Politics
Senate Passes Three Rep. Neylon Bills
“It’s encouraging to see members of the legislature working together to close the skills gap, increase school accountability and prevent child trafficking.”
Mar 16th, 2016 by State Rep. Adam Neylon
The 2015-2016 Legislative session has been full of missed opportunities
Statement by Senator Mark Miller
Mar 15th, 2016 by State Sen. Mark Miller
Statement on SB 295 – The Bad Far Outweighs the Good
The advantages of this bill are more than offset by unnecessary restrictions which will make it more difficult for many citizens to register and vote.
Mar 15th, 2016 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
Senate Increases Treatment and Diversion Funding
The Wisconsin Senate voted unanimously to advance Assembly Bill 657.
Mar 15th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
County Executive Not Exempt From Judicial Review
A resolution granting authorization to refile the lawsuit is now before the Board.
Mar 15th, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Statement on the Passing of State Representative Tamara Grigsby
Tamara was the kind of champion who focused on moving the issues forward, in good times and bad.
Mar 15th, 2016 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
Governor Scott Walker Signs Assembly Bill 422 Into Law at Wild Rivers Interpretive Center
The provides $27,000 of funding from the Forestry Account of the Conservation Fund to the Florence Wild Rivers Interpretive Center in Fiscal Year 2016 and Fiscal Year 2017.
Mar 15th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair, Martha Laning, on the passing of former State Representative Tamara Grigsby
"She will be missed, but her legacy will forever be honored by the work of her colleagues and friends."
Mar 15th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Senate Republicans Call It Quits
Majority party set to end legislative session on a whimper
Mar 15th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Rep. Barca Statement on the Passing of Former Rep. Tamara Grigsby
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rep. Tamara Grigsby.”
Mar 15th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Major Reform Legislation on College Affordability
Bill would allow refinancing of student loans, strengthen Pell Grants, make a new investment in community college and is paid for by closing special interest tax loopholes
Mar 15th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Johnny Thomas Announces Plan to Improve Transparency in Comptroller’s Office
Thomas pledged to develop and implement an online transparency platform to provide in depth, comprehensive financial data to City of Milwaukee residents
Mar 15th, 2016 by Johnny Thomas
