Politics
Legislature Votes to Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse
Kleefisch/Taylor legislation passes with strong bipartisan support
Feb 10th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Rep. Mark Spreitzer pushes back against attacks on local control, environment
“I promise to continue the fight for local control and to preserve our shared environment.”
Feb 9th, 2016 by State Sen. Mark Spreitzer
Legislative Republicans Turn their Backs on Wisconsin’s Lakes and Wetlands
“The bills Republicans passed today are a trifecta of environmental degradation.”
Feb 9th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Senate Republicans attack voter rights again
GOP eliminates Special Registration Deputies and blocks registration drives
Feb 9th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Rep. Stuck’s Reaction to Republican’s Disregard for Environmental Conservation and Clean Water
“I am disappointed that our long tradition of conservation in Wisconsin seems to have been left at the roadside.”
Feb 9th, 2016 by State Rep. Amanda Stuck
Assembly Passes Property Rights Package
Bills will restore citizens rights to develop their own property
Feb 9th, 2016 by AFP Wisconsin
U.S. Rep. Moore Dismayed with GOP Move to Block POTUS’ Budget Hearing
In response to President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget request to Congress, Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement
Feb 9th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Planned Parenthood, Wisconsin National Organization for Women Endorse Russ Feingold
While Russ has championed equal pay legislation and greater access to healthcare for Wisconsin’s women, Sen. Ron Johnson has voted to defund Planned Parenthood 7 times while in Washington.
Feb 9th, 2016 by Russ Feingold
Politifact Publishes Partisan Hit Piece Against Chris Larson
Larson is factually correct that Abele has vetoed this funding in the past and has generally opposed it.
Feb 9th, 2016 by State Sen. Chris Larson
County Executive Chris Abele Announces Labor Endorsements
This group represents some of the fastest growing unions in the Milwaukee area, collectively representing 15,000 members.
Feb 8th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Assembly members propose bill enumerating I-94 corridor project
Traffic and engineering experts say modernizing the I-94 east/west corridor is needed to realize the safety features, reduced congestion and operational capabilities of both the Marquette and Zoo interchanges.
Feb 8th, 2016 by State Rep. Joe Sanfelippo
Deferred Maintenance Threatens Future of Mitchell Park Domes
“I call on Chris Abele and regional leaders to join me in committing to do whatever it takes to keep our Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee for the next generation.”
Feb 8th, 2016 by State Sen. Chris Larson
