Politics

Pocan Leads Democrats in Introducing Bill to Raise the Minimum Wage

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.

Brian Hagedorn’s $20,000 Donor Threatened His Employees’ Livelihoods if President Obama Won 2012 Re-election

Brian 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

Planned Parenthood Challenges Abortion Access Restrictions

Planned Parenthood Challenges Abortion Access Restrictions

"These restrictions are unconstitutional because they place unnecessary barriers in the way of women seeking health care."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Re-Introduces Expanded Legislation to Slow the Revolving Door Between Wall Street, Corporate America and Washington

U.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."

Rep. Moore Calls on GOP to Turn Rhetoric into Action

Rep. 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."

Sensenbrenner Reintroduces the Disability Integration Act

Sensenbrenner Reintroduces the Disability Integration Act

"I am proud to again sponsor the House version of this strong, bipartisan bill."

Council approves legislation concerning the Milwaukee Health Department’s lead reporting processes and water filter distribution plans

Council 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."

Wisconsin Food and Nutrition Programs Will Continue Despite Federal Government Shutdown

Wisconsin Food and Nutrition Programs Will Continue Despite Federal Government Shutdown

FoodShare members will receive their February benefits this month

WILL Sues Evers Administration to Protect Wedding Barns

WILL Sues Evers Administration to Protect Wedding Barns

Asks judge to protect economic freedom, remove uncertainty

Youth Justice Milwaukee: Unacceptable Conditions Show We Can’t Wait for 2021 to Close Lincoln Hills
Youth Justice Milwaukee

Unacceptable 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."

State Rep. David Bowen Applauds New Governor Evers Visit to Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake
Johnson Discusses His Bill to Pay Workers on the Job During Shutdown

Johnson 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.