Politics
Governor Walker Approves Rule Requiring Drug Testing for Unemployment Insurance Recipients
Under this newly approved rule, if someone on UI fails a drug test or refuses to take one from an employer as part of an offer of employment, he or she can be denied UI benefits.
May 4th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Jonathan Brostoff announces re-election bid
Brostoff promises to keep up the fight in Madison for progressive values
May 3rd, 2016 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Funding for Bronzeville project is good news for museum
Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs May 3, 2016
May 3rd, 2016 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Khary Penebaker Proudly Stands with Jack McCain and Interracial Families
“I am committed to continuing to be a voice against hate...”
May 3rd, 2016 by Khary Penebaker
Hamilton to launch effort to raze blighted properties in Milwaukee’s central city
The new blight-fighting endeavor will advocate public/private partnerships that will demolish abandoned, dangerous and unsanitary properties in the city’s Promise Zones.
May 3rd, 2016 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Stop Playing Politics with SCOTUS and Do Your Job!
Johnson is in lockstep with Senator Mitch McConnell and refuses to do his job and vote on the President’s SCOTUS nominee.
May 3rd, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan Jason Simcakoski Memorial Act Continues to Move Forward
Legislation would improve pain care at VA, provide stronger oversight, and address the problem of overprescribing practices
May 3rd, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce congratulates Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on 2nd Inauguration Day
County Executive continues to be champion for veterans and business development
May 2nd, 2016 by Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce
Edgar Lin Announces Candidacy for the 16th Assembly District
As a public defender, Lin excelled in advocacy and established a track record for effectively representing people living in poverty.
May 2nd, 2016 by Edgar Lin
4 Questions for Sen. Johnson as He Launches His Campaign from PACUR
Sen. Johnson, a regular critic of government programs like student loans and social security, gleefully embraced government subsidies when it benefitted his in-laws company.
May 1st, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Board Chairman Lipscomb Announces Standing Committee Assignments for the 2016-2018 term
I am excited to announce the historic appointment of Supervisor Peggy A. West as Chairwoman of Milwaukee County’s Finance Committee.
Apr 29th, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Speaker Paul Ryan and Rep. Sean Duffy Refuse To Return Campaign Contributions From Disgraced Former Speaker of the House
Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for providing hush money to cover up his past of sexually abusing young boys as a teacher in Illinois.
Apr 29th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
