Politics

Robin “Boss” Vos Sets New Low in How He Does Business

Robin “Boss” Vos Sets New Low in How He Does Business

Assembly Speaker Refuses Workplace Accommodation for Paralyzed State Legislator

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order 36 Relating to Measures to Abate and Prevent Lead Exposure in Drinking Water

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order 36 Relating to Measures to Abate and Prevent Lead Exposure in Drinking Water

"Lead poisoning is a statewide risk not just in Kenosha and Milwaukee, but in communities around the state."

Three Year Anniversary of Victory for Voter Rights in Wisconsin

Three Year Anniversary of Victory for Voter Rights in Wisconsin

2016 Federal Court Decision in One Wisconsin Institute, et. al. v. Thomsen, et. al Paved way for Expanded Early Voting

MKE Plays receives $500K from Burke Foundation

MKE Plays receives $500K from Burke Foundation

This is the second large donation to MKE Plays by The Burke Foundation

Gov. Evers Applauds WHEFA for New 2019 Fiscal Year in Review Report, Saving $3.9 Million for Wisconsin Non-Profits

Gov. Evers Applauds WHEFA for New 2019 Fiscal Year in Review Report, Saving $3.9 Million for Wisconsin Non-Profits

"This fiscal year will mark the end of another successful year assisting a variety of non-profits throughout the State."

Indigenous People’s Park Established on Milwaukee’s Northwest Side

Indigenous People’s Park Established on Milwaukee’s Northwest Side

"Renaming this park is one small thing we can do to acknowledge and show respect to the indigenous people."

Representative Subeck Introduces “Safe Storage for Gun Safety” Package to Curb Gun Violence and Accidental Shootings

Representative Subeck Introduces “Safe Storage for Gun Safety” Package to Curb Gun Violence and Accidental Shootings

"Gun violence plagues our nation, posing a serious public health and safety crisis."

Gov. Evers Announces Task Force on Payroll Fraud and Worker Misclassification Appointments

Gov. Evers Announces Task Force on Payroll Fraud and Worker Misclassification Appointments

The task force will report to the governor on or before March of each year on their activities.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on President Trump to Keep His Promise and Support Strong Buy America Reforms

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on President Trump to Keep His Promise and Support Strong Buy America Reforms

Baldwin has repeatedly called on President Trump to back up his words with action and support her efforts to ensure our government is buying what American manufacturers make.

Baldwin, DeLauro Introduce Legislation to Hold Workplace Harassers Accountable

Baldwin, DeLauro Introduce Legislation to Hold Workplace Harassers Accountable

"The United States Supreme Court weakened workplace protections in their Vance decision. They got it wrong and we have to make it right."

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Iron County Circuit Court Judge

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Iron County Circuit Court Judge

The new judge will complete a term ending June 30, 2020.

Board of Supervisors Creates City-County Joint Taskforce on Climate and Economic Equity

Board of Supervisors Creates City-County Joint Taskforce on Climate and Economic Equity

The Milwaukee Common Council passed a companion resolution to create the taskforce at its Tuesday, July 9 meeting.