Politics

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Reverses Drastic Cuts to Community Development Block Grant for Wisconsin

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Reverses Drastic Cuts to Community Development Block Grant for Wisconsin

CDBG funding has helped Wisconsinites communities create jobs, promote local economic growth, and support senior citizens

The Fire & Police Commission Deserves Mayor Barrett’s Support

The Fire & Police Commission Deserves Mayor Barrett’s Support

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - July 28, 2017

In Resounding Victory for Women, Grassroots Power Defeats Trumpcare

In Resounding Victory for Women, Grassroots Power Defeats Trumpcare

Planned Parenthood Grassroots Activists Refused to Let Bill Pass

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Health Care Repeal Vote
Supervisors Approve Continuation of Free Birth Certificate Program

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.

Supervisors Limit Excessive Pay for Top Political Appointees

Supervisors Limit Excessive Pay for Top Political Appointees

Move Requires Implementation of Executive Pay Caps Adopted in 2013

The Dangers of the Senate Health Care Vote

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."

Mayor Barrett’s Statement on Foxconn Technology Group

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:

Speaker Vos Statement on Foxconn Announcement

Speaker Vos Statement on Foxconn Announcement

"The manufacturing plant will provide thousands of new, good paying jobs and spur economic growth throughout our state."

Global High-Tech Manufacturer Foxconn Announces $10 Billion Investment, Will Create 13,000 Jobs in New Wisconsin Campus

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

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Health Care Amendment to Protect Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions

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."

Governor Walker Appoints Chief Deputy Scott Knudson as St. Croix County Sheriff

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.