Politics
Former WILL attorney launches open government law firm
"WILL is pleased to welcome the Wisconsin Transparency Project to the scene."
Oct 4th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & LibertyAG Kaul Praises Passage of Sexual Assault Kit in Senate Committee, Calls for Assembly Action
"Thank you to the state senators who have moved Wisconsin closer to passing legislation that is designed to help prevent another backlog of untested sexual assault kits."
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Josh KaulMilwaukee County Announces New Investments in Homeless Prevention Services in the 2020 Budget
$250,000 investment in the Housing First Initiative will support prevention programming
Oct 3rd, 2019 by County Executive Chris AbeleU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Protect Health Coverage for People with Pre-Existing Conditions
Letter requests HHS and CMS to limit push of “junk” health insurance plans that cover less and cost more
Oct 3rd, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinElected officials rally behind Rebecca Kiefer in race to be Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge
“I am grateful to State Representatives Bowen and Zamarripa, and the other elected officials who have endorsed my campaign thus far.”
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Rebecca KieferSen. Alberta Darling Plays Politics With Suicide Prevention Hotline
This is the second instance of Sen. Darling playing politics with funds available in the state budget to prevent suicides.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Wisconsin State Senate Democratic CommitteeWe are and must remain a nation of laws
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan October 2, 2019
Oct 2nd, 2019 by State Rep. Bob DonovanWhy the 7th Congressional District Special Election Date Has to Change
Governor Evers has now admitted that his Executive Order setting these dates violates federal law and he is in the process of setting new dates.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & LibertyWhy We Should Abolish the Electoral College
The League's presentation will include a discussion of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact as one way to achieve the goal of direct popular vote for election of the president until the abolition of the Electoral College, which requires passage of a Constitutional Amendment.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by League of Women Voters of Milwaukee CountySheriff Earnell R. Lucas Responds to Misrepresentation by Chicago Field Office of ICE
"By placing the responsibility for the arrest of Mr. De La Cruz Espinoza on the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, ICE has engaged in an egregious attempt to misrepresent facts."
Oct 1st, 2019 by Milwaukee County Sheriff's OfficeGovernor Evers’ Administration Works to Get More Wisconsinites Covered
“Every Wisconsinite deserves access to affordable, quality health care and it’s time to work together to get folks covered,” said Governor Evers.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesTwo-thirds of Wisconsin counties endorse reform for redistricting process
Sheboygan County Board passes resolution 20-4 to become 48th county to call for Fair Maps
Oct 1st, 2019 by Wisconsin Fair Elections Project