Politics
Republicans propose “Permitless Carry” bill
In wake of mass shootings, GOP wants to arm more teenagers
Mar 28th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingRepresentative Mary Felzkowski and Senator David Craig Release the “Right to Carry Act”
Bill Allows Concealed Carry without a License for Law-abiding Gun Owners
Mar 28th, 2017 by State Sen. David CraigWith Repeal Efforts on Hold for Now, Deliberate Sabotage Threatens Health Coverage
The biggest immediate threat to affordable health coverage may be deliberate sabotage by the Trump Administration.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Citizen Action of WisconsinForty Members of Congress Tell Trump to Apologize to Obama Over Baseless Wiretapping Lies
Latest attempt to spin Trump’s claims detract from the real investigation into Russian Election Interference
Mar 27th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Mark PocanUWM History Department Hosts Lecture on James Madison and U.S. Constitution
The lecture is free and open to the public.
Mar 27th, 2017 by University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Cosponsors Legislation to Overhaul Broken VA Appeals Process
VA appeals process has not been updated since 1933, more than 450,000 appeals are currently pending
Mar 27th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinSay “No” to Constitutional Convention
Below is the Wisconsin Justice Initiative's statement on the proposal to convene a constitutional convention to amend the U.S. Constitution.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Wisconsin Justice InitiativeHouse GOP Leadership Withdraws ACA Replacement Bill
In response to the decision by House Republican leadership to pull the American Health Care Act, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement
Mar 24th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Gwen MooreU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces “Buy America” Legislation
Wisconsin manufacturers and workers deserve a solid commitment from Washington on a strong Buy America standard that rewards their hard work
Mar 24th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinGovernor Walker Issues Statement Applauding the Presidential Approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline
"It will add jobs, capacity, and ensure our nation is making sound choices to protect our energy security."
Mar 24th, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerMemo Reveals Walker’s Budget Creates $1 Billion Structural Deficit
"The governor’s budget is built on a house of cards"
Mar 24th, 2017 by Katrina ShanklandDefeat of Trumpcare Today, a Victory for Grassroots Opposition
"Pulling Trumpcare from consideration today marks a major legislative defeat for President Trump and Congressional Republicans..."
Mar 24th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan