Politics
Agriculture Stakeholders Press Fitzgerald, Senate Republicans to Confirm DATCP Sec. Brad Pfaff
In calls for stability, certainty in the midst of dairy and trade crises, stakeholders urge confirmation of agriculture secretary
Nov 5th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversRep. Zamarripa Statement on Racist Acid Attack
“All our leaders should call out the horrifying racist ideology that has become a part of our political discourse. No one should be afraid of being attacked simply for being who they are.”
Nov 4th, 2019 by Ald. JoCasta ZamarripaHate Has No Home Here!
"I am sickened by the idea that this happened in the neighborhood where I grew up, in a city that is so proud of its immigrant heritage."
Nov 4th, 2019 by State Sen. Tim CarpenterU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Wisconsin State Legislature to Confirm Brad Pfaff as State Agriculture Secretary
"State legislative Republicans should not let politics get in the way of helping our farmers when they are dealing with many difficult challenges."
Nov 4th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinPlanned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin endorses Rebecca Kiefer in race to be Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge
“I thank Planned Parenthood Advocates for their endorsement, and honor the important work they do every day.”
Nov 4th, 2019 by Rebecca KieferGov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Union Grove-Yorkville Firefighter
"I join Wisconsinites in mourning his death and remembering his legacy of selfless service."
Nov 4th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversMilwaukee 2020 Host Committee Partners with Northwestern Mutual for Three Historic Summits
Host Committee opens community application for “Ensuring Economic Equity” summit, set for Nov. 22
Nov 4th, 2019 by Milwaukee 2020 DNC Convention CommitteeU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan Amendment to Fight Methamphetamine Abuse Passes Senate
The amendment increases funding for the COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program to $13 million.
Nov 4th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinRep. David Crowley announces bid for Milwaukee County Executive
“Growing up in a struggling family in Milwaukee County, I know what it’s like to be reliant on County services and what that really means to people in our community.”
Nov 4th, 2019 by County Executive David CrowleyFitzgerald, Senate Republicans Signal Plans to Fire Gov. Evers’ Agriculture Secretary in Midst of Dairy Crisis
Senate Republicans poised to reject gubernatorial cabinet nominee for first time in modern Wisconsin history
Nov 3rd, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversState Senate Inaction Kills Homeless Funding for this Winter
Apparently, there were three Senators who were opposed to homeless funding: Senators Kapenga, Nass, and Craig.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Wisconsin Coalition Against HomelessnessRepublican Pettiness Threatens Family Farmers
"At a time when Wisconsin is losing dairy farms daily and suicide rates for farmers are rising, it is unacceptable and callous for Republicans to obstruct the appointment of Secretary Pfaff."
Nov 1st, 2019 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling