Politics
Republicans pass dangerous abortion ban
GOP disregards medical community and approves ban that threatens women's health
Jun 9th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Statement from Senator Jon Erpenbach on the passage of Senate Bill 179 – Abortion Ban
"Women and families in Wisconsin facing difficult decisions have had their health and lives put on the line with the passage of the dangerous abortion ban authored by Senator Lazich."
Jun 9th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Republicans put ideology before the lives of women yet again
Statement from Sen. Larson on GOP’s Abortion Ban
Jun 9th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Assembly Republicans Refuse to Consider Transparency and Accountability for WEDC
“Governor Walker’s WEDC has been wasting taxpayer money to repay their Republican campaign supporters instead of providing real economic opportunity and jobs for hardworking Wisconsinites.”
Jun 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Award of lottery contract to GTECH a snub to minority communities
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
Jun 9th, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Republicans Play Politics to Appease Special Interests
Representative Lisa Subeck’s Statement on Assembly Passage of SB 35
Jun 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
City officials take on business leaders in basketball game to benefit Autism Speaks
A team of Milwaukee public officials will face off against business leaders from around the city in a basketball game and charity event to benefit Autism Speaks on Saturday, June 13 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Journey House.
Jun 9th, 2015 by Common Council President Jose Perez
Baldwin Joins More Than 30 Senators to Urge Consumer Agency to Issue “Strongest Possible Rules” to Stop Predatory Payday Lending
The Senators urged the CFPB to focus on meaningful ability-to-pay standards for small-dollar loans.
Jun 8th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Reps Craig and Jarchow Display “Staggering Ignorance” of Legislative Audit Bureau
“Their bill embeds auditors in the agencies making them ripe for corruption by executive staff and partisan leaders.”
Jun 8th, 2015 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Milwaukee County Board Of Supervisors Set Public Hearing On Proposal To Develop Park East Land
Invites Public to the Table
Jun 8th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Statement of Rep. Barca on Republican Proposal to Eliminate Nonpartisan Audit Bureau
"In a session filled with bad ideas, this is one of the worst in terms of adversely affecting the taxpayers' long-term interest."
Jun 8th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Missed Opportunity for Growth with Bad Arena and Park East Plan
Weishan Calls County Arena Financing Plan “Unworkable”
Jun 8th, 2015 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.
