Politics
New Study Shows Bipartisan Session Agreements Make a Positive Impact
"We wanted to have a more transparent process that allows for greater public participation in the legislative process."
Nov 20th, 2017 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin VosRep. Shankland introduces Legislation to Deter Consignment Sale Fraud
This bill increases DOT oversight over “consignment motor vehicle dealers.”
Nov 20th, 2017 by Katrina ShanklandWILL Sues State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers
The lawsuit claims that Evers and DPI are refusing to follow the newly enacted REINS Act.
Nov 20th, 2017 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & LibertyJury Duty is a Civic Responsibility
"Today Monday, November 20th, I will once again answer the call and report for jury duty."
Nov 20th, 2017 by State Sen. Tim CarpenterDemocrats Introduce Bill to Support Working Families, Increase Minimum Wage to $15
Legislation introduced today would increase Wisconsin’s minimum wage, tie minimum wage to inflation
Nov 17th, 2017 by State Sen. Melissa Agard, Senate Democratic LeaderDana Wachs calls on Walker administration to close Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake
"It’s clear that we have serious safety and civil liberties issues at these facilities."
Nov 16th, 2017 by State Rep. Dana WachsMatt Flynn Statement on Scott Walker Campaign Slogan
Slogan is a deceptive cover-up of government run by Republican donors
Nov 16th, 2017 by Matt FlynnPassage of GOP Tax Scam Puts the Well-Being of Millions in Peril
In response to the passage of the House Republican tax plan, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade, issued the following statement:
Nov 16th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Gwen MooreDana Wachs says GOP tax plan is a “nightmare”
"This isn’t a tax plan designed to grow the economy; it is designed to make the 1 percent even richer."
Nov 16th, 2017 by State Rep. Dana WachsPocan Slams Ryan for Raising Taxes on 36 Million Middle Class Families
"The GOP tax plan even makes the middle class pay for tax breaks for corporations that outsource their jobs to foreign countries."
Nov 16th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Mark PocanAdvocates and Officials Reiterate Call for Closing Abusive Youth Prisons
Counties must stop sending vulnerable youth to unsafe facility beyond repair
Nov 16th, 2017 by Youth Justice MilwaukeeRep. Sensenbrenner Introduces the CyberTipline Modernization Act
"The modernization of this bill would be a significant step forward in the fight to reduce the sexual exploitation of children online."
Nov 16th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner