Politics

Gov. Evers Appoints John Tate II to Serve as Chairperson of the Parole Commission

Gov. Evers Appoints John Tate II to Serve as Chairperson of the Parole Commission

Mr. Tate will begin his work as Parole Commission chairperson on June 3, 2019.

Republicans Intend to Intervene and Stop Liberal Groups from Undermining Act 10

Republicans Intend to Intervene and Stop Liberal Groups from Undermining Act 10

"We aren’t picking this fight – once again a liberal group is trying to change laws that have been passed by the Legislature and previously upheld by the courts."

The United States House of Representatives passes the Equality Act

The United States House of Representatives passes the Equality Act

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson May 20, 2019

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Signs Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Signs Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis

"Racism is a public health crisis, and we have a moral imperative to put our indifference aside in the face of injustice."

More streetcar amenities or fixed streets and better services?

More streetcar amenities or fixed streets and better services?

Council committee will take up streetcar expansion at Tuesday hearing

Common Sense Healthcare Reforms for Wisconsin

Common Sense Healthcare Reforms for Wisconsin

Seven reforms to lower costs and increase access to care

DPW Response to Republicans’ Wildly Out-of-Touch Convention

DPW Response to Republicans’ Wildly Out-of-Touch Convention

Wisconsin Republicans have somehow become more out-of-touch with the people of Wisconsin than we thought possible."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on House Passage of Equality Act

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on House Passage of Equality Act

"The House has taken an historic step forward by passing the Equality Act..."

Gov. Evers Authorizes Pepin County to Lower Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Firefighter Kyle R. Hayden

Gov. Evers Authorizes Pepin County to Lower Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Firefighter Kyle R. Hayden

"Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Kyle R. Hayden, a volunteer firefighter, and valued member of his community who was just getting started in his career of service to the state of Wisconsin,"

Pocan Celebrates House Passage of the Equality Act

Pocan Celebrates House Passage of the Equality Act

"Today is a truly historic day for civil rights in our country."

Sensenbrenner Statement On Obamacare Bailout Bill

Sensenbrenner Statement On Obamacare Bailout Bill

"It’s incredibly disappointing that Democratic leadership chose to play politics rather than legislate."

Attorney General Kaul Files Lawsuit to Hold Purdue Pharma Accountable for Role in Opioid Crisis

Attorney General Kaul Files Lawsuit to Hold Purdue Pharma Accountable for Role in Opioid Crisis

After years of inaction by previous administration, Kaul and Evers take decisive steps