Politics
Statement from WisDems Chair on Anniversary of the Fair Minimum Wage Act
"Donald Trump, the GOP Presidential nominee, thinks that the federal minimum wage of $7.25 is too high."
May 25th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Marisabel Cabrera Issues Policy Position on Public Education
Focus to be placed on public dollars for public schools, private school accountability
May 25th, 2016 by Marisabel Cabrera
Governor Walker Proclaims May as Beef Month in Wisconsin
Presents Beef Month Proclamation at County Lane Farms in Ringle
May 24th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Baldwin, Manchin, Klobuchar, Shaheen, King, Heitkamp Introduce Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act
The LifeBOAT Act would establish reliable funding to expand access to substance abuse treatment
May 24th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Republicans Continue to Sell Wisconsin Long-Term Care to the Highest Bidder
No evidence to demonstrate the need to overhaul Family Care and upend the lives of 60,000
May 24th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Governor Walker’s Reforms Bring Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Balance to $1 Billion
Projections: Covered employers will see an additional $38 million tax decrease for 2017, in addition to a $97 million decrease in 2016
May 24th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Rep. Barnes Invited to White House Gun Violence Prevention Convening
“In Milwaukee, innocent lives continue to be lost to violent shootings at a shockingly record pace, and elected officials across our state and our nation continue to turn a blind eye to this heartbreaking problem.”
May 24th, 2016 by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes
Bucks Statement on Milwaukee Common Council Vote
The Milwaukee Bucks released the following statement from President Peter Feigin on the Common Council’s approval of the design for the new arena in Milwaukee
May 24th, 2016 by Milwaukee Bucks
Governor Walker Provides Update on First Round of 2020 Vision Project Listening Sessions
Map highlights listening sessions held to date
May 24th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Rep. Barnes Selected as One of Nation’s Top Pro-Growth Progressive Leaders
“I look forward to sharing ideas with my fellow NewDEAL Leaders, hearing about what is working best in their communities, and replicating that progressive growth here in Wisconsin.”
May 23rd, 2016 by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes
Milwaukee carjackings hit a new low
Statement from Alderman Mark A. Borkowski May 23, 2016
May 23rd, 2016 by Ald. Mark Borkowski
Luther Olsen Turns His Back on Wisconsin Veterans
Sen. Olsen authored budget motion resulting in cuts to veteran grants
May 23rd, 2016 by Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee
