Politics
Justice Rebecca Bradley Releases 1st Round of Digital Ads leading up to the February 16th Primary
The ads will begin running statewide today on various platforms.
Feb 1st, 2016 by Rebecca BradleyAFSCME PEOPLE, Milwaukee Area Labor Council Endorse Chevy Johnson
Chevy Johnson has announced the endorsements of a number of former and current elected officials, progressive organizations, community leaders, and neighbors.
Feb 1st, 2016 by Mayor Cavalier JohnsonRepresentatives Stuck and Brostoff Introduce Legislation to Prevent Privatization of Wisconsin’s Water Utilities
Representatives Stuck and Brostoff are introducing LRB 4602/1 along with Senator Chris Larson in order to keep Wisconsin’s drinking water under local control .
Jan 29th, 2016 by Rep. Jonathan BrostoffGovernor Walker Commits to Shifting Campaign Costs onto Wisconsin Taxpayers
It was reported that Governor Walker’s political campaign will no longer be paying for his security team’s travel costs for campaign events.
Jan 29th, 2016 by Katrina ShanklandStatement on the 7th Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
The median income of working women is just 78% of the income of working men.
Jan 29th, 2016 by Katrina ShanklandSup. Romo West Introduces Resolution Requiring Notification of Attempts to Remove Homeless
Resolution Would Require Five-Day Notice of Removal; Referral of Homeless to Housing Division
Jan 29th, 2016 by Sup. Peggy A. WestStatement on the 7th Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Act
"Women make just 78 cents for every dollar paid to their male counterparts, a figure that has barely budged in more than a decade."
Jan 29th, 2016 by Democratic Party of WisconsinRuss for Wisconsin Files Q4 FEC Report
Since announcing his candidacy, Russ has traveled to all 72 counties, listening to Wisconsinites in every corner of the state.
Jan 29th, 2016 by Russ FeingoldStatement on the 7th Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
"We clearly have much more work to do to ensure that women and their families have every opportunity to succeed. "
Jan 29th, 2016 by Russ FeingoldOn 7th Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Act, Wisconsin Women Lag Behind
In 2009, Wisconsin passed its own Equal Pay Act, which was subsequently repealed by Governor Walker and the Republican majority in the legislature in 2012.
Jan 29th, 2016 by State Rep. Lisa SubeckU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Competitiveness Caucus
Highlights Made in Wisconsin Partnership between Snap-On and Gateway Tech on Workforce Readiness
Jan 28th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinThe Century Parks of Bay View, Sheridan and Grant Must Be Protected
Sup. Jursik Calls for Zoning Protection for South Shore Parks
Jan 28th, 2016 by Patricia Jursik