Politics
South Side State Representative Josh Zepnick Calls on Leon’s Owner to Rescind Policy Requiring English-Only Communications
Zepnick wants owner Ron Schneider to immediately rescind the policy and establish a reasonable set of expectations that addresses both customer service efficiency and treating everyone with respect regardless of their ethnic background.
May 19th, 2016 by Josh Zepnick
Sen. Taylor applauds Milwaukee Bucks labor agreement
The deal includes a $15 per hour wage indexed to inflation, prioritizes hiring from Milwaukee’s poorest zip codes and ensures workers the right to collective bargaining.
May 19th, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Bucks and Alliance for Good Jobs Announce Agreement for New Arena Employees
Bucks commit to job quality and access initiatives for future jobs in the new arena and surrounding development
May 19th, 2016 by Milwaukee Bucks
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for Bipartisan Emergency Funding to Combat Zika Virus
Yesterday, the first Zika virus case in Wisconsin was confirmed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
May 19th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Statement on Milwaukee Bucks Labor Agreement
“Permanent, living wage jobs to our neighbors who need them the most and the ability to unionize freely without interference or intimidation were paramount in getting support for the Bucks arena deal.”
May 19th, 2016 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Representative JoCasta Zamarripa on Leon’s Discriminatory English-Only Policy
Ron Schneider, owner of Leon’s Frozen Custard in Milwaukee, has been prohibiting his bilingual employees from speaking Spanish to Spanish-speaking customers.
May 19th, 2016 by Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa
Paul Ryan and the GOP Majority’s Terribly Homophobic Week in Congress
“I personally was sad to see Ryan’s leadership show its true face.”
May 19th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Rep. Bowen statement on expected arena district end-use jobs announcement
“I am pleased that labor representatives have been successful in negotiating with the Bucks to pay a living wage and prioritize hiring local workers...”
May 18th, 2016 by State Rep. David Bowen
Chris Abele and Demond Means Miss Key Facts About the Community Schools Model
"It’s important to note that Community Schools are more than community partnerships."
May 18th, 2016 by Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association
Sen. Johnson’s Record of Failure on Infrastructure Speaks for Itself
Like a true Washington Insider, Johnson talks a lot about infrastructure, but his record tells a very different story
May 18th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Offer of police substation laudable, but real problem remains scarcity of cops
Administration continues to pursue “magic bullets” that don’t exist
May 18th, 2016 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Wisconsin’s Fiscal Health Improves, But Still Lags Most States
WISTAX Uses Official Financial Statements to Measure Fiscal Health During 2002-15
May 18th, 2016 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
