Politics
Ranked-Choice Voting Proposals Likely to Overpromise, Underdeliver
System could lead to chaotic and lengthy ballot counting, odd results
Feb 17th, 2022 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & LibertySenator Baldwin Works to Deliver $1 Billion Investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Cleanup and Restore Great Lakes
The investment will accelerate cleaning Areas of Concern in Wisconsin near the St. Louis River, Fox River, Milwaukee Estuary, and Sheboygan
Feb 17th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin, Senators Urge DOJ to Investigate Sackler Family Members for Role in Fueling Opioid Epidemic
“Steps to hold Purdue criminally accountable for its actions, but not the Sacklers, suggests dissimilar treatment for similar—or even the same—unlawful conduct,” the senators wrote
Feb 16th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Resolution to Stop Canadian Nuclear Waste Site Near Great Lakes
Resolution Urges Biden Administration to Work with Canada to Find Alternative Location
Feb 16th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSocialists Juan Miguel Martinez and Eric Rorholm make it through the primary
Milwaukee DSA congratulates the entire socialist slate on a primary win
Feb 16th, 2022 by Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of AmericaGov. Evers Signs Executive Order Calling Legislature into Special Session to Address Rising Costs Facing Families, Reduce Barriers to Employment, Invest in Our Schools
Governor’s special session legislation provides $600 surplus refund to Wisconsin family of four, targeted relief for childcare and caregiver costs, and investments in education while holding the line on property taxes
Feb 16th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversWorking Families Party Challengers Sweep Primaries Across WI
100% of candidates backed by local progressive group will continue to Nov. elections
Feb 15th, 2022 by Wisconsin Working Families Party