Politics

• Bill Outlawing Sexual Contact While In Custody Moves Forward

  Aug 14th, 2019 by State Sen. Lena Taylor

  "In an ideal world, we would not need to create a law that makes it illegal for a member of law enforcement to have sex with a person in their custody and completely at their mercy."

• Realities of Anti-Shackling Bill Evoke Emotion

  Aug 14th, 2019 by State Sen. Lena Taylor

  Shackling is the practice of using chains to restrain pregnant women, during labor and after delivery.

• Opposition to streetcar gains stronger foothold

  Aug 14th, 2019 by Ald. Tony Zielinski

  Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski August 14, 2019

• Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to the Board of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

  Aug 14th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers

  “I am pleased to appoint Patty, Dan, and Carla to the DATCP Board.”

• Questions About Brian Hagedorn’s Ability to Fairly Serve All Remain Unanswered

  Aug 14th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now

  Bigoted Views, Affiliations With Hate Group and Conflicts of Interest Cast Cloud Over Newest Member of State High Court

• Wisconsin Assembly Republicans Abandon the Americans with Disabilities Act

  Aug 14th, 2019 by State Rep. Jimmy Anderson

  "This isn’t simply a legal mandate, it is a moral one."

• Lipscomb Applauds Work of Domes Task Force

  Aug 13th, 2019 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.

  The Domes Task Force voted Tuesday night to endorse a business plan for restoring the Domes, expanding programming, and adding several amenities to Mitchell Park.

• Rep. Shankland

  Republican So-called “Campus Free Speech” Bill Likely To Do Just The Opposite

  Aug 13th, 2019 by State Rep. Katrina Shankland

  "I’m especially concerned about the far-reaching impact this legislation could have on freedom of speech on campus."

• Supervisor Taylor Supports Young Artists

  Aug 13th, 2019 by Sup. Sequanna Taylor

  "I applaud them for using their civil rights to protect the rights of others with this important work."

• Donald Trump’s Administration Laughs in the Face of Struggling Farmers

  Aug 13th, 2019 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin

  Exports continue to fall, forcing farms to close their doors, manufacturers to lay off workers, and small businesses to stop expanding.

• Republican State Legislators Offer White Nationalism Protection Act

  Aug 13th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now

  With Nationalism on the Rise GOP Threatens Students Protesting Hate Speech on Campuses With Suspensions, Expulsion and Lawsuits

• Attorney General Kaul Joins Lawsuit Against Trump’s Dirty Power Rule

  Aug 13th, 2019 by Josh Kaul

  "Climate change is not only real; it’s a crisis."