Politics
Sen. Lena Taylor named Conservation Champion
“I am proud to be named a Conservation Champion.”
Jun 21st, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Majority Leader McConnell to Schedule Floor Vote on Longest Standing Federal Circuit Court Vacancy
Don Schott’s nomination to 7th Circuit Court was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee with strong bipartisan vote, now awaits a floor vote
Jun 20th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Elizabeth Warren Lead Bipartisan Call on FDA to End Discriminatory Blood Donation Ban
In light of the tragic mass shooting in Orlando, 24 Senators join letter urging FDA to develop better blood donation policies based on individual risk
Jun 20th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Governor Walker Appoints Tom Engels Interim Secretary of the Department of Health Services
Following the news of DHS Secretary Kitty Rhoades’ passing, Gov.Scott Walker wrote to DHS Deputy Secretary Tom Engels and named him Interim Secretary.
Jun 20th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Marisabel Cabrera Announces Endorsement of WI League of Conservation Voters
Organization is dedicated to electing conservation leaders in defense of clean air, land, and water
Jun 20th, 2016 by Marisabel Cabrera
League sends out candidate questionnaire, calls on candidates to respond
To give no one an advantage, the League sent the questionnaire to all candidates, regardless of whether their names will be on the ballot in the August 9 Primary Election.
Jun 20th, 2016 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
Senate Republicans Campaigning on a Promise of “No New Funding” for Wisconsin’s Crumbling Roads
Divided Majority Party lacks leadership needed to solve transportation crisis
Jun 20th, 2016 by Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee
Rep. Bowen praises MPS Superintendent for rejecting school takeover proposal
Commends Dr. Driver’s thorough, alternative proposal for OSPP
Jun 17th, 2016 by State Rep. David Bowen
MPS Adults Once Again Fail the Children of Milwaukee
Healy calls the MPS school board’s poison pill plan insincere and disheartening
Jun 17th, 2016 by MacIver Institute
Whose side are you on – The people’s or terrorists’?
Rep. Terese Berceau, Rep. Melissa Sargent, Rep. Lisa Subeck, and Rep. Chris Taylor released the following joint statement.
Jun 17th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Bipartisan ‘Manufacturing Universities’ legislation passes Senate
Provision would strengthen U.S. engineering programs to meet 21st century manufacturing demands
Jun 17th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Youth Council to suggest allocations of more than $100,000 to youth programs
The allocation recommendations will be forwarded to the Common Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee.
Jun 17th, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Youth Council
