Politics
Workgroup Recommends Set of Legislative Solutions to Avert County Funding Crisis
"We need a new partnership with state leaders on solutions that are good for the county and the state." "
Jan 17th, 2019 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Statement on Assembly Bill 1
"We must provide stability and protection for Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions should Republican efforts to overturn the Affordable Care Act be successful." "
Jan 17th, 2019 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Federal Judge Tosses Wisconsin Republican Lame Duck Attacks on Voting
Ruling: ‘This Is Not A Close Question: The Three Challenged Provisions Are Clearly Inconsistent With The Injunctions That The Court Has Issued In This Case’
Jan 17th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Governor Evers Reaffirms Commitment to Cutting Taxes for Middle-Class Families
"In contrast, Speaker Vos’ spending plan continues to grow." -Spokeswoman for Gov. Evers, Melissa Baldauff
Jan 17th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald Statement on Republican Plans to Cut Taxes
"Middle-class families in Wisconsin should keep more of what they earn."
Jan 17th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
President Trump and GOP Reject Democratic Efforts to Re-Open the Government
"Since I was sworn into the 116th Congress, I have voted eight times to reopen the government and fund critical agencies."
Jan 17th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Community Health Center Funding
"We need to provide funding for our community health centers so they can continue providing care to thousands of Wisconsinites."
Jan 17th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Addressing Homelessness through Regional Cooperation
Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, State of Wisconsin and other partners continue collaboration to connect individuals in encampments with permanent housing
Jan 16th, 2019 by County Executive Chris Abele
Pocan Leads Democrats in Introducing Bill to Raise the Minimum Wage
The bill would gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour in 2024.
Jan 16th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Brian Hagedorn’s $20,000 Donor Threatened His Employees’ Livelihoods if President Obama Won 2012 Re-election
Claimed There Would be ‘Personal Consequences’ in Email to Employees Mere Weeks Before Vote
Jan 16th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Planned Parenthood Challenges Abortion Access Restrictions
"These restrictions are unconstitutional because they place unnecessary barriers in the way of women seeking health care."
Jan 16th, 2019 by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Re-Introduces Expanded Legislation to Slow the Revolving Door Between Wall Street, Corporate America and Washington
"President Trump promised to ‘drain the swamp,’ but this revolving door keeps spinning."
Jan 16th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
