Politics
Statement on Proposed Rule Modifying DMV Identification Requirements for Voters
"The provision will be more helpful if more people know about it, and that underscores the need for voter education."
May 11th, 2016 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
State representative Kooyenga, teachers’ union president Schroeder to discuss the future of education in Milwaukee
The two guests will discuss what they see as the best ways to improve educational outcomes for Milwaukee children.
May 11th, 2016 by Marquette University
Bipartisan Legislation Cosponsored by Senator Baldwin Passes the Senate
Improves training & support for first responders to respond to incidents such as oil train derailments in Wisconsin & across the country
May 11th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Governor Scott Walker Approves Emergency Rule Easing Access to DMV Identification Documents for Voters
The Division of Motor Vehicles announced a new process to issue photo ID card receipts to those who need them to vote.
May 11th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Faculty Fuss Leaves Out Important Facts
“Job for life” tenure wrong for Wisconsin
May 10th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
MPS Asked to Say YES to Protect Public Schools
Opportunity Schools Partnership Program Launches Website to Inform Public on Proposal to Keep Funds, Students, and Employees in MPS
May 10th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Releases Election Observer Report – Findings and Recommendations
The report shows there is a substantial need for both voter education and training of election officials as to what constitutes acceptable proof of residence for voter registration and photo ID for voting.
May 10th, 2016 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
School Districts Using New Way to Exceed State Revenue Limits
147 Districts Have Spent $138 Million Over "Caps" Since 2009
May 9th, 2016 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
“The Ronald and the Donald Show” – SCOTUS Edition
Americans don’t trust Trump to nominate SCOTUS Justices, but Johnson does.
May 9th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Governor Walker Issues Executive Order to Prevent Potential Gasoline and Diesel Shortages
“We’re taking action with this Executive Order to alleviate potential gasoline and diesel shortages as a result of the temporary shutdown of the West Shore Pipeline,” Governor Walker said.
May 6th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Tours Snap-on in Kenosha with Snap-on CEO Nick Pinchuk and AFT President Randi Weingarten
Tour of Innovations Works facility highlighted nationally-recognized education and job training partnership between Snap-on and Gateway Technical College
May 6th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
US Treasury Department Rejects Plan to Cut Teamster Pensions
In response to this news, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement
May 6th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
