Politics

The WEDC: As Transparent as Trump with his Tax Return
The WEDC

As Transparent as Trump with his Tax Return

"The WEDC has been the kid left in the candy store after it closed."

WEDC Audit Poses New Concerns on Foxconn Deal

WEDC Audit Poses New Concerns on Foxconn Deal

"WEDC’s track record of mismanagement and secrecy is troubling."

Audit of Walker jobs agency intensifies Foxconn concerns

Audit of Walker jobs agency intensifies Foxconn concerns

Troubled jobs agency remains unable to verify job numbers

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Introduce USA RIGHTS Act to Reform Secretive Warrantless Spy Program

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Introduce USA RIGHTS Act to Reform Secretive Warrantless Spy Program

Bill Reforms FISA Sec. 702 to Protect Americans' Security AND Liberties, Reduce Secret Law and Focus Spy Program on Foreign Threats

Bowen to Walker: Stop trying to silence NFL players
Bowen to Walker

Stop trying to silence NFL players

"His moves to stoke anger and resentment are as cynical as politics gets."

New poll shows Milwaukee area’s divided feelings on Foxconn, views on other topics as Marquette Law School launches expanded public policy program

New poll shows Milwaukee area’s divided feelings on Foxconn, views on other topics as Marquette Law School launches expanded public policy program

54 percent of adults polled believe a new Foxconn factory will substantially improve the economy of the Milwaukee area.

Walker Administration Keeps Details of Foxconn Deal Secret as Agency Entrusted With Overseeing Deal Subject of Another Critical Review
Mayor Barrett needs to start listening to the people

Mayor Barrett needs to start listening to the people

New MU poll shows 66% of Milwaukeeans think the streetcar is a waste of money

Mayor’s Chief of Staff Responds to Ald. Zielinski

Mayor’s Chief of Staff Responds to Ald. Zielinski

In response to this morning's statements made by Alderman Zielinski, Chief of Staff Patrick Curley offered the following response:

Bill to Limit Shackling of Incarcerated Women during Labor and Childbirth Passes Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Bill to Limit Shackling of Incarcerated Women during Labor and Childbirth Passes Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

SB 393 would restrict shackling of incarcerated women during labor and childbirth.

Governor Walker Directs DHS to Increase Investment, Improve Access to Treatment for Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders

Governor Walker Directs DHS to Increase Investment, Improve Access to Treatment for Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders

Behavioral health rate increase builds on historic efforts to address mental health needs and fight the opioid epidemic

Ald. Zielinski: Mayor diverts additional funding for streetcar that could go to more cops
Ald. Zielinski

Mayor diverts additional funding for streetcar that could go to more cops

City Hall news conference set for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday