Politics
Calm 2019 Milwaukee County budget masks fierce long-term challenges
The Forum’s 2019 county budget brief raises longer-term concerns.
Oct 12th, 2018 by Wisconsin Policy ForumAFP-WI Lauds Walker Plan to Grow Workforce and Reform Criminal Justice System
"We thank Gov. Walker and Lt. Gov. Kleefisch for addressing critical criminal justice reform priorities."
Oct 11th, 2018 by AFP WisconsinScott Walker Misleading Voters With Health Care Cost Reduction Claims
Walker’s election year plan impacts a tiny fraction of health consumers, is dwarfed by premium reductions in neighboring Minnesota, and does not make up for cost of his sabotage
Oct 11th, 2018 by Citizen Action of WisconsinGovernor Walker Announces Plan to Expand Worker Training within Wisconsin’s Correctional Institutions
"Our plan will give inmates concrete skills they can use to become productive members of society once they are released."
Oct 11th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerGovernor Walker Issues Executive Order Relating to Hurricane Michael
"Wisconsin stands ready to help those affected by Hurricane Michael."
Oct 10th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerOne WI Now Reaction to WBA Board Chair-Elect’s Resignation
"We think Ms. Douglass made the right decision."
Oct 10th, 2018 by One Wisconsin NowSenate Passes Water Infrastructure Bill that Includes U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Reforms
Bipartisan bill includes five-year Buy America provision, invests in water technology, increases funding for clean drinking water and supports Great Lakes and Wisconsin coastal communities
Oct 10th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinNew Marquette Law School Poll finds tight race for Wisconsin governor, Baldwin leading in Senate contest
Wisconsin voters weigh in on Kavanaugh confirmation, Mueller investigation
Oct 10th, 2018 by Marquette University“Ruth M. Simos Great Room” Dedicated in Ceremony at Humboldt Park Pavilion
"Ruth Simos was a tireless advocate for Humboldt Park..."
Oct 10th, 2018 by Sup. Jason HaasBad Bill Today Keeps Doctors Away
"This much is clear: a vote for Baldwin is a vote for Washington-prescribed plans that we cannot afford, and we urge Wisconsinites to vote against her in November."
Oct 10th, 2018 by AFP WisconsinBaldwin calls Wisconsinites’ choices to buy affordable health insurance ‘junk’
"As a nurse, I support giving Americans more choices in health care because the people know best, not the government."
Oct 10th, 2018 by State Sen. Leah Vukmir