Politics

Sheriff David Clarke Endorses Alexander for Milwaukee County Board

Sheriff David Clarke Endorses Alexander for Milwaukee County Board

“I'll be voting to re-elect Deanna Alexander - I hope I can count on you to join me,” said Sheriff David Clarke.

State Senator Chris Larson Issues Statement on Last Week’s Exchange with Senator Taylor

State Senator Chris Larson Issues Statement on Last Week’s Exchange with Senator Taylor

"Last Tuesday, as I was approaching the Senate chambers in the Capitol, I ran into Senator Taylor. She began yelling at me, which was followed by some heated words from both sides."

County Executive Refuses Once Again to Sign Domes Repair Resolution
Pocan, Rangel Request Armed Services Committee Hold Hearing on Discharged Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Service Members

Pocan, Rangel Request Armed Services Committee Hold Hearing on Discharged Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Service Members

Reps. Pocan and Rangel previously introduced the Restore Honor to Service Members Act in July 2015.

Statement on Sen. Ron Johnson’s Endorsement Tour

Statement on Sen. Ron Johnson’s Endorsement Tour

"P.S. The Badger Pledge is still on the table."

Thanks a lot, Ron Johnson: Supreme Court Issues First 4-4 Tie Since Passing of Justice Scalia
Thanks a lot, Ron Johnson

Supreme Court Issues First 4-4 Tie Since Passing of Justice Scalia

Sen. Johnson has expressed zero concern for this kind of scenario.

Rep. Zamarripa to Rep. Sanfelippo, “Say it ain’t so, Joe.”

Rep. Zamarripa to Rep. Sanfelippo, “Say it ain’t so, Joe.”

"I am so very disappointed that Joe chose to play politics..."

Near West Side Partners Join Gov. Walker As He Signs AB628 into Law

Near West Side Partners Join Gov. Walker As He Signs AB628 into Law

Legislation will save taxpayer resources, reduce crime and promote economic development

Resolving Estabrook Dam Issue Requires Leadership

Resolving Estabrook Dam Issue Requires Leadership

"The lack of leadership from the county executive and his inability to work with local officials in a constructive manner has caused needless confusion about the future of the Estabrook Dam and a lack of action."

Jennifer Shilling declares: “I’m With Her!”
Jennifer Shilling declares

“I’m With Her!”

Senate Democratic Leader endorses Hillary Clinton for President

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Representatives Ron Kind, Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan Call on Governor Walker to Immediately Restore Food Assistance to Thousands of Wisconsinites

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Representatives Ron Kind, Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan Call on Governor Walker to Immediately Restore Food Assistance to Thousands of Wisconsinites

“We must continue to support opportunities to lift people up and out of poverty and ensure that our jobs training programs are truly working”

Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association Continues to Push for Reduced Class Sizes in Early Grades

Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association Continues to Push for Reduced Class Sizes in Early Grades

In 2015 Scott Walker signed into law Wisconsin Act 53 which phases out the class-size reduction program.