Politics
Rep. Barca urges Gov. Walker to use Vegas fundraising trip to analyze economic benefits of Kenosha casino
Proposed casino project expected to create thousands of jobs, generate tens of millions for state and local economies.
Mar 28th, 2014 by State Rep. Peter Barca
County Supervisor Peggy Romo West Hosts Premiere of “Cesar Chavez” Movie in Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Supervisor Peggy Romo West will attend tonight's premiere of "Cesar Chavez: History is Made One Step at Time" at Southgate Cinema at 7:15 p.m., Friday, March 28, 2014.
Mar 28th, 2014 by Sup. Peggy A. West
Instead of trying to fix problems, Gov. Walker joins fellow Republicans in trying to fix elections
Governor signs bills that will severely restrict voting rights
Mar 27th, 2014 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Rep. Taylor on Walker’s signing of early voting restriction bill
Today, Governor Scott Walker partially vetoed Senate Bill 324, which reduces voters’ access to in-person early voting at their municipal clerk’s office.
Mar 27th, 2014 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Representative Shankland and Representative Goyke Announce Legislation to Preserve FoodShare Benefits for 255,000 Households
Rep. Katrina Shankland and Rep. Evan Goyke announced legislation to protect low-income Wisconsinites from the 2014 Farm Bill’s impending cuts to food stamps.
Mar 27th, 2014 by Evan Goyke
Gov. Walker signs bill undermining legal rights for veterans poisoned by asbestos
Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement today after Gov. Walker privately signed a bill into law that will seriously undermine the legal rights of veterans who have been victims of asbestos poisoning.
Mar 27th, 2014 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Jonathan Brostoff Denounces Republican Attacks on Voting Rights
Candidate for State Assembly supports early voting expansion
Mar 27th, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker holds lead over challenger Mary Burke in new Marquette Law School Poll
A new Marquette Law School Poll finds Republican Gov. Scott Walker leading Democratic candidate Mary Burke, 48 to 41 percent.
Mar 26th, 2014 by Marquette University
Cesar Chavez city worker holiday proposal to be heard by Finance and Personnel Committee
City employees would have the option of taking off on March 31 annually as a holiday observing the birthday of American labor and civil rights champion Cesar E. Chavez.
Mar 25th, 2014 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Asbestos bill latest example of need for Democratic control of legislature, says Assembly District 19 Candidate Jonathan Brostoff
he asbestos legislation supported by Wisconsin Republicans that is designed to protect corporate interests at the expense of justice for victims of asbestos exposure is the latest example of why Democrats need to win back majorities in the state legislature.
Mar 24th, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Assembly Republicans Fail to Expand Access to Mental Health Services for Victims of Sexual Assault
State Rep. Goyke issued the following statement in response to the Wisconsin State Assembly adjourning without passing Assembly Bill 518.
Mar 21st, 2014 by Evan Goyke
Supervisor David Bowen Thanks Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Zilber Family Foundation for Contributions to Johnsons Park
Following the announcement of a $250,000 gift for the revitalization of Johnsons Park from the Zilber Family Foundation and a $100,000 gift from the Rotary Club of Milwaukee for the park, Supervisor David Bowen released the following statement.
Mar 21st, 2014 by State Rep. David Bowen
