Politics
Republican Budget Shifts Up to $800 Million from Wisconsin’s Public Schools to Private Voucher Schools
GOP Budget Another Major Shift of Funds from Public Schools to Private Schools to Support Gov. Walker’s Presidential Ambitions
May 28th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
New Buck Stadium Deal Bad for Wisconsin Taxpayers
Government Shouldn't Be In The Business of Financing Private Sports Stadiums
May 28th, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
AFP Congratulates Committee Vote On Prevailing Wage Repeal
Chapter Announces Launch of Radio Ads Encouraging Passage By Full Assembly
May 27th, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
Saving Long Term Care Means Leaving It Alone
“Our long term care programs work for Wisconsin and save us money.”
May 27th, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Clean Water Rule ‘A Major Victory for People, Great Lakes, Economy’
Clean Water Act protections for streams, wetlands will protect public drinking water for more than 30 million people in region, bolster Great Lakes restoration and protection efforts.
May 27th, 2015 by Healing Our Waters - Great Lakes Coalition
Senator Baldwin Joined by First Responders and Concerned Citizens in Milwaukee to Call for Action on Dangerous Oil Trains
Baldwin highlights Crude-By-Rail Safety Act to protect Wisconsin communities & increase rail safety
May 27th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Erpenbach to GOP –Anything Less Than Removal is a Failure
Governor Walker’s Plan to Give WI Long Term Care to Out of State For Profit Insurance, Up Today
May 27th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Milwaukee County Wins MacArthur Foundation Support to Reduce the Use of Jails
Grant is part of MacArthur's $75M Safety and Justice Challenge, which supports innovation in local criminal justice systems
May 27th, 2015 by Milwaukee Community Justice Council
Governor Scott Walker Announces Several Appointments
Governor Scott Walker announced several appointments today, including Andrew “Drew” Peterson and Michael M. Grebe to the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents; Julie Anderson and Dr. Frederick Prehn to the Natural Resources Board
May 22nd, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Five-Year St. Francis Brewing Company Contract Approved
Supervisor Haas’ Measure Allows for a 5% Return on Profits for Dedicated Maintenance Fund
May 22nd, 2015 by Sup. Jason Haas
Baldwin Provisions to Protect the Great Lakes and Strengthen Wisconsin’s Innovation Clears Major Senate Hurdle
Language included in appropriations bill passes through committee
May 22nd, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
$360 Million Elephant in the Room
Medicaid Expansion Gets a ‘No’ Vote from JFC Republicans
May 22nd, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
