Politics
2020 Census Citizen Question Could Silence Immigrant Communities
"Prior to this administration, the commitment to creating a fair and efficient census was not partisan."
Jul 26th, 2018 by Rep. Jonathan BrostoffCounty Board Urges More Transit Options to Foxconn
"We need transit options that can connect Milwaukee workers to jobs at Foxconn before the jobs become available, or workers without adequate transportation likely won't even apply."
Jul 26th, 2018 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.Milwaukee County Offers New Tool for Financing Energy Saving Upgrades
PACE financing allows borrowers to recoup those costs over time via savings on utility bills.
Jul 26th, 2018 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.Governor Walker Orders Flags to Half-Staff Honoring the Life of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Michael Michalski
"Our hearts go out to his family and the entire Milwaukee Police Department family."
Jul 26th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerUrban Ecology Center Lease for Washington Park Advances
"The Urban Ecology Center's investment in Washington Park will benefit county residents for years to come."
Jul 26th, 2018 by County Board Chairwoman Marcelia NicholsonPocan Slams Trump Administration for Failing to Reunite Migrant Children with Their Families
"Despite today’s court ordered deadline to reunite families, President Trump’s disastrous family separation policy continues to be a nightmare for hundreds of migrant families."
Jul 26th, 2018 by U.S. Rep. Mark PocanU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Wisconsin Communities Damaged by Flooding
Senator Baldwin toured flood damage in June and requested federal assistance for impacted Wisconsin counties
Jul 26th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinRoys Releases Video Outlining Benefits to Legalizing Cannabis in Wisconsin
Roys’ video tells the story of a man, Heath Rush, who became addicted to opioids while experiencing back pain due to injury.
Jul 26th, 2018 by State Sen. Kelda RoysU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Gets the Job Done for Wisconsin Shipbuilding and Manufacturing in National Defense Authorization Act
Final NDAA released by House-Senate conference committee includes funding for three Littoral Combat Ships and rejects cuts to the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
Jul 26th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinGrieving the loss of a brave and well-regarded officer
Statement of Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton - July 25, 2018
Jul 25th, 2018 by Ald. Ashanti HamiltonScott Walker doubles down on support for extremist Supreme Court pick
Kavanaugh was selected by President Trump because he would be in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade.
Jul 25th, 2018 by Democratic Party of WisconsinRep. Moore Follows Up On SSA Field Office Closure Investigation in Milwaukee
"In Congress, I am fighting to pass legislation to establish firm deadlines for public notification of any decision to eliminate or reduce services and to ensure the SSA is adequately funded."
Jul 25th, 2018 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore