Politics
Rural broadband expansion plan rejected by GOP
"We should be expanding economic opportunities and investing in the infrastructure that Wisconsin businesses need to grow."
Apr 15th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Representative Zepnick responds to attempts to undermine city regulation of Uber and Lyft
"Uber is a success story in Milwaukee and I think one of the reasons is due to reasonable and responsible oversight by local government to ensure public safety."
Apr 15th, 2015 by Josh Zepnick
Assembly Democrats Vote for Resolution Denouncing Discriminatory “Religious Freedom” Legislation
"I am extremely disappointed that not a single Assembly Republican chose today to take a stand for basic civil rights for all Wisconsin citizens."
Apr 14th, 2015 by Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa
The Affordable Care Act is Working for Wisconsin
More affordable, accessible and high quality health care for the people of Wisconsin
Apr 14th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Ald. Davis demands Mayor use CDBG funds to address violence, poverty
“Instead, over my repeated objections and concerns, the Mayor uses it to fund city services year in and year out.”
Apr 14th, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Where does the buck stop in Milwaukee?
Milwaukee on target for 200 homicides in 2015
Apr 14th, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Afterschool Programming
Afterschool and Workforce Readiness Act will improve college and career-readiness of high school students
Apr 13th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
UWM offers voluntary separation incentive in anticipation of state funding cut
The incentive provides a one-time payment of half their base salary to eligible employees.
Apr 13th, 2015 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Democrats author Equal Pay Enforcement bill to close pay discrimination gap
The introduction of the bill coincides with the upcoming National Equal Pay Day on April 14th.
Apr 13th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
AFP Announces Next Steps In Fight For Prevailing Wage Repeal
Chapter Will Launch Statewide Calling Campaign Encouraging Legislators To Repeal Outdated Regulation
Apr 13th, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Restored Funding for Career and Technical Education Grant Program
Investment in Perkins programs would support 12 million CTE students across America
Apr 10th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Officer injured in yet another car theft incident
Milwaukee’s auto theft rate 12 times higher than that of New York City
Apr 10th, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
