Politics

GOP giving up on voucher school accountability

GOP giving up on voucher school accountability

Waste, fraud and abuse in taxpayer-subsidized program to continue

Representative Lisa Subeck Joins Representative Melissa Sargent’s Call for $15 Minimum Wage

Representative Lisa Subeck Joins Representative Melissa Sargent’s Call for $15 Minimum Wage

“It is unconscionable that you can work a full time job and still live in poverty.”

Outsourcing Scandal Re-emerges at WEDC

Outsourcing Scandal Re-emerges at WEDC

“It is scandalous that state policy still allows public money to go to corporations engaged in outsourcing jobs.”

Earth Day or April Fools Day?

Earth Day or April Fools Day?

"The wealth of the nation is its air, water, soil, forests, minerals, rivers, lakes, oceans, scenic beauty, wildlife habitats and biodiversity… that’s all there is."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Champions Efforts to Promote Wisconsin’s National Scenic Trails

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Champions Efforts to Promote Wisconsin’s National Scenic Trails

Legislation provides strong support for Wisconsin’s Ice Age and North Country National Scenic Trails

Baldwin, Merkley Introduce Bill to Require Federal Transportation Projects to Use Made-in-America Materials

Baldwin, Merkley Introduce Bill to Require Federal Transportation Projects to Use Made-in-America Materials

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have introduced the Invest in American Jobs Act.

Rep. Barnes Statement on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation

Rep. Barnes Statement on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation

As elected officials, we have a duty to keep our communities safe and secure from gun violence. However, innocent lives are being lost to violent shootings on our streets, and our state’s leaders continue to turn a blind eye to a growing epidemic of gun violence.

Meagan Holman Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee City Council, District 14

Meagan Holman Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee City Council, District 14

Meagan Holman today announced her candidacy for Alderwoman in Milwaukee’s 14th district, which includes Bay View and parts of the South Side.

On Earth Day, Representative Lisa Subeck Proudly Stands Up for Wisconsin’s Natural Resources

On Earth Day, Representative Lisa Subeck Proudly Stands Up for Wisconsin’s Natural Resources

Republican budget would do serious harm to our state’s outdoor heritage

Walker’s Comments on Immigration out of Line

Walker’s Comments on Immigration out of Line

"To hear the Governor saying that these hardworking folks aren’t worthy of being Americans because they came here from somewhere else is deeply troubling."

Council colleague cooking up absurdity over closing of Mama’s Italian Cuisine

Council colleague cooking up absurdity over closing of Mama’s Italian Cuisine

Statement of Alderman Jim Bohl April 22, 2015

Crime and disorder forcing businesses to close

Crime and disorder forcing businesses to close

The real story behind the closing of Mama Mia’s