Politics

Gov. Evers takes another step toward cleaner drinking water

Gov. Evers takes another step toward cleaner drinking water

Gov. Evers’ order will establish a public information website to inform the public on PFAS and the risk these chemicals pose to public health and Wisconsin’s natural resources.

Rep. Shankland: First Wisconsin Legislator to Attend Clean Energy Legislative Academy
Rep. Shankland

First Wisconsin Legislator to Attend Clean Energy Legislative Academy

"It was an honor to be selected to attend the 2019 Clean Energy Legislative Academy."

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #41 Recreating the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #40 Relating to PFAS in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #40 Relating to PFAS in Wisconsin

Executive Order #40 directs the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to take additional steps to address PFAS contamination.

Women Lead endorses Rebecca Kiefer in race to be Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge

Women Lead endorses Rebecca Kiefer in race to be Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge

“I am honored to have the support of Women Lead and to be among the amazing women they have rallied behind.”

DPW Chair Ben Wikler Statement on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

DPW Chair Ben Wikler Statement on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

"On equal pay day we recognize that despite the work of generations of activists to ensure equal rights, a black woman, on average, will make 61 cents on the dollar to a white man doing the same job."

Wisconsin Women in Government Announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors and Leadership Team
Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #39 Relating to Creating a Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #39 Relating to Creating a Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices

"Picking up a medication shouldn’t break the bank, but it often does for our families and our seniors with the rising costs of healthcare and prescription drugs."

Gunfire too common and too close for comfort – time for action on firearms

Gunfire too common and too close for comfort – time for action on firearms

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson August 21, 2019

Gov. Evers Addresses Traffic-Safety Advocates at the 45th annual Governor’s Conference on Highway Safety

Gov. Evers Addresses Traffic-Safety Advocates at the 45th annual Governor’s Conference on Highway Safety

This year represents the 10-year anniversary of the state’s primary seat belt law.

Brett Blomme Announces Campaign for Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Brett Blomme Announces Campaign for Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Milwaukee Attorney and LGBTQ+ Activist to challenge Governor Walker Appointee

Supervisor Shea Opposes South Shore Bus Route Cuts

Supervisor Shea Opposes South Shore Bus Route Cuts

Supervisor Shea launched a petition opposing the MCTS cuts to routes that provide service to and from the South Shore.