Politics
New Marquette Law School Poll finds opportunities, limits to public support for cooperation in the Chicago “megacity”
Study of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin residents explores attitudes on workforce training, funding for transportation and tourism, and neighborhood and police matters
Jul 28th, 2015 by Marquette University
WEAC statement on Greenfield School District employment decision scheduled tonight
The 30-year teacher – with a perfect record – was told her position in the school library was eliminated and then forced to reapply for a new position with similar responsibilities
Jul 27th, 2015 by Wisconsin Education Association Council
Governor Scott Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes
Governor Scott Walker announced the following administrative staff changes today.
Jul 27th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
State Sen. Taylor’s statement about US Sen. Johnson’s “idiot inner city kids” remark
“As a product of the Milwaukee Public School System, I find Senator Ron Johnson’s comments unfitting of the office of a United States Senator.”
Jul 24th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) Responds to Attempts to Curb Health Care Access
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Nicole Safar, Government Relations Director of PPAWI issued the following statement:
Jul 23rd, 2015 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
Republican Legislator Quietly Plots Partisan Attack on Access to Women’s Health Care
Republican Representative Andre Jacque circulates trio of anti-women’s health bills for co-sponsorship to Republicans only
Jul 23rd, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Anti-Immigrant GOP Bill Threatens Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking
"I am especially troubled by the impact this bill will have on our country’s most vulnerable and isolated populations."
Jul 23rd, 2015 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Historic, Comprehensive LGBT Non-Discrimination Legislation Introduced in Congress
The legislation was filed simultaneously in the U.S. House of Representatives by 158 Representatives, led by Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI).
Jul 23rd, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Chantia Lewis to Enter Milwaukee 9th District Aldermanic Race 9
Chantia has lived in District 9 for over ten years and is a small business owner, mother, wife, and veteran of the United States Air Force.
Jul 23rd, 2015 by Ald. Chantia Lewis
Feds Push Wisconsin to Review Excessive Health Insurance Rate Increases
Citizen Action Calls for Public Hearings on Large Premium Hikes
Jul 23rd, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Sen. Taylor to host State Budget and Bucks arena listening session
The $73 billion state budget and the $500,000 Bucks Arena proposal will have a tremendous impact on the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County.
Jul 22nd, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bill to Increase Safety and Security at Military Facilities
After tragic shooting in Tennessee takes the lives of 5 servicemembers, including Wisconsin native Marine Sgt. Carson Holmquist, Baldwin bill would protect men and women in uniform
Jul 22nd, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
