Politics
Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats call for hearing about correctional facility safety
"We were alarmed to learn of very serious allegations of abuse at Lincoln Hills through the media," the letter reads.
Dec 16th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Federal Budget Advances Key Great Lakes Priorities, Will Benefit Millions of People
Authorizes the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for one year.
Dec 16th, 2015 by Healing Our Waters - Great Lakes Coalition
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Department of Homeland Security to Immediately Require Social Media Background Checks as Part of Screening Process for all Foreigners Seeking American Visas
We write to express our deep concern regarding reports that critical background information of individuals participating in American visa programs has been largely omitted from the visa security screening process.
Dec 16th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on U.S. Army Order to Resume JTLV Production at Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense can resume progress on the $6.7 billion contract to construct nearly 17,000 vehicles.
Dec 15th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Governor Walker’s $1 Billion “Missed Opportunity”
Nonpartisan Wisconsin agency estimates taxpayers could have saved over $1 billion through BadgerCare expansion
Dec 15th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Time to Shed Light on Alleged Abuse at State Facility
“I continue to be shocked by the appalling allegations of cruel, unjust, and potentially criminal behavior at the Lincoln Hills School for Boys and Copper Lake School for Girls facility.”
Dec 15th, 2015 by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes
Repaying taxpayers is still not a priority for Governor Walker
Faced with $1 million in campaign debt, Governor Walker has been busy soliciting donations to fill the hole caused by his presidential campaign’s reckless spending.
Dec 15th, 2015 by Katrina Shankland
Walker Policy to Cost WI Taxpayers $1.07 Billion in Next Six Years
Currently 31 states including the District of Columbia have accepted Federal Medicaid funds.
Dec 15th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Wisconsin eligible for $1 billion in taxpayer savings
BadgerCare expansion would generate critical funding for local schools, roads
Dec 15th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Gwen Connolly earns endorsement of more labor unions
“We are proud to endorse Gwen Connolly for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge,” said Michael Crivello, President of the Milwaukee Police Association.
Dec 14th, 2015 by Gwen Connolly
Rep. Barca Joins Call for District Attorney to Investigate Potential Open Meeting Violation
Assembly Democrats will Pursue Legislative Fixes to Preserve Open Records Access
Dec 14th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Bills Would Encourage Predatory Lawsuits Against WI Consumers
Would Encourage Out-of-State Debt Buyers to Sue Consumers for Debt They May Not Owe
Dec 14th, 2015 by WISPIRG Foundation
