Politics
Why We Should Abolish the Electoral College
"The League of Women Voters began advocating for the abolishment of the Electoral College in 1970."
Sep 24th, 2019 by League of Women Voters of Milwaukee CountyU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on President Trump’s Nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor
"This nominee is the wrong choice because workers, whistleblowers and union members need a Secretary of Labor who will fight for them on many important issues like worker rights, workplace safety, and discrimination and harassment in the workplace."
Sep 24th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinReview Board to Discuss Recent Sales Tax Proposal and its impact on Public Transit
Meeting set for Thursday at City Hall
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Ald. Bob BaumanRight now Milwaukee could use some help from the state Legislature
Statement of Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd September 23, 2019
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Ald. Nikiya DoddGov. Evers to Order Special Election in 7th Congressional District
The election will occur on January 27, 2020. A primary, if required, will occur on December 30, 2019.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversGov. Evers Appoints Beau Liegeois to Brown County Circuit Court
He has been an assistant district attorney with Brown County for 11 years, where he has prosecuted cases ranging from complex property crimes to homicide and sexual assault.
Sep 20th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversShilling Backs Medical Cannabis Efforts
Democrats renew efforts to legalize medical cannabis
Sep 20th, 2019 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingSenator Darling Ignores Domestic Abuse Survivors
Republican refuses to close loophole and prevent criminals from purchasing firearms
Sep 20th, 2019 by Wisconsin State Senate Democratic CommitteeRep. Shankland Coauthors Legislation to Legalize Medical Cannabis in Wisconsin for Fourth Consecutive Session
"This commonsense bill will make a real difference in the lives of people who are suffering, and if passed, will improve their quality of life significantly."
Sep 20th, 2019 by Katrina ShanklandRep. Anderson in Support of Extreme Risk Protection Orders
"We are long overdue for common-sense measures like Extreme Risk Protection Orders."
Sep 19th, 2019 by State Rep. Jimmy AndersonRepublican Inaction Ignores Urgency of Gun Violence Crisis
Extreme risk laws are proven to have saved lives in other states
Sep 19th, 2019 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz