Politics
Mayor Barrett’s 2020 Budget cuts 60 police officers – and that’s the good news
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan October 10, 2019
Oct 10th, 2019 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Coalition to March on the DNC Looks to Rally Local Progressive Organizations and Demand Permits for Peaceful Assembly
The Coalition brings together a variety of groups by promoting a number of progressive demands.
Oct 10th, 2019 by Coalition to March on the DNC
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Hosts Round Table with Constituents, Community Advocates, About High Prescription Drug Costs
“The first thing on our agenda when we return from this October recess is to pass the prescription drug bill that I’ve described.”
Oct 9th, 2019 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Rep. Adam Neylon Announces Decision Not to Run for WI 5th Congressional District
"It would be an honor to follow in his footsteps and represent the people of Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District in the United States Congress. But the timing is not right for my family and I."
Oct 9th, 2019 by State Rep. Adam Neylon
#KeepYourPromise Governor Evers
One month after pledge, Evers shows no progress on government transparency
Oct 9th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Why We Should Abolish the Electoral College
The League's presentation will include a discussion of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.
Oct 9th, 2019 by League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County
Republicans Attempt Another Power Grab
Last-minute resolution to overhaul rules brought before an Assembly Committee
Oct 8th, 2019 by Dianne Hesselbein
Free Speech Crackdown on Agenda for University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Meeting
Regents Seem More Interested in Pandering to Right-Wing Politicians Than Protecting Free Speech
Oct 8th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Declaring Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Wisconsin
"Through this executive order, we recognize and appreciate our tribal nations and Indigenous people and their resilience, wisdom, and the contributions they make to our state."
Oct 8th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Erasing Columbus Day is not the best way to honor indigenous people
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan October 8, 2019
Oct 8th, 2019 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Gov. Evers Takes Action on Pardon Advisory Board Recommendations
“A pardon can profoundly impact a person’s life by offering them an official grant of forgiveness.”
Oct 7th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on PFAS Chemicals Detected in Wisconsin Surface Waters
"The dangerous levels of PFAS recently detected in Wisconsin surface waters are alarming and warrant serious action."
Oct 7th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
