Politics
MCTS & ATU Contract Talks Continue
ATU and MCTS are reviewing and considering a variety of options and proposals.
Aug 21st, 2015 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Governor Scott Walker Announces Administrative Staff Promotions
Current Chief of Staff Eric Schutt is leaving the administration to pursue other opportunities and to spend more time with family.
Aug 20th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Walker’s Health Plan Would Make Wisconsin One of the Most Expensive States, Minnesota Lowest
Walker’s tax credit plan worse for states like Wisconsin with high health insurance costs. Regional health insurance price changes provided in analysis
Aug 20th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Marquette Law School Poll finds Walker, Clinton leading primary fields among Wisconsin voters
For U.S. Senate, Feingold 47, Johnson 42
Aug 20th, 2015 by Marquette University
GAB Doing Its Job as Non-Partisan Government Watchdog
“Today’s audit shows that the Government Accountability Board is conducting its investigations in an appropriate way.”
Aug 20th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Dr. Luis “Tony” Báez named winner of the 2015 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award
Dr. Báez will be presented with the Zeidler award during a special ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1st, 2015.
Aug 20th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
WEDC Must Act More Quickly to Put in Place Stronger Taxpayer Safeguards
Awards Committee moves forward Rep. Barca and Sen. Lassa’s proposal to require background checks prior to awarding taxpayer assistance.
Aug 19th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Supervisor Patricia Jursik Congratulates Rick Barrett on Couture Project
But Chairwoman of Economic and Community Development Committee Asks for Assurances on Public Access
Aug 19th, 2015 by Patricia Jursik
Civil Rights Pioneer Vel Phillips Endorses Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for Supreme Court
Vel Phillips, a trailblazing civil rights and community leader, has endorsed Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Aug 19th, 2015 by JoAnne Kloppenburg
Sen. Shilling statement on Gov. Walker’s proposal to restrict health care access
“Gov. Walker’s plan will end up costing working families more while largely benefiting the big insurance companies and wealthy special interests who are backing his presidential campaign.”
Aug 18th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Requiring Photo ID for FoodShare Will Burden Hardworking Families, Seniors and Disabled
“Republicans are again working to score political points with the most extreme right wing interests at the expense of our communities’ most vulnerable residents.”
Aug 18th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Walker “just doesn’t get it.”
Wisconsin Senator Jon Erpenbach reacts to Governor Walker plan to repeal health care coverage for 16 million Americans, 200,000 from Wisconsin.
Aug 18th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
