Politics
Wisconsin can’t trust a “new” Scott Walker
"All these people have been waiting for Walker to do something for seven years."
Nov 5th, 2017 by Democratic Party of WisconsinDespite Wisconsin’s Stagnant Economy, Walker Running for Third Term
A year out from the election, Walker is increasingly vulnerable to a strong Democratic challenge.
Nov 5th, 2017 by Gov. Tony EversGovernor Walker Removes Restrictions on Propane Transporters to Alleviate Propane Shortages
The order comes in response to propane shortages and increased wait times to obtain propane in southern Wisconsin.
Nov 4th, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerMatt Flynn Statement on Scott Walker Campaign Announcement
Flynn calls Walker’s failed economic record a period of “vast stagnation” in wages
Nov 4th, 2017 by Matt FlynnU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Visits Washington County to Meet with Local Officials Working on the Frontlines of the Opioid Crisis
Senator Baldwin joined 14 of her Senate colleagues last week to introduce the Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Support Additional Funding to Combat Opioid Epidemic
The President’s emergency declaration only makes about $57,000 available which fails to adequately address this epidemic.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinDespite Mounting Questions of Fitness and Legitimacy of Trump Administration Another Extreme Judicial Nominee Approved for Lifetime Slot on Federal Judiciary
Repercussions Are Dire and Could be Felt For Generations to Come
Nov 3rd, 2017 by One Wisconsin InstituteChanging Our Identity for Special Interests
Republicans seek to change Wisconsin’s well-known slogan for influential lobbyists on a whim
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Dianne HesselbeinGeorgia Maxwell Elected Chair of the Labor and Industry Review Commission
Maxwell previously served as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Workforce Development.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerGovernor Walker Announces Wisconsin Awarded More Than $15 Million to Fight Opioid Epidemic
$7.6 million federal grant approved for second year
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerGovernor Walker Signs Bill Banning Synthetic Types of Fentanyl
The bill adds forms of fentanyl to the synthetic opiates category under Schedule I.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerDemocrats Introduce CNA Pay Act to Address Nursing Aide Shortage
The rate of CNAs leaving the profession continue to increase as they leave the industry for jobs with higher wages and better benefits.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff