Politics

• Extraordinary Session Should Put People First – Not Politicians

  Nov 6th, 2015 by State Rep. Katrina Shankland

  “Republicans have debated for weeks about how to funnel more money into politics, but have not spent one minute trying to address the real issues facing Wisconsin families.”

• While Wisconsin Economy Flounders, Republicans Take “Extraordinary” Measures to Put More Money in Politics

  Nov 6th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca

  Assembly Democrats Call on Republicans to Add Jobs Bills to Extraordinary Session

• Governor Walker, WEDC Must Do More to Help Wisconsin Companies

  Nov 6th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca

  “I also am renewing my call for WEDC to discuss not only Oscar Mayer but the many other vital Wisconsin companies we need to keep in Wisconsin, at our board meeting next week.”

• Baldwin, Blumenthal Call for VA Inspector General Investigation into Security of Veterans’ Personal Information

  Nov 6th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

  “While this particular incident occurred in Wisconsin, we believe the issue is one of national importance and request that you conduct a system-wide review of the Department’s practice,” the Senators wrote.

• U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Call for Full Investigation into Wrongful Discharge of Servicemembers with Mental Health Disorders

  Nov 5th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

  Senators’ request comes after allegations that more than 22,000 soldiers have been dismissed for misconduct after mental health disorder diagnosis

• Governor Scott Walker Releases Statement Regarding First Meeting of the Commission on Government Reform, Efficiency, and Performance

  Nov 5th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker

  Governor Scott Walker released the following statement today regarding the first meeting of the Commission on Government Reform, Efficiency, and Performance.

• Milwaukee County Board Passes Measure Calling for Creation of an Office on African American Affairs

  Nov 5th, 2015 by Ald. Khalif Rainey

  Resolution by Supervisor Khalif Rainey Seeks to Identify and Address Issues In the African American Community

• Russ Feingold Announces Veterans Advisory Committee

  Nov 5th, 2015 by Russ Feingold

  Group of 15 Wisconsin veterans will assist campaign for U.S. Senate

• Senators Introduce SAVE Benefits Act to Boost Social Security and Other Critical Benefits for Seniors, Veterans

  Nov 5th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

  Without legislation, Social Security recipients, veterans face rare, zero cost-of-living increase in 2016

• Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm endorses Gwen Connolly for Judge

  Nov 5th, 2015 by Gwen Connolly

  “She will be a fierce advocate for the rights of Milwaukee County residents,” said Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm.

• Sup. Jursik

  Softball, Baseball Diamonds in South Shore Parks Suffer Under County Executive Abele

  Nov 5th, 2015 by Patricia Jursik

  She Says South Shore Diamonds Could Have Been Repaired With $300,000 Surplus in Parks Revenue

• Governor Scott Walker Creates Commission on Government Reform, Efficiency, and Performance

  Nov 4th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker

  Commission will focus on continual improvement making government more effective, more efficient, and more accountable to the public