Politics
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.
Aug 23rd, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversWomen 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.”
Aug 22nd, 2019 by Rebecca KieferDPW 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."
Aug 22nd, 2019 by Democratic Party of WisconsinGov. 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."
Aug 21st, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversGunfire too common and too close for comfort – time for action on firearms
Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson August 21, 2019
Aug 21st, 2019 by Mayor Cavalier JohnsonGov. 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.
Aug 21st, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversBrett Blomme Announces Campaign for Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Milwaukee Attorney and LGBTQ+ Activist to challenge Governor Walker Appointee
Aug 20th, 2019 by Brett BlommeSupervisor 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.
Aug 20th, 2019 by Sup. Steven SheaOne Wisconsin Institute Opposes UW Board of Regents Latest Move to Restrict Campus Free Speech
Regents Seem More Interested in Appeasing Right-Wing Than Protecting Student Speech Rights
Aug 20th, 2019 by One Wisconsin NowSEIU Local 1 Applauds Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ Clean Energy Executive Order
The janitors, custodians, airport workers, security officers and other working people of Local 1 are encouraged by Wisconsin’s bold action on climate change
Aug 20th, 2019 by SEIU Local 1WILL Suggests Improvements to UW Free Speech Policy
Submits public comment to better balance, safeguard First Amendment rights of all
Aug 20th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty