Politics

• Common Ground Pushes for Safer Streets

  Nov 11th, 2015 by Common Ground Southeastern Wisconsin

  Common Ground urges Common Council to adopt school bus Stop Sign Ordinance

• Over $1 Million in Debt, Walker Continues to Delay Repaying Taxpayers

  Nov 10th, 2015 by State Rep. Katrina Shankland

  “Before the governor pays another penny to a campaign consultant or vendor, Wisconsin taxpayers should be reimbursed immediately.”

• U.S. Senator Baldwin Calls for Conference Committee to Take Action on Rail Safety Reforms

  Nov 10th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

  Baldwin provisions would significantly improve transparency and safety in communities along oil train routes

• DOJ Closes Review Into the Death of Dontre Hamilton

  Nov 10th, 2015 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore

  “As a mother to two young Black men, I am especially saddened by the Department of Justice’s decision not to bring criminal civil rights charges against Officer Christopher Manney.”

• Statement from Senator Chris Larson on Ensuring Wisconsin Workers Receive Fair Wages

  Nov 10th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson

  “Under Walker’s Wisconsin we are seeing stagnant wages, a shrinking middle class, and businesses fleeing our state.”

• Board Passes Amendment Asking for Creation of Regional Transit Authority

  Nov 9th, 2015 by Sup. Michael Mayo

  “Let The People Have Their Say on Transit”

• Supervisors Johnson, Schmitt Commend County Board on Budget Balance

  Nov 9th, 2015 by Willie Johnson, Jr

  2016 Budget Provides More for Public Safety, Enhancements for Parks and Transit

• Shilling, Billings call for rail safety improvements

  Nov 9th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling

  Rail safety improvements are needed to prevent train derailments and protect local communities from potentially catastrophic accidents.

• Chairman Lipscomb

  County Board Passes Responsible Budget

  Nov 9th, 2015 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.

  More Money for Public Safety, Less Borrowing, and a Balanced Budget

• Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg calls on Rebecca Bradley to Disavow Sheriff David Clarke’s Support

  Nov 8th, 2015 by JoAnne Kloppenburg

  In a week in which Clarke made another string of hateful comments, he also sent a fundraising letter on behalf of Rebecca Bradley

• GOP Leaders Open the Floodgates for Corruption, Collusion, and Corporate Cash

  Nov 7th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson

  “It is unconscionable that Republicans would want to further suppress the voice of Wisconsinites by allowing the wealthiest 1% and special interest influences to poison our political system.”

• Statement on passage of dismantling of GAB and campaign finance deform bills

  Nov 7th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach

  “Republicans have dismantled a transparent and accountable Legislature.”