Politics

Gov. Walker Signs Robotics Bill into Law

Gov. Walker Signs Robotics Bill into Law

Under this legislation schools may apply to the Department of Public Instruction for a grant of up-to five thousand dollars.

County Executive Chris Abele Endorses Judge Joanne Kloppenburg

County Executive Chris Abele Endorses Judge Joanne Kloppenburg

County Executive Chris Abele today announced his endorsement in the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Milwaukeee Bar Association Releases 2016 Judicial Poll Results

Milwaukeee Bar Association Releases 2016 Judicial Poll Results

Each year prior to the spring elections, the Milwaukee Bar Association surveys its members regarding the qualifications of judicial candidates that appear on the ballot in Milwaukee County.

Governor Scott Walker Signs Law Creating New WIC Internship Program for Dieticians

Governor Scott Walker Signs Law Creating New WIC Internship Program for Dieticians

Senate Bill 402 – requires the Department of Health Services to establish a dietetic internship program under the state’s Women, Infants, and Children supplemental food program.

Rep. Mason to Sen. Johnson: Hold Hearings, Vote on Judge Merrick Garland
Rep. Mason to Sen. Johnson

Hold Hearings, Vote on Judge Merrick Garland

Thirty-five legislators join call for Senator Ron Johnson to Do His Constitutional Duty

Sheriff David Clarke Endorses Alexander for Milwaukee County Board

Sheriff David Clarke Endorses Alexander for Milwaukee County Board

“I'll be voting to re-elect Deanna Alexander - I hope I can count on you to join me,” said Sheriff David Clarke.

State Senator Chris Larson Issues Statement on Last Week’s Exchange with Senator Taylor

State Senator Chris Larson Issues Statement on Last Week’s Exchange with Senator Taylor

"Last Tuesday, as I was approaching the Senate chambers in the Capitol, I ran into Senator Taylor. She began yelling at me, which was followed by some heated words from both sides."

County Executive Refuses Once Again to Sign Domes Repair Resolution
Pocan, Rangel Request Armed Services Committee Hold Hearing on Discharged Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Service Members

Pocan, Rangel Request Armed Services Committee Hold Hearing on Discharged Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Service Members

Reps. Pocan and Rangel previously introduced the Restore Honor to Service Members Act in July 2015.

Statement on Sen. Ron Johnson’s Endorsement Tour

Statement on Sen. Ron Johnson’s Endorsement Tour

"P.S. The Badger Pledge is still on the table."

Thanks a lot, Ron Johnson: Supreme Court Issues First 4-4 Tie Since Passing of Justice Scalia
Thanks a lot, Ron Johnson

Supreme Court Issues First 4-4 Tie Since Passing of Justice Scalia

Sen. Johnson has expressed zero concern for this kind of scenario.

Rep. Zamarripa to Rep. Sanfelippo, “Say it ain’t so, Joe.”

Rep. Zamarripa to Rep. Sanfelippo, “Say it ain’t so, Joe.”

"I am so very disappointed that Joe chose to play politics..."