Politics
Rep. Mark Spreitzer statement on redistricting trial
“To create and protect their own political advantage, Republicans drew some of the most gerrymandered legislative maps in the entire country.”
May 26th, 2016 by State Sen. Mark Spreitzer
Milwaukee Film Announces World Premiere Screening of Milwaukee 53206
Film explores the lives of those affected by mass incarceration in Milwaukee
May 26th, 2016 by Milwaukee Film
EPA Renewable Fuel Standard Proposal Hurts the American Consumer
“Proposing that nearly 19 billion gallons of ethanol be incorporated into the fuel supply is another example of excessive EPA bureaucratic over-reach...”
May 25th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
Pocan Statement on Wisconsin AG Brad Schimel’s Decision to Join Challenge to President’s Transgender Student Guidance
Pocan Calls the Decision an Attack on Youth for the Sake of Ideology
May 25th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
AG Schimel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Obama Administration’s Unlawful New Title IX Policy
Wisconsin has not chosen to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity in our schools.
May 25th, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Statement from WisDems Chair on Anniversary of the Fair Minimum Wage Act
"Donald Trump, the GOP Presidential nominee, thinks that the federal minimum wage of $7.25 is too high."
May 25th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Marisabel Cabrera Issues Policy Position on Public Education
Focus to be placed on public dollars for public schools, private school accountability
May 25th, 2016 by Marisabel Cabrera
Governor Walker Proclaims May as Beef Month in Wisconsin
Presents Beef Month Proclamation at County Lane Farms in Ringle
May 24th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Baldwin, Manchin, Klobuchar, Shaheen, King, Heitkamp Introduce Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act
The LifeBOAT Act would establish reliable funding to expand access to substance abuse treatment
May 24th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Republicans Continue to Sell Wisconsin Long-Term Care to the Highest Bidder
No evidence to demonstrate the need to overhaul Family Care and upend the lives of 60,000
May 24th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Governor Walker’s Reforms Bring Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Balance to $1 Billion
Projections: Covered employers will see an additional $38 million tax decrease for 2017, in addition to a $97 million decrease in 2016
May 24th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Rep. Barnes Invited to White House Gun Violence Prevention Convening
“In Milwaukee, innocent lives continue to be lost to violent shootings at a shockingly record pace, and elected officials across our state and our nation continue to turn a blind eye to this heartbreaking problem.”
May 24th, 2016 by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes
