Politics
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”
Oct 30th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversRep. 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."
Oct 30th, 2019 by State Rep. Shelia StubbsRisser Calls for Decriminalizing Marijuana
Wisconsin marijuana laws have a disproportionately negative effect on communities of color.
Oct 30th, 2019 by State Sen. Fred RisserSenator 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
Oct 30th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSenator 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."
Oct 29th, 2019 by State Sen. Tim CarpenterSupervisors 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.
Oct 29th, 2019 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.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."
Oct 29th, 2019 by Mayor Tom BarrettLipscomb Proposes Funds for Domes Preservation
"It is important that we continue to make real progress at the Domes in 2020."
Oct 29th, 2019 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.Applying the Law as His Campaign Contributors Wish It To Be
Kelly’s Right-Wing Activism Includes Overturning Court Precedent to Side With Donors
Oct 29th, 2019 by One Wisconsin NowLocal business leaders step up to support community assets
Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson October 29, 2019
Oct 29th, 2019 by Mayor Cavalier JohnsonRep. 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."
Oct 28th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore