Politics

Pocan, House Democrats Call on President Obama to Expand LGBT Protections in the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Pocan, House Democrats Call on President Obama to Expand LGBT Protections in the Trans-Pacific Partnership

While negotiators attempted to make progress on various human rights issues through the TPP, the agreement does not include protections for LGBT individuals.

Martha De La Rosa Joins Wisconsin Jobs Now as Executive Director

Martha De La Rosa Joins Wisconsin Jobs Now as Executive Director

De La Rosa comes to Wisconsin Jobs Now with nearly two decades of experience as an activist and leader in the fight for social and economic justice.

Sen. Johnson Votes No on Combating Opioid Addiction and Fighting Zika, Again
Senior Assembly Representative Might Lose Place on Ballot in Fall Election

Senior Assembly Representative Might Lose Place on Ballot in Fall Election

Challenger Seeks to Knock Incumbent Out of the Race in Crowded Field

Governor Walker Appoints Judge Mac Davis and Judge Robert Kinney to Ethics Commission

Governor Walker Appoints Judge Mac Davis and Judge Robert Kinney to Ethics Commission

Both majority and minority party leadership submitted three names each. Two of the minority party’s nominees withdrew their names from consideration.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Cues Up Race Politics

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Cues Up Race Politics

Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. responds to article published in today’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, ‘Lawmaker blames Tom Barrett for crime spilling into suburbs’

UW Operational Budget to Get Board Vote: Lowest State Support Reflects Republican Cuts
UW Operational Budget to Get Board Vote

Lowest State Support Reflects Republican Cuts

Higher student fees and less state support for our university system are on the agenda this week in Madison.

Shilling Calls on Republican Senators to Denounce Trump

Shilling Calls on Republican Senators to Denounce Trump

GOP Senators refuse to admonish ‘indefensible’ statements

Sen. Taylor questions Milwaukee’s lead testing practice

Sen. Taylor questions Milwaukee’s lead testing practice

“Lead poisoning is a community health crisis and it will take the alignment of all levels of government to solve this issue.”

Edgar Lin: “Economics is About People”
Edgar Lin

“Economics is About People”

Lin pledges to use his experience and degree in Economics to implement common sense strategies to provide residents of the 16th Assembly District more access to resources

Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair on Hillary Clinton and Tonight’s Primary Results

Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair on Hillary Clinton and Tonight’s Primary Results

"Democrats are ready to turn the page and unite behind Hillary Clinton and the values that bind us together."

Sen. Taylor responds to violent rhetoric from colleague

Sen. Taylor responds to violent rhetoric from colleague

“If Rep. Brandtjen wants to stop the violence, she should spend her time authoring legislation to end violence, not writing press releases to incite it.”