Politics
Comments by newly appointed interim Health Department commissioner troubling
Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy - February 9, 2018
Feb 9th, 2018 by Ald. Michael MurphyRep. Bowen Statement on Gov. Walker’s Plan for Milwaukee State Building
"While the Milwaukee State office is aging and needs to be replaced, I’d like to take Walker’s plan for a new facility a step further."
Feb 9th, 2018 by State Rep. David BowenMilwaukee State Office Building Plan Offers Savings for Taxpayers
Sale of current office will spur economic development
Feb 9th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerAG Brad Schimel’s neglect and incompetence let rapists walk the streets for years
“For Schimel to drop the ball on his most basic responsibility is embarrassing and an insult to those who’ve bravely come forward seeking justice”
Feb 9th, 2018 by Democratic Party of WisconsinUS Rep. Moore Votes Against Budget Caps Bill to Protect DREAMers
Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement after the passage of a budget caps bill that ended the GOP's second government shutdown in 2018:
Feb 9th, 2018 by U.S. Rep. Gwen MooreToo Little, Too Late from Gov. Walker on Infrastructure
"The people of Wisconsin need more than Walker’s election-year rhetoric- they need real leadership."
Feb 9th, 2018 by Mahlon MitchellVoters Still Have Time to Get ID for Primary Day
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission reminds voters that they still have time to get the acceptable photo ID they will need to vote in the Spring Primary on February 20. “Most people already have the photo ID they need to vote such as a Wisconsin driver license or ID card,” said Michael Haas, interim administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. “If you don’t have one of those or another acceptable photo ID, you can get one for free after just one visit to a Wisconsin DMV office.” “Just bring whatever identifying documents you have like a birth certificate and proof of your current address to obtain a photo ID. If you don’t have those documents you may still obtain a document that you can use for voting through the ID Petition Process at the DMV office,” said Haas, Wisconsin’s chief elections official. Haas said that in addition to a Wisconsin driver license, ID card or other DMV-issued document, voters can also use military and veteran’s IDs, some student IDs, tribal IDs, or a certificate of naturalization. The full list is available at www.bringit.wi.gov. “Your photo ID does not need to have your current address, and your name on your ID does not have to exactly match the name on the poll list,” Haas said. If you do not have a photo ID on Election Day, or if poll workers say your ID is not acceptable, you can still cast a provisional ballot that will be counted if you bring an acceptable ID to the polling place before the polls close at 8 p.m. or the clerk’s office by 4 p.m. the Friday after the election. There is only one statewide race on the ballot on February 20 – a primary for Wisconsin Supreme Court. However, there may also be some primaries for local offices to be elected on April 3. To find out which candidates will be on your ballot, go to MyVote.wi.gov. The Wisconsin Elections Commission is responsible for administration and enforcement of election laws in Wisconsin. The Commission is made up of six Commissioners – four appointed directly by the State Senate Majority Leader, Speaker of the Assembly and the Minority Leaders in the State Senate and Assembly. The remaining two Commissioners are by the Governor with confirmation by the State Senate from lists of former municipal and county clerks submitted by the legislative leadership in each party.
Feb 9th, 2018 by Wisconsin Elections CommissionCathy Myers Calls for Resignation of Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth
Myers describes Beth’s comments as “racist,” “inexcusable,” and “immoral,” and calls on elected officials and candidates to join her in denouncing him
Feb 8th, 2018 by Cathy MyersU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Effort to Warn VA Against Limiting Caregiver Support Services
Senators to VA: Do Not Redefine the Law to Take Away Caregiver Support for Disabled Veterans
Feb 8th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinCounty Parks To Seek State Grant to Fund Ravine Road Bridge Project
The goal of the project is to preserve the historical character of Lake Park by replacing the bridge with a structure that closely matches its original architecture and design.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Milwaukee County ParksGovernor Walker Delivers Remarks on Health Care Stability Plan at Wisconsin Hospital Association Board Meeting
"Wisconsin is a national leader in health care quality in large part because of the work of the Wisconsin Hospital Association."
Feb 8th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerValue-Added Tolling would address Gov. Walker’s concerns
Wisconsin ranks #38 in Reason Foundation's annual report on best and worst state highway systems
Feb 8th, 2018 by Badger Institute