Politics
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
MPS Board President Mark Sain, Superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver issue statement regarding Opportunity Schools and Partnership Plan (OSPP)
We recently requested a meeting with County Executive Abele and Commissioner Means to discuss an alternative to the OSPP proposal.
Jun 17th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Sen. Taylor proposes slavery ban
Bill would remove slavery from state constitution
Jun 16th, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Senate Committee Passes Great Lakes Funding Bill
Strong funding for Great Lakes, though bill contains harmful provisions that undermine Clean Water Act, other environmental protections.
Jun 16th, 2016 by Healing Our Waters - Great Lakes Coalition
Citizens still not protected by the system
Corrected/revised statement from Alderman Bob Donovan June 16, 2016
Jun 16th, 2016 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
New House Bill Drug Tests Wealthy Americans
Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) introduced the Top 1% Accountability Act of 2016.
Jun 16th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Applauds City of Wauwatosa Decision to Advance Bus Rapid Transit
“The City of Wauwatosa is always a great partner when it comes to economic development, public safety, and growing strong communities."
Jun 16th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Reform to Protect Veterans from Identity Theft
“Our veterans should never be put at risk of identity theft with information that they have entrusted to the VA.”
Jun 16th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Wisconsin Jobs Now Endorses Candidates for State Legislature
Several Progressive Champions in Contested Races Receive WJN Endorsement
Jun 16th, 2016 by Wisconsin Jobs Now
Sens. Harsdorf, Tiffany and Olsen Fail Wisconsin Citizens
Embattled politicians struggle to justify tax subsidies for outsourcing
Jun 16th, 2016 by Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee
Lottery Property Tax Credits Decline in 2015
New Report Analyzes Legal Gambling in Wisconsin
Jun 16th, 2016 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
