Politics
Statement on Milwaukee Bucks Labor Agreement
“Permanent, living wage jobs to our neighbors who need them the most and the ability to unionize freely without interference or intimidation were paramount in getting support for the Bucks arena deal.”
May 19th, 2016 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Representative JoCasta Zamarripa on Leon’s Discriminatory English-Only Policy
Ron Schneider, owner of Leon’s Frozen Custard in Milwaukee, has been prohibiting his bilingual employees from speaking Spanish to Spanish-speaking customers.
May 19th, 2016 by JoCasta Zamarripa
Paul Ryan and the GOP Majority’s Terribly Homophobic Week in Congress
“I personally was sad to see Ryan’s leadership show its true face.”
May 19th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Rep. Bowen statement on expected arena district end-use jobs announcement
“I am pleased that labor representatives have been successful in negotiating with the Bucks to pay a living wage and prioritize hiring local workers...”
May 18th, 2016 by State Rep. David Bowen
Chris Abele and Demond Means Miss Key Facts About the Community Schools Model
"It’s important to note that Community Schools are more than community partnerships."
May 18th, 2016 by Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association
Sen. Johnson’s Record of Failure on Infrastructure Speaks for Itself
Like a true Washington Insider, Johnson talks a lot about infrastructure, but his record tells a very different story
May 18th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Offer of police substation laudable, but real problem remains scarcity of cops
Administration continues to pursue “magic bullets” that don’t exist
May 18th, 2016 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Wisconsin’s Fiscal Health Improves, But Still Lags Most States
WISTAX Uses Official Financial Statements to Measure Fiscal Health During 2002-15
May 18th, 2016 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Bipartisan Vote to Advance Emergency Funding to Combat Zika Virus
More than 1,200 Americans have been infected with the Zika virus, including over 100 pregnant women, in 40 states, Washington, D.C., and 3 U.S. Territories.
May 17th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement On Voter Photo ID Trial Testimony
"Democrats in Wisconsin believe that everyone who is eligible to vote, and wants to cast a vote, should be able to do so."
May 17th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Marisabel Cabrera Calls Out Josh Zepnick’s Double-Speak
Zepnick claims to be against water privatization, legislative record says otherwise
May 17th, 2016 by Marisabel Cabrera
A List of Donald Trump Comments That Didn’t ‘Cross the Line’ for Sen. Johnson
Given that Ron Johnson enthusiastically supports Donald Trump, let’s take a look at all of Trump’s comments and campaign promises that clearly didn’t ‘cross a line for Ron Johnson
May 16th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
