Politics
Lottery Property Tax Credits Decline in 2015
New Report Analyzes Legal Gambling in Wisconsin
Jun 16th, 2016 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
New Marquette Law School Poll finds Clinton, Feingold leading
Majorities have negative views of presidential candidates
Jun 15th, 2016 by Marquette University
500 Fathers needed to stand up against violence, set positive tone for Milwaukee
“If we are united we can stand together and bring positive change to Milwaukee.”
Jun 15th, 2016 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Conservation Scorecard Shows Record Attacks on Water, Air, and Land
Conservation Scorecard 2015-2016 Released
Jun 15th, 2016 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Renewed Congressional Effort to Close “Terror Gap”
“Congress must act to close the terrorist gun loophole by giving the FBI the authority to block gun sales to potential terrorists.”
Jun 15th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
WI GOP Rep. Calls President Obama Racist and Lectures Black Legislator on Black Existence in Milwaukee
"Rep. Kremer has repeatedly used his position of power as a state legislator to attack poor people, LGBTQ+ people, and people of color."
Jun 14th, 2016 by Mandela Barnes
Divisive Rhetoric from Leaders Must Cease
“Our country has been torn apart by President Obama's divisive racism, hatred of Christianity and lambasting of the military and law enforcement.”
Jun 14th, 2016 by Jesse Kremer
Council approves bolstered city workforce development measure
The ordinance includes significant changes to the city’s workforce development and economic participation initiatives.
Jun 14th, 2016 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
In Wake of Orlando Shooting, Baldwin Cosponsors Legislation Banning Those Convicted of Hate Crimes From Owning Guns
"Following the horrific tragedy in Orlando, we must come to terms with the fact that thoughts and prayers are not enough."
Jun 14th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Baldwin, U.S. Representatives Quigley and Lee Statement on Blood Donor Ban in Light of Pulse Nightclub Mass Shooting
"The FDA should lift this prejudicial ban once and for all."
Jun 14th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Iron Workers Endorse Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm for Re-Election
Under Chisholm’s leadership, the office of the District Attorney has a 95% conviction rate in homicide cases.
Jun 14th, 2016 by John Chisholm
Sen. Taylor proposes funds to help with Lincoln Hills crisis
“What’s going on in juvenile corrections is more than just a scandal, it’s a crisis.”
Jun 13th, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
