Politics
Legislators Introduce the Jail Death Transparency Act
Current law is only applicable to law enforcement officers and does not hold correctional officers in city, county, and state correctional facilities to the same investigatory standards.
Mar 29th, 2017 by State Sen. Chris LarsonPlanned Parenthood of Wisconsin Supporters Celebrate Pink Out Day
This action comes on the heels of a major health care victory, stopping the Affordable Care Act repeal bill.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of WisconsinWinona LaDuke, two-time Green Party vice presidential candidate, to speak at Marquette April 6
LaDuke works on issues of climate change, renewable energy and environmental justice alongside indigenous communities.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Marquette UniversityRepresentative Zepnick Concerned About Legislation Authorizing Constitutional Convention
There is probably not a worse time to have a constitutional convention in our nation
Mar 29th, 2017 by Josh ZepnickMayor Barrett Kicks-Off Annual Summer Youth Employment Program
Earn & Learn Provides Young Individuals with Job Skills, Work Experience
Mar 29th, 2017 by Mayor Tom BarrettA Great Day for Wisconsin!
Rollback of Costly Power Plan will save Wisconsinites $1.82 billion
Mar 28th, 2017 by MacIver InstituteIrresponsible Republican Bill Proposes Arming Teens
"Instead of fighting this public health crisis, Republicans in control of the Legislature are proposing to give guns to teens with no training..."
Mar 28th, 2017 by State Sen. Chris LarsonResolution by Ald. Zielinski seeks tougher laws for violent offenders
Additional legislation would direct DOA to create emergency assistance plan for city employees who are on the job
Mar 28th, 2017 by Ald. Tony ZielinskiClean Wisconsin Blasts Trump’s Attack on Crucial Climate Protections
Trump’s latest executive order marks the beginning of fossil fuel industry-backed efforts to rescind the federal Clean Power Plan
Mar 28th, 2017 by Clean WisconsinRepresentatives Johnson, Sensenbrenner Question Federal Public Access Policies
"Understanding how federal agencies create and implement their guidelines for covered works of publicly funded research is essential to improving and modernizing our public access policies."
Mar 28th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Jim SensenbrennerGOP shows, once again, “anything goes” when it comes to guns
..."here we are, making it easier for dangerous people to carry concealed weapons."
Mar 28th, 2017 by State Rep. Chris TaylorRep. Peter Barca Statement on “Permitless Carry” Bill
"Allowing anyone to carry a loaded, concealed firearm without a background check or safety training has implications almost certainly do not fully understand."
Mar 28th, 2017 by State Rep. Peter Barca