Politics
Mayor Barrett Reasserts His Invitation to Host the 2020 G7 Meetings
“I want world leaders to see how international trade practices can affect local economies like Milwaukee’s.”
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Mayor Tom Barrett
Baldwin, Gardner, Moran, Reed Introduce Legislation to Create Three-Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline
Bipartisan bill designates 9-8-8 as a suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline
Oct 22nd, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Capital Improvements Committee learns that Barrett Administration may be abandoning alleys throughout the city
Statement of Alderman Robert J. Bauman October 22, 2019
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Senate Republicans Choose Special Interest Cash Over Public Safety of Wisconsinites
Lawmakers with history of NRA backing refuse to support Gov. Evers call for legislation to address gun violence
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee
AG Kaul Joins Lawsuit Challenging Rollback of Endangered Species Act Regulations
"The Trump administration’s decision to adopt rules weakening the Endangered Species Act is unwarranted and unlawful."
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Josh Kaul
Democrats push Family Medical Leave Act protections
“Families in Wisconsin are working harder than ever, but our laws simply haven’t kept pace with changes in the modern workplace.”
Oct 22nd, 2019 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Senator Baldwin and Representative Bera Lead Effort to Support Working Students
The Working Students Act will allow students that must work while in college to complete their degrees more quickly and with less debt
Oct 22nd, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Seeks Investigation into Possible Market Manipulation Regarding Market Bets Timed to Trump’s Comments on Trade War & Other Geopolitical Events
Lawmakers want DOJ, FBI, SEC & CFTC to probe so-called ‘Trump chaos trades’ and protect U.S. financial markets from insider trading
Oct 21st, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Retirement Security
"Everyone should have the opportunity to save for their future and no one should have to worry about making ends meet or their financial security in retirement."
Oct 21st, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Sen. Taylor Calls for Focus on Violence Prevention
"I’m grateful to see Governor Evers amplify the concerns of the people of this state regarding the issue of gun violence."
Oct 21st, 2019 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Slaughterhouse Defeated in Milwaukee! Advocacy Groups, Aldermen and Neighbors Shut down the Strauss Brands Slaughterhouse Deal!
"We are incredibly pleased to hear Strauss withdraw its plans for a slaughterhouse in our city."
Oct 21st, 2019 by Slaughter Free Milwaukee
Redevelopment Authority amendment of Century City redevelopment plan to allow slaughter houses is terribly misguided
Statement of Alderman Robert J. Bauman October 21, 2019
Oct 21st, 2019 by Ald. Bob Bauman
