Politics

Baldwin backs trade reform to protect US manufacturers

Baldwin backs trade reform to protect US manufacturers

Says trade agreements should require that companies in foreign countries meet standards on pay, safety and environment.

Milwaukee County Treasurer Caught Cheating in Son’s Election

Milwaukee County Treasurer Caught Cheating in Son’s Election

This is not just a matter of someone using someone else’s signs.

Taxicab Permit Lottery Ordinance Will Hurt Small Businesses

Taxicab Permit Lottery Ordinance Will Hurt Small Businesses

"This is like Russian Roulette," said a taxicab driver.

Sup. Alexander Discovers Important County Transit File Was Deleted

Sup. Alexander Discovers Important County Transit File Was Deleted

Report Detailing Over $3 Million in County Expenses Hidden, Then Ignored

Baldwin seeks “corrective action” for Tomah VA problems

Baldwin seeks “corrective action” for Tomah VA problems

She says report's findings “substantiate the troubling concerns my office has heard from current and former employees and patients"

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces NextGen High Schools Act

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces NextGen High Schools Act

Legislation creates a competitive high school redesign program to increase number and percentage of students who graduate college and career-ready

Governor Scott Walker Signs Freedom to Work Legislation

Governor Scott Walker Signs Freedom to Work Legislation

New law makes Wisconsin 25th state to give workers power to choose

Mayor Barrett’s 2015 State of the City Address

Mayor Barrett’s 2015 State of the City Address

Monday, March 9th, 2015 - Alverno College

Walker Signs So-Called Right to Work at Outsourcing Multinational Corporation

Walker Signs So-Called Right to Work at Outsourcing Multinational Corporation

"Walker’s economic policy is based on the blind trust of corporate CEOs who sell out working families."

Baldwin, Kind Urge President to Take Immediate Action on Dangerous Oil Trains

Baldwin, Kind Urge President to Take Immediate Action on Dangerous Oil Trains

In letter to President Obama, Baldwin and Kind express frustration after the Administration missed January 15 deadline to release final rules to address oil train accidents.

Madison legislator urges funding for independent probes of officer-involved deaths

Madison legislator urges funding for independent probes of officer-involved deaths

Rep. Chris Taylor wants Walker's budget to provide more Department of Justice investigators

The Path Forward After Passage of So-Called Right to Work

The Path Forward After Passage of So-Called Right to Work

"The passage of this bill is another step in the conspiracy of multinational corporations and right wing billionaires to rig the economy against average working people."