Politics

Streetcar expansion plans irresponsible in light of Mayor Barrett’s proposed 2020 budget

Streetcar expansion plans irresponsible in light of Mayor Barrett’s proposed 2020 budget

Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski August 16, 2019

Rep. Gordon Hintz: Statement on Universal Background Checks
Rep. Gordon Hintz

Statement on Universal Background Checks

"The public has an expectation that government should do everything possible to reduce the likelihood of gun violence, which has become far too common across the country."

Time to Update MCTS Advertising Guidelines

Time to Update MCTS Advertising Guidelines

"No one should feel our public transportation is subjecting them to a political ad."

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to the Wisconsin Women’s Council

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to the Wisconsin Women’s Council

The Council’s mission is to identify barriers to women’s social and economic participation in the state and work with public and private-sector partners to develop initiatives and identify solutions and to disseminate information on the status of women and issues of concern to women in the state.

The Time for Universal Background Checks is Now

The Time for Universal Background Checks is Now

"81% of voters support background checks."

Hesselbein Supports Common Sense Background Checks

Hesselbein Supports Common Sense Background Checks

"This legislation on universal background checks is a reasonable, responsible and moderate first step in addressing the overwhelming public health crisis of gun violence in our state and nation."

Representative Lisa Subeck Joins Governor Evers, Democratic Colleagues Introducing Universal Background Check Legislation

Representative Lisa Subeck Joins Governor Evers, Democratic Colleagues Introducing Universal Background Check Legislation

"No family should have to worry that they or their children will be harmed by gun violence."

Wisconsin Democrats Announce Universal Background Checks Bill, Call on Republicans to Act

Wisconsin Democrats Announce Universal Background Checks Bill, Call on Republicans to Act

Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes, Attorney General Kaul join Rep. Sargent and Sen. Johnson in supporting universal background checks.

Bill Outlawing Sexual Contact While In Custody Moves Forward

Bill Outlawing Sexual Contact While In Custody Moves Forward

"In an ideal world, we would not need to create a law that makes it illegal for a member of law enforcement to have sex with a person in their custody and completely at their mercy."

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Part-Time Register of Deeds of Menominee County
Realities of Anti-Shackling Bill Evoke Emotion

Realities of Anti-Shackling Bill Evoke Emotion

Shackling is the practice of using chains to restrain pregnant women, during labor and after delivery.

Opposition to streetcar gains stronger foothold

Opposition to streetcar gains stronger foothold

Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski August 14, 2019