Politics
Lawmakers Break Promise Not to Fund Vouchers at the Expense of Public School Students
Taxpayers around the state are furious.
Feb 6th, 2016 by Wisconsin Public Education NetworkCNN Adds Simulcast of Democrats Debate at UWM
PBS NewsHour co-anchors Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff will moderate the debate.
Feb 5th, 2016 by University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeReps Taylor & Johnson Circulate Lead Testing Bill
LRB 4694 brings Wisconsin in line with CDC recommendations.
Feb 5th, 2016 by State Rep. Chris TaylorYouth Activists to Rally Against Reckless Pipeline Expansion Outside Milwaukee Democratic Debate
Activists from across the Great Lakes oppose Enbridge’s Alberta Clipper tar sands pipeline expansion scheme
Feb 5th, 2016 by Press ReleaseCounty Board Unanimously Approves Resolution to Protect Parks
At Least 43 Lack Designated Zoning as Parkland; Measure Moves to Avoid Sale by Executive
Feb 4th, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.County Board Unanimously Adopts Alternatives to Allow Placement of Juveniles in Milwaukee County
Measure Seeks Milwaukee County Location, Increases Number of Local Beds, Adds Staff
Feb 4th, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.Wisconsin Realtors Association Endorse Justice Rebecca Bradley for State Supreme Court
The Wisconsin Realtors Association is one of the largest trade associations in the state, representing more than 14,500 professionals statewide.
Feb 4th, 2016 by Rebecca BradleyGovernor Scott Walker Signs 21 Bills into Law
Bills ranged from allowing hunters to wear blaze pink to increasing the penalty for concealing a corpse to $25,000.
Feb 4th, 2016 by Gov. Scott WalkerHelp the Citizens of Flint
In response to threats by Senate Republicans to block emergency relief for the citizens of Flint, Michigan, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement
Feb 4th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Gwen MooreA Community Conversation
I’ve heard from many citizens with questions and concerns about mental health services in Milwaukee.
Feb 4th, 2016 by Rep. Jonathan BrostoffPolluter Grab Bag (AB 600/SB 459)
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters' Statement
Feb 3rd, 2016 by Wisconsin Conservation VotersRep. Taylor Proposes Updates to Officer-Involved Death Law
Measures will enhance independence, accountability
Feb 3rd, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor