Politics

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #56 Declaring an Energy Emergency

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #56 Declaring an Energy Emergency

“Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites depend on propane to heat their homes and right now farmers are depending on it to dry their corn”

Rep. Stubbs, Lt. Gov. Barnes Announce Legislation Decriminalizing Marijuana

Rep. Stubbs, Lt. Gov. Barnes Announce Legislation Decriminalizing Marijuana

"The mass incarceration of African American men who have been disproportionately charged and imprisoned for low-level marijuana offenses is something that must be urgently addressed."

Risser Calls for Decriminalizing Marijuana

Risser Calls for Decriminalizing Marijuana

Wisconsin marijuana laws have a disproportionately negative effect on communities of color.

Senator Baldwin and Representative McEachin Introduce Legislation to Make Health Care More Affordable for Young Adults

Senator Baldwin and Representative McEachin Introduce Legislation to Make Health Care More Affordable for Young Adults

The Advancing Youth Enrollment Act lowers health care costs while maintaining critical ACA protections

Senator Carpenter is Appointed to Governor Evers’ Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices

Senator Carpenter is Appointed to Governor Evers’ Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices

"Prices for treatments have risen to unsustainable levels in Wisconsin and across the country."

Supervisors Recommend Continuation of Free Birth Certificate Program

Supervisors Recommend Continuation of Free Birth Certificate Program

The Free Birth Certificate Program helps individuals get a photo ID for voting purposes and enables youth aged 15-21 to apply for jobs.

Greater Milwaukee Complete Count Committee Holds Community Kick-Off to Prepare for the 2020 Census

Greater Milwaukee Complete Count Committee Holds Community Kick-Off to Prepare for the 2020 Census

"The more people we count means more federal money and fairer elections."

Lipscomb Proposes Funds for Domes Preservation

Lipscomb Proposes Funds for Domes Preservation

"It is important that we continue to make real progress at the Domes in 2020."

Gov. Evers Appoints Milton L. Childs as Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge
Dan Kelly: Applying the Law as His Campaign Contributors Wish It To Be
Dan Kelly

Applying the Law as His Campaign Contributors Wish It To Be

Kelly’s Right-Wing Activism Includes Overturning Court Precedent to Side With Donors

Local business leaders step up to support community assets

Local business leaders step up to support community assets

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson October 29, 2019

Rep. Gwen Moore Leads Letter to the FDA, Urging Action on the Influx of Toxic Chemicals Found in Baby Food

Rep. Gwen Moore Leads Letter to the FDA, Urging Action on the Influx of Toxic Chemicals Found in Baby Food

"These disturbing findings betray the trust of American families, who rely on baby’s food to provide adequate nutrition that benefits their wellbeing."