Politics
4 bills signed into law to promote healthy, safe adoptions in Wisconsin
The Adoption Protection Package focuses on crisis prevention, pre-adoptive training requirements, access to post-adoptive resources, and implements safeguards for children adopted from other states and countries.
Apr 25th, 2016 by State Sen. LaTonya Johnson
New Law Grants CHIPS Protections to Child Trafficking Victims
The law aligns Wisconsin with the federal Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act.
Apr 25th, 2016 by State Sen. LaTonya Johnson
Governor Walker Signs Bill to Crack Down on Repeat Drunk Drivers
Legislation signed on the anniversary of the tragic loss of three young lives
Apr 25th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Sen. Taylor calls for special session on juvenile corrections and more funding
In a letter dated today, Senator Taylor urged Governor Walker to call a special session of the Legislature to take up Senate Bills 803 and 804.
Apr 25th, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Darrol Gibson Announces His Candidacy for State Representative
Darrol is a political organizer who has helped to put hard working Democrats in office at every level of government.
Apr 25th, 2016 by Darrol Gibson
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Celebrates Earth Day 2016
Since taking office, the county executive has prioritized environmental activism in every department, from Parks to Transportation to Facilities Management.
Apr 22nd, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on the 46th Anniversary of Earth Day
"The Republican Party still refuses to even acknowledge climate change is real, let alone do something about it."
Apr 22nd, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Groups React as States and Provinces Commit to Reconvene in May to Continue Debate on Precedent-Setting Great Lakes Water Diversion
It is critical that any diversion proposal meet the rigorous requirements of the Compact which were developed to safeguard the Great Lakes.
Apr 22nd, 2016 by Compact Implementation Coalition
Senator Johnson’s Refusal to do His Job Started the Day He Took Office
It’s the height of hypocrisy that Johnson is campaigning to reduce bureaucratic red tape as he personally creates more delays and backlogs.
Apr 22nd, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Wis. Nonprofits Want US Dept. of Justice to Challenge Voter ID Law
They Cite Recent Evidence of “Racist Intent”
Apr 22nd, 2016 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Taylor, Stakeholders Call on GOP to Fund Voter ID Information Campaign
Campaign required as state prepares for 1 million additional voters in November
Apr 21st, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Rep. LaTonya Johnson Announces Endorsement of Mayor Tom Barrett
“I wholeheartedly offer my support and endorsement of LaTonya Johnson’s candidacy for the 6th Senate District,” said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
Apr 21st, 2016 by State Sen. LaTonya Johnson
