Politics

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lieutenant Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Inauguration Partner and Date

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lieutenant Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Inauguration Partner and Date

Inauguration demonstrates state coming together, Evers’ commitment to our kids’ future

Extraordinary Session Update: Legislature Approves Critical Reforms
Extraordinary Session Update

Legislature Approves Critical Reforms

Legislature approves administrative rulemaking reforms, tax reform; maintains DPI oversight

Rep. Gwen Moore Statement on Republican Power Grab

Rep. Gwen Moore Statement on Republican Power Grab

"This power grab is a direct threat to our state’s democracy."

Statement on Lame Duck Session

Statement on Lame Duck Session

Rep. Goyke Thanks Constituents for Advocacy and Opposes Lack of Republican Transparency

Advocate Aurora Health increases wages to $15 per hour

Advocate Aurora Health increases wages to $15 per hour

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson - December 5, 2018

Governor-elect Tony Evers Statement on Extraordinary Session

Governor-elect Tony Evers Statement on Extraordinary Session

"Power-hungry politicians rushed through sweeping changes to our laws to expand their own power and override the will of the people of Wisconsin who asked for change on November 6th."

Republican’s Holiday Gift to Wisconsin: An Assault on Democracy
Republican’s Holiday Gift to Wisconsin

An Assault on Democracy

"Astonishingly, the Republicans primary concern is to protect their own power."

Unprecedented Power Grab Will Break Wisconsin for Years to Come

Unprecedented Power Grab Will Break Wisconsin for Years to Come

"This morning, fresh of an election defeat, the Republican-controlled legislature voted to subvert the will of the people."

Senator Taylor Believes GOP Are Taking Career Ending Votes

Senator Taylor Believes GOP Are Taking Career Ending Votes

"I urge the people of Wisconsin to continue to push back on this outrageous disregard of voter’s wishes."

Governor Walker Appoints Columbia County District Attorney

Governor Walker Appoints Columbia County District Attorney

"Tristan Eagon is a respected community leader who has distinguished herself in her career as a state public defender and civil litigator."

Governor-elect Tony Evers Calls on Governor Scott Walker to Withdraw Last-Minute Appointments

Governor-elect Tony Evers Calls on Governor Scott Walker to Withdraw Last-Minute Appointments

"These appointments should be fully vetted in the next legislative biennium."

Governor Walker Appoints Burnett County District Attorney

Governor Walker Appoints Burnett County District Attorney

"I am pleased to appoint Joe Schieffer as Burnett County district attorney."