Politics

Duffy’s Attacks Are Misplaced

Duffy’s Attacks Are Misplaced

"Like so many other men in the Republican party, Duffy found it easier to verbally attack women in Congress than to stand up to Donald Trump."

Racine takes action to ban conversion therapy

Racine takes action to ban conversion therapy

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson July 17, 2019

Raising the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025 would lift wages for over 33 million workers

Raising the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025 would lift wages for over 33 million workers

The increase would boost total annual wages for these low-wage workers by $92.5 billion, lifting annual earnings for the average affected year-round worker by $2,800.

Gov. Evers Signs Bill to Reform Sign Language Interpreting Licensure System in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Signs Bill to Reform Sign Language Interpreting Licensure System in Wisconsin

"We're working to ensure deaf and hard of hearing folks across our state have access to reliable and experienced interpreters no matter the situation or circumstance."

Rep. Robyn Vining Continues Fight for Fair Maps

Rep. Robyn Vining Continues Fight for Fair Maps

"We are committed to nonpartisan redistricting reform, and will continue to advocate for fair and representative legislative maps."

Sensenbrenner Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Sensenbrenner Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

"Innovation and entrepreneurship are the hallmarks of the American economy.

Gov. Evers Encourages Wisconsinites to Take Preventative Steps Ahead of Expected Dangerous Heatwave
Bastille Days Caps Record-Setting Run for Hop Ridership

Bastille Days Caps Record-Setting Run for Hop Ridership

Streetcar averaging 3,821 riders per day since Summerfest kicked off June 26

Milwaukee County Launches Balancing Act

Milwaukee County Launches Balancing Act

Interactive online tool challenges users to close Milwaukee County’s projected $28 million budget gap using existing and capped revenue options

Statement on Nonpartisan Redistricting Reform Bill

Statement on Nonpartisan Redistricting Reform Bill

"It is time to put people ahead of partisan politics by adopting a fair, nonpartisan redistricting process."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Reform to Rebuild Stronger Roads and Bridges Following Severe Weather Events

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Reform to Rebuild Stronger Roads and Bridges Following Severe Weather Events

"In recent years, communities in Wisconsin have been hit particularly hard by severe weather events and flooding that has washed out roads and damaged highways and bridges."

Ryan Clancy, candidate for Milwaukee County Supervisor, calls for divestment from Southwest Key

Ryan Clancy, candidate for Milwaukee County Supervisor, calls for divestment from Southwest Key

Private contractor Southwest Key is the largest non-profit operating detention centers for children, including children separated from their families, on the southern US border.