Politics
Governor Walker Appoints Gregory Strasser to Marathon County Circuit Court
"I am pleased to appoint Gregory Strasser as judge in Marathon County."
Jul 1st, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Reps. Pocan, Nolan, Wilson Introduce Relief for Underwater Student Borrowers Act
The bill would allow student loan borrowers who have been granted debt relief as a result of consistent repayment towards their student loan debt an exemption from being taxed on the amount forgiven.
Jul 1st, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Governor Walker Recognizes Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Hospital Project SEARCH Graduates
Project SEARCH is a one-year, transition program providing training and professional skills to disabled students with the end goal of increasing employment opportunities.
Jun 30th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Closing Statements in Federal Voting Rights Case Call for End to Gov. Walker, GOP’s Effort to Rig Elections
The Real Fraud Has Been Exposed: Politicians Manipulating Rules on Voting to Give Themselves an Unfair Partisan Advantage
Jun 30th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
Pocan Applauds Defense Department’s Removal of Transgender Service Ban
“Following in the footsteps of repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, this is another significant step toward equality for our LGBT armed service members.”
Jun 30th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Julie Meyer, 20th District Assembly Candidate, Praises Demond Means’ Decision to Abandon Chris Abele’s MPS Takeover Plan
Julie Meyer is a 29-year MPS teacher that believes the Opportunity Schools and Partnership Program is a threat to the existence of public education in Milwaukee
Jun 29th, 2016 by Julie Meyer
Statement regarding the resignation of Dr. Demond Means from the Opportunity Schools and Partnership Plan (OSPP)
We recognize Dr. Means' service to education and children in our area and agree that actions must be child-centered.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Takeover Commissioner Demond Means’ Resignation a Victory for Milwaukee Students and Community
“We will continue to resist any attack on our community’s fundamental democratic rights that would remove public institutions from the control of our publicly elected school board,” said MTEA President Kim Schroeder.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association
Governor Walker Announces $3.2 Million in Youth Apprenticeship State Grants at United Pride Dairy, LLC
Established in 1991, Wisconsin’s YA program is part of a statewide School-to-Work initiative.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Democrats Warn of Consequences on the Eve of the Death of the Government Accountability Board
Democrats highlight Scott Walker and the Republicans' dismantling of the non partisan Government Accountability Board.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
**VL-JUNK** U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces More Than $18.2 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Wisconsin
More than 9,500 AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers are serving in 1,430 locations across Wisconsin this year
Jun 29th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Mayor Barrett Announces Grant for Training in Technology Fields
Department of Labor Funds Allow Residents to Develop Skills for In-Demand Tech Jobs
Jun 28th, 2016 by Mayor Tom Barrett
