Chris Larson on the Caterpillar Announcement to Cut Jobs

Statement from Senator Chris Larson on the Caterpillar Announcement to Cut Jobs

“Walker’s Wisconsin already has the fastest shrinking middle class in the U.S., is last in the nation for new business startups, and lags in job creation.”

Wisconsin Center District Board Approves Milwaukee Arena Team

Wisconsin Center District Board Approves Milwaukee Arena Team

The WCD Board unanimously approved the Chairman’s selections.

AFP Thanks State Assembly for Putting Children First

AFP Thanks State Assembly for Putting Children First

Thanks Senator Stroebel and Representative Sanfelippo For Their Leadership

Republicans Again Put Extreme Special Interests above People

Republicans Again Put Extreme Special Interests above People

Republican Legislature Passes Bills to Endanger Health Care Access for 50,000 Patients While Refusing to Protect Taxpayers

Republicans Put Women’s Health and Lives in Jeopardy in Quest to Defund Planned Parenthood

Republicans Put Women’s Health and Lives in Jeopardy in Quest to Defund Planned Parenthood

“Again, Republicans are putting politics ahead of people...”

Wisconsin Republicans Double Down on Betrayal of Wisconsin Women

Wisconsin Republicans Double Down on Betrayal of Wisconsin Women

“...Wisconsin Republicans’ campaign to attack and betray Wisconsin women remains a very clear and present danger to Wisconsin families.”

Abortion-obsessed Republicans Choose Politics over Wisconsin Women’s Health

Abortion-obsessed Republicans Choose Politics over Wisconsin Women’s Health

“Assembly Bill 310 recklessly jeopardizes health care access to the 336,000 Wisconsin women who are in need of affordable reproductive health care.”

Governor Scott Walker Releases Statement on Recruitment and Retention Reforms

Governor Scott Walker Releases Statement on Recruitment and Retention Reforms

Governor Scott Walker today released the following statement regarding recruitment and retention reform legislation to be introduced by Senator Roger Roth and Representative Jim Steineke

State Lawmakers Need an Economic Opportunity Strategy

State Lawmakers Need an Economic Opportunity Strategy

State Senate Invitation-Only Listening Tour Will be Closed to Outside Voices