Politics
Discriminatory Anti-Transgender Bathroom Bill Moves Forward in Wisconsin Legislature
AB 469 puts trans students in harm’s way and puts school districts in conflict with federal law
Nov 19th, 2015 by Human Rights Campaign
Rep. Zepnick joins Mayor Barrett and neighborhood leaders to celebrate improved roads near National Ave., Layton Blvd., and S. 27th St.
Two projects possible through nearly $4 million secured by State Rep. Zepnick
Nov 19th, 2015 by Josh Zepnick
Republican WEDC illegally gave out $21 million in taxpayer dollars
Democrats have put forward numerous proposals to reign in the WEDC, increase accountability and improve economic development.
Nov 19th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Patients Reproductive Health Care Act Announced
This bill comes on the heels of a highly coordinated and unrelenting attack on women’s health by Governor Walker and legislative Republicans.
Nov 19th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
County Board Overrides Abele’s Vetoes
Board Action Includes Restoration of $4 Million in Funding for Public Safety
Nov 19th, 2015 by Sup. Jason Haas
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Supports Introduction of the Patients Reproductive Health Act
Proactive legislation would allow patients to access reproductive health care free of political interference, harassment and misinformation
Nov 18th, 2015 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
Milwaukee law enforcement groups endorse Gwen Connolly
“I am truly honored to receive the support of both the Milwaukee Deputy Sheriffs’ Association and the Retired Deputy Sheriffs’ Association.”
Nov 18th, 2015 by Gwen Connolly
Yet again, report shows Milwaukee tax burden ranks favorably among peers
News release from Alds. Nik Kovac and Terry L. Witkowski
Nov 18th, 2015 by Nik Kovac
County Board Restores $4 Million of County Executive’s Cuts to Public Safety
Board Overrides Veto of Funding for Public Safety
Nov 18th, 2015 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Wisconsin Tax Burden Falls to Lowest Level Since Great Recession
Glitch in Census Numbers Means State-Local Taxes Rank Lower Than Previously Thought
Nov 18th, 2015 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan RAISE Family Caregivers Act Moves Forward
More than 50 national and state advocacy groups have joined in support of bipartisan legislation.
Nov 18th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
HRC Releases LGBT Equality Scores of Wisconsin Companies in 2016 Corporate Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today released the 2015 Corporate Equality Index
Nov 18th, 2015 by Human Rights Campaign
