Politics

• Time to Update MCTS Advertising Guidelines

  Aug 15th, 2019 by Sup. Patti Logsdon

  "No one should feel our public transportation is subjecting them to a political ad."

• The Time for Universal Background Checks is Now

  Aug 15th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach

  "81% of voters support background checks."

• Hesselbein Supports Common Sense Background Checks

  Aug 15th, 2019 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein

  "This legislation on universal background checks is a reasonable, responsible and moderate first step in addressing the overwhelming public health crisis of gun violence in our state and nation."

• Representative Lisa Subeck Joins Governor Evers, Democratic Colleagues Introducing Universal Background Check Legislation

  Aug 15th, 2019 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck

  "No family should have to worry that they or their children will be harmed by gun violence."

• Wisconsin Democrats Announce Universal Background Checks Bill, Call on Republicans to Act

  Aug 15th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers

  Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes, Attorney General Kaul join Rep. Sargent and Sen. Johnson in supporting universal background checks.

• Bill Outlawing Sexual Contact While In Custody Moves Forward

  Aug 14th, 2019 by State Sen. Lena Taylor

  "In an ideal world, we would not need to create a law that makes it illegal for a member of law enforcement to have sex with a person in their custody and completely at their mercy."

• Realities of Anti-Shackling Bill Evoke Emotion

  Aug 14th, 2019 by State Sen. Lena Taylor

  Shackling is the practice of using chains to restrain pregnant women, during labor and after delivery.

• Opposition to streetcar gains stronger foothold

  Aug 14th, 2019 by Ald. Tony Zielinski

  Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski August 14, 2019

• Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to the Board of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

  Aug 14th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers

  “I am pleased to appoint Patty, Dan, and Carla to the DATCP Board.”

• Questions About Brian Hagedorn’s Ability to Fairly Serve All Remain Unanswered

  Aug 14th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now

  Bigoted Views, Affiliations With Hate Group and Conflicts of Interest Cast Cloud Over Newest Member of State High Court

• Wisconsin Assembly Republicans Abandon the Americans with Disabilities Act

  Aug 14th, 2019 by State Rep. Jimmy Anderson

  "This isn’t simply a legal mandate, it is a moral one."

• Lipscomb Applauds Work of Domes Task Force

  Aug 13th, 2019 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.

  The Domes Task Force voted Tuesday night to endorse a business plan for restoring the Domes, expanding programming, and adding several amenities to Mitchell Park.