Politics
Community Leaders Support Chevy Johnson
“I am honored and privileged to have the support of such wonderful community leaders and stakeholders,” said Johnson.
Jan 13th, 2016 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Governor Walker to Provide Update on Wisconsinites He Dropped from BadgerCare
Walker plan created a coverage gap and in 2014, resulted in 27,000 likely uninsured
Jan 13th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Wisconsin ACT scores plummet
State drops from 2nd best to 9th worst in the nation
Jan 13th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Loose Election Commission Allows Ineligible Candidate into Race
The MCEC partially affirmed Alexander’s case, recognizing that the other candidate submitted signatures from people that did not reside in the district or who provided fictitious, non-existent addresses.
Jan 13th, 2016 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Statement from Rep. Bowen on deplorable comments and actions of Rep. Gannon
“Yet, Rep. Gannon, and those on the other side of the aisle who agree with him but who may not be quite as animated, say Milwaukee’s problems are Milwaukee’s alone.”
Jan 12th, 2016 by State Rep. David Bowen
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Swift Senate Action on 7th Circuit Court Nomination of Don Schott
Longest-standing federal court vacancy in the country nearly six years old
Jan 12th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Chris Larson Congratulates Deputy Graduating Class of 2016
“Under Abele, we continue to fall short of our public safety goals.”
Jan 12th, 2016 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Supervisor Romo West Applauds County Executive’s Efforts to End “Chronic Homelessness”
But She Says Abele Has Done Little or Nothing to Help “Situational Homelessness”
Jan 12th, 2016 by Sup. Peggy A. West
Legislative Republicans Launch Distraction From Their Inaction
Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement regarding the first Assembly session day of 2016:
Jan 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Rep. Barca Statement on Session Day Incident
“While I accept Rep. Gannon’s apology, his racially tinged rhetoric and disrespect for the institution are reprehensible."
Jan 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Legislation to Aid Disabled Taxicab Riders Passes the State Senate
“The Senate’s action today is a step forward in ensuring that those with disabilities have barrier-free access to transportation options”
Jan 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
State Assembly Congratulates the City of Madison on Achieving Platinum Status as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists
Madison achieved this honor in recognition of the city’s impressive bike paths and bike lanes, strong its partnerships with Trek and B-Cycle, its many cycling amenities, and the welcoming nature of Wisconsin’s capital city to cyclists.
Jan 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
