Politics
Pocan Leads Democrats in Introducing Bill to Raise the Minimum Wage
The bill would gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour in 2024.
Jan 16th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Mark PocanBrian Hagedorn’s $20,000 Donor Threatened His Employees’ Livelihoods if President Obama Won 2012 Re-election
Claimed There Would be ‘Personal Consequences’ in Email to Employees Mere Weeks Before Vote
Jan 16th, 2019 by One Wisconsin NowPlanned Parenthood Challenges Abortion Access Restrictions
"These restrictions are unconstitutional because they place unnecessary barriers in the way of women seeking health care."
Jan 16th, 2019 by Planned Parenthood of WisconsinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Re-Introduces Expanded Legislation to Slow the Revolving Door Between Wall Street, Corporate America and Washington
"President Trump promised to ‘drain the swamp,’ but this revolving door keeps spinning."
Jan 16th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinRep. Moore Calls on GOP to Turn Rhetoric into Action
"Rep. King is just a symptom. It’s clear the disease is emanating from the White House."
Jan 15th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Gwen MooreSensenbrenner Reintroduces the Disability Integration Act
"I am proud to again sponsor the House version of this strong, bipartisan bill."
Jan 15th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Jim SensenbrennerCouncil approves legislation concerning the Milwaukee Health Department’s lead reporting processes and water filter distribution plans
"The health, safety and well-being of Milwaukee’s residents are our highest priorities, especially concerning our children."
Jan 15th, 2019 by Ald. Milele CoggsWisconsin Food and Nutrition Programs Will Continue Despite Federal Government Shutdown
FoodShare members will receive their February benefits this month
Jan 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWILL Sues Evers Administration to Protect Wedding Barns
Asks judge to protect economic freedom, remove uncertainty
Jan 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & LibertyUnacceptable Conditions Show We Can’t Wait for 2021 to Close Lincoln Hills
"The conditions at Lincoln Hills remain unacceptable – and life-threatening -- to the young people who are locked up inside despite orders from a federal judge to improve."
Jan 14th, 2019 by Youth Justice MilwaukeeState Rep. David Bowen Applauds New Governor Evers Visit to Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake
Highlights the contrast with leadership of the past
Jan 14th, 2019 by State Rep. David BowenJohnson Discusses His Bill to Pay Workers on the Job During Shutdown
"Hopefully when they hear about a very common sense approach, a fair approach to paying these individuals, we should have every Democrat voting for this.
Jan 14th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson