Politics
Streetcar expansion plans irresponsible in light of Mayor Barrett’s proposed 2020 budget
Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski August 16, 2019
Aug 16th, 2019 by Ald. Tony ZielinskiStatement 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."
Aug 15th, 2019 by State Rep. Gordon HintzTime to Update MCTS Advertising Guidelines
"No one should feel our public transportation is subjecting them to a political ad."
Aug 15th, 2019 by Sup. Patti LogsdonGov. 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.
Aug 15th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversThe Time for Universal Background Checks is Now
"81% of voters support background checks."
Aug 15th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon ErpenbachHesselbein 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."
Aug 15th, 2019 by Dianne HesselbeinRepresentative 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."
Aug 15th, 2019 by State Rep. Lisa SubeckWisconsin 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.
Aug 15th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversBill 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."
Aug 14th, 2019 by State Sen. Lena TaylorRealities of Anti-Shackling Bill Evoke Emotion
Shackling is the practice of using chains to restrain pregnant women, during labor and after delivery.
Aug 14th, 2019 by State Sen. Lena TaylorOpposition to streetcar gains stronger foothold
Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski August 14, 2019
Aug 14th, 2019 by Ald. Tony Zielinski