Politics

Raising the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025 would lift wages for over 33 million workers

Raising the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025 would lift wages for over 33 million workers

The increase would boost total annual wages for these low-wage workers by $92.5 billion, lifting annual earnings for the average affected year-round worker by $2,800.

Gov. Evers Signs Bill to Reform Sign Language Interpreting Licensure System in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Signs Bill to Reform Sign Language Interpreting Licensure System in Wisconsin

"We're working to ensure deaf and hard of hearing folks across our state have access to reliable and experienced interpreters no matter the situation or circumstance."

Rep. Robyn Vining Continues Fight for Fair Maps

Rep. Robyn Vining Continues Fight for Fair Maps

"We are committed to nonpartisan redistricting reform, and will continue to advocate for fair and representative legislative maps."

Sensenbrenner Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Sensenbrenner Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

"Innovation and entrepreneurship are the hallmarks of the American economy.

Gov. Evers Encourages Wisconsinites to Take Preventative Steps Ahead of Expected Dangerous Heatwave
Bastille Days Caps Record-Setting Run for Hop Ridership

Bastille Days Caps Record-Setting Run for Hop Ridership

Streetcar averaging 3,821 riders per day since Summerfest kicked off June 26

Milwaukee County Launches Balancing Act

Milwaukee County Launches Balancing Act

Interactive online tool challenges users to close Milwaukee County’s projected $28 million budget gap using existing and capped revenue options

Statement on Nonpartisan Redistricting Reform Bill

Statement on Nonpartisan Redistricting Reform Bill

"It is time to put people ahead of partisan politics by adopting a fair, nonpartisan redistricting process."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Reform to Rebuild Stronger Roads and Bridges Following Severe Weather Events

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Reform to Rebuild Stronger Roads and Bridges Following Severe Weather Events

"In recent years, communities in Wisconsin have been hit particularly hard by severe weather events and flooding that has washed out roads and damaged highways and bridges."

Ryan Clancy, candidate for Milwaukee County Supervisor, calls for divestment from Southwest Key

Ryan Clancy, candidate for Milwaukee County Supervisor, calls for divestment from Southwest Key

Private contractor Southwest Key is the largest non-profit operating detention centers for children, including children separated from their families, on the southern US border.

One Year Out: Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee Releases Video to Mark Countdown to Democratic National Convention
One Year Out

Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee Releases Video to Mark Countdown to Democratic National Convention

Video highlights diverse city undergoing economic transformation

Milwaukee PBS sets vision for future with five-year strategic plan

Milwaukee PBS sets vision for future with five-year strategic plan

Nation’s Top-Rated PBS Station Launches Search for First Chief Content Officer As It Prepares to Host PBS NewsHour, Washington Week During DNC Convention