Politics

• Republicans Sell Out Funding Public Schools for More Tax Giveaways to Rich

  Jun 11th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor

  According to the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau, Republicans have spent $1.9 billion in various tax giveaways between 2011 and 2014.

• With State Budget Talks Stalling, County Board Transportation Committee Calls for More Responsible I-94 Plan

  Jun 11th, 2015 by Coalition for More Responsible Transportation

  Instead of $850 Million Highway Expansion, Committee Supports Cost-Effective Repair of I-94, Better Transit

• Sen. Shilling statement on parent-led school advocacy

  Jun 11th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling

  "It is unfortunate that legislators in the majority party have chosen to disparage these parents and dismiss the concerns of families who are trying to advocate for Wisconsin’s children."

• Sen. Taylor statement on passage of 20-week abortion ban

  Jun 9th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor

  "Politicians should get out of the doctor’s office and stop distracting people from their failures to pass a responsible budget."

• Republicans in Wisconsin State Senate Pass Dangerous Abortion Ban

  Jun 9th, 2015 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin

  Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) Continues To Fight For Women’s Health

• Republicans pass dangerous abortion ban

  Jun 9th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling

  GOP disregards medical community and approves ban that threatens women's health

• Statement from Senator Jon Erpenbach on the passage of Senate Bill 179 – Abortion Ban

  Jun 9th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach

  "Women and families in Wisconsin facing difficult decisions have had their health and lives put on the line with the passage of the dangerous abortion ban authored by Senator Lazich."

• Republicans put ideology before the lives of women yet again

  Jun 9th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson

  Statement from Sen. Larson on GOP’s Abortion Ban

• Assembly Republicans Refuse to Consider Transparency and Accountability for WEDC

  Jun 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck

  “Governor Walker’s WEDC has been wasting taxpayer money to repay their Republican campaign supporters instead of providing real economic opportunity and jobs for hardworking Wisconsinites.”

• Award of lottery contract to GTECH a snub to minority communities

  Jun 9th, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.

  Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

• Republicans Play Politics to Appease Special Interests

  Jun 9th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck

  Representative Lisa Subeck’s Statement on Assembly Passage of SB 35

• City officials take on business leaders in basketball game to benefit Autism Speaks

  Jun 9th, 2015 by Ald. Jose Perez

  A team of Milwaukee public officials will face off against business leaders from around the city in a basketball game and charity event to benefit Autism Speaks on Saturday, June 13 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Journey House.