Politics

Luther Olsen Turns His Back on Wisconsin Veterans

Luther Olsen Turns His Back on Wisconsin Veterans

Sen. Olsen authored budget motion resulting in cuts to veteran grants

Time to reopen Ethan Allen

Time to reopen Ethan Allen

Alderman Donovan: “Why it was closed in the first place is beyond me”

Erpenbach to Gov. Walker: Stop DVA attacks on Veterans offices
Erpenbach to Gov. Walker

Stop DVA attacks on Veterans offices

Local veteran to veteran counseling at risk again at the hands of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Faculty Council of Senators of UW Colleges Endorse Resolution of No Confidence

Faculty Council of Senators of UW Colleges Endorse Resolution of No Confidence

The resolution calls upon System President Ray Cross and the Board of Regents “to make a positive case for improved access, affordability, and educational resources for our students.”

Sen. Johnson Remains Silent as Travelers Wait in Mile Long TSA Lines

Sen. Johnson Remains Silent as Travelers Wait in Mile Long TSA Lines

Millions of Americans will face hours long waits at the airport this summer.

Donald Trump’s Supreme Court Short List Includes Extreme, Ultra-Partisan Judge Diane Sykes

Donald Trump’s Supreme Court Short List Includes Extreme, Ultra-Partisan Judge Diane Sykes

In 2013, Sykes wrote the opinion on the decision to ban women’s access to birth control through the Affordable Care Act.

PolitiFact Wisconsin Issues “Pants on Fire” Rating to Claim that OSPP Commissioner Wants to “Gut” MPS
Bipartisan VA Reform Passes Senate, Prevents Doctors Once Fired or Suspended by VA from Treating Veterans

Bipartisan VA Reform Passes Senate, Prevents Doctors Once Fired or Suspended by VA from Treating Veterans

Bipartisan amendment authored by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin, Jerry Moran and Thom Tillis closes loophole

South Side State Representative Josh Zepnick Calls on Leon’s Owner to Rescind Policy Requiring English-Only Communications

South Side State Representative Josh Zepnick Calls on Leon’s Owner to Rescind Policy Requiring English-Only Communications

Zepnick wants owner Ron Schneider to immediately rescind the policy and establish a reasonable set of expectations that addresses both customer service efficiency and treating everyone with respect regardless of their ethnic background.

Sen. Taylor applauds Milwaukee Bucks labor agreement

Sen. Taylor applauds Milwaukee Bucks labor agreement

The deal includes a $15 per hour wage indexed to inflation, prioritizes hiring from Milwaukee’s poorest zip codes and ensures workers the right to collective bargaining.

Bucks and Alliance for Good Jobs Announce Agreement for New Arena Employees

Bucks and Alliance for Good Jobs Announce Agreement for New Arena Employees

Bucks commit to job quality and access initiatives for future jobs in the new arena and surrounding development

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for Bipartisan Emergency Funding to Combat Zika Virus

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for Bipartisan Emergency Funding to Combat Zika Virus

Yesterday, the first Zika virus case in Wisconsin was confirmed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.