Politics
Pocan, Renacci Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate Budget Gimmick
The Pension and Budget Integrity Act simply moves these premiums “off-budget”, and ensures that Congress is raising premiums only if and when it is appropriate.
Apr 15th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Governor Scott Walker Signs Legislation Into Law to Expand Teacher Loan Program
It is Act 359.
Apr 14th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Rep. Barca Secures a Small Victory for Veterans
“It was shocking that the Walker Administration has not been participating in meetings with our hardworking County Veterans Services Officers all along, however I am glad they have committed to attend future meetings”
Apr 14th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Rep. Wachs Calls for Hearings on UW System Cuts
"We simply cannot sustain the continued attack on higher education in Wisconsin."
Apr 14th, 2016 by State Rep. Dana Wachs
Mayor Barrett Appoints New Director of the Office of Violence Prevention
Reggie Moore to lead efforts to address root causes of violence, build communitywide response
Apr 14th, 2016 by Mayor Tom Barrett
County Clerk Czarnezki Will Not Seek Re-Election
Joe Czarnezki was elected Milwaukee County Clerk in 2008 and re-elected in 2012.
Apr 13th, 2016 by Sup. Joe Czarnezki
Speaker Vos Statement on Milwaukee Bucks Agreement
“Throughout this process, Wisconsin taxpayers have come first.”
Apr 13th, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Fitzgerald Praises Arena Lease Agreement
"This agreement meets the spirit of Act 60 and fulfills the legislative intent of protecting Wisconsin’s taxpayers."
Apr 13th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Pocan Supports Verizon Workers Poised to Strike for a Fair Contract
“Companies should pay their workers fair wages and guarantee workplace protections.”
Apr 12th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Equal Pay Day
"In 2016, it makes zero economic sense for women to make less than eighty-percent of what their male counterparts make. "
Apr 12th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Governor Scott Walker Takes the Lead, Nations’ Governors Join in Signing SNAP Welfare Letter to Congressional Leaders
The legislation authored by Congressman Robert Aderholt confirms states’ rights to drug test SNAP recipients.
Apr 12th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
