Politics

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Pension Plans

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Pension Plans

The reform would provide additional funding to protect pensions by imposing fees on financial firms convicted of criminal acts

Legislation seeks tighter security requirements for downtown parking facilities

Legislation seeks tighter security requirements for downtown parking facilities

News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau Projects State to Have $385 Million Surplus

Nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau Projects State to Have $385 Million Surplus

Better than expected positive outlook shows Governor Walker’s reforms are working

County Executive Abele Promotes Mary Jo Meyers to Serve as Director of Health and Human Services

County Executive Abele Promotes Mary Jo Meyers to Serve as Director of Health and Human Services

Meyers, a 33 year County employee, Will Continue County’s Successful Efforts on Collaborative, Community-Based, Trauma-Informed Care

Resolution seeks to spare Milwaukee We Energies ratepayers from huge Foxconn bill
Governor Walker Announces Wisconsin Career Creator Plan to Support Long-Term Workforce Development Needs

Governor Walker Announces Wisconsin Career Creator Plan to Support Long-Term Workforce Development Needs

$20 million investment will improve worker training and education opportunities

Cathy Myers’ Campaign to Replace Paul Ryan Receives 10,000 Grassroots Contributions

Cathy Myers’ Campaign to Replace Paul Ryan Receives 10,000 Grassroots Contributions

The woman challenging the Speaker of the House raises over $182,000 in the last quarter of 2017 with over $106,000 cash on hand

Resolution calls for Milwaukee Water to give public lead updates

Resolution calls for Milwaukee Water to give public lead updates

Lead service lines make up about 74,600 properties in the city, including 68,300 residential.

Jennifer Shilling Statement on SD10 Election Results

Jennifer Shilling Statement on SD10 Election Results

"The results from today show that Wisconsin is ready for a change in Madison."

Democrats Triumph in Special Elections

Democrats Triumph in Special Elections

The gains our great candidates made in traditionally Republican territory are further proof of the growing Democratic wave building here in Wisconsin and across the country.

Legislation to Allow Municipal Officials to Serve as Election Officials Passes State Assembly

Legislation to Allow Municipal Officials to Serve as Election Officials Passes State Assembly

The bill is supported by the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and the Wisconsin Towns Association.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to Call for Pensions Fix on the Senate Floor Tonight

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin to Call for Pensions Fix on the Senate Floor Tonight

Without Congressional Action, the Retirement Benefits of 25,000 Workers and Retirees in Wisconsin Could Be At Risk