Politics
Supervisors Approve Continuation of Free Birth Certificate Program
More than half of the free birth certificates provided by Milwaukee County in 2017 were provided to help young people apply for jobs.
Jul 27th, 2017 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Supervisors Limit Excessive Pay for Top Political Appointees
Move Requires Implementation of Executive Pay Caps Adopted in 2013
Jul 27th, 2017 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
The Dangers of the Senate Health Care Vote
"The sad fact is that many Republican constituencies stand to be harmed by a repeal and ill-thought replacement bill as much as anyone else."
Jul 26th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Mayor Barrett’s Statement on Foxconn Technology Group
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding Foxconn Technology Group selecting Wisconsin to construct its new facility:
Jul 26th, 2017 by Mayor Tom Barrett
Speaker Vos Statement on Foxconn Announcement
"The manufacturing plant will provide thousands of new, good paying jobs and spur economic growth throughout our state."
Jul 26th, 2017 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Global High-Tech Manufacturer Foxconn Announces $10 Billion Investment, Will Create 13,000 Jobs in New Wisconsin Campus
Largest new greenfield investment by a foreign-based company in U.S. history; Marks launch of Foxconn's U.S. manufacturing and 8K+5G ecosystem
Jul 26th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Health Care Amendment to Protect Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions
"I’ve heard from Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions who are scared that the protections they have today won’t be there tomorrow if Republicans pass repeal legislation."
Jul 26th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Governor Walker Appoints Chief Deputy Scott Knudson as St. Croix County Sheriff
Knudson, a resident of Somerset, Wisconsin, holds over 21 years of law enforcement experience, all of which have been in the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office.
Jul 26th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Proceed with Caution
“We demand fairness, and that’s what we’ll be looking for in this deal.”
Jul 26th, 2017 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Shilling cautious on Foxconn announcement
"Given the lack of details, I’m skeptical about this announcement and we will have to see if there is a legislative appetite for a $1 to $3 billion corporate welfare package."
Jul 26th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
We salute our nation’s transgender military
Milwaukee Pride responds to proposed ban on service
Jul 26th, 2017 by Milwaukee Pride, Inc.
Senate Health Repeal Vote Advances That Could Bring Back Pre-Existing Condition Discrimination, Threaten Care
Senate GOP playing “Russian Roulette” in healthcare, with no clear replacement plan available.
Jul 25th, 2017 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
