Politics
Wrap Up Sunshine Week With a Bang, End 1,799-Day Stonewall and Reveal Donors to Legal Defense
Five Years Later Identities of Who Paid For Guv’s Criminal Legal Defense Fund Remain Secret
Mar 17th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Representatives Sensenbrenner and Moore Send Bipartisan Letter to Remove Tariffs that Would Hurt Wisconsin Businesses
"...we are very concerned with the impact such tariffs could have on small- and medium-sized businesses that carry these motorcycles, including dealers located in Wisconsin..."
Mar 16th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
Trump Budget to Cause Irreparable Damage to Working- and Middle-Class Americans
In response to the release of the Trump Administration’s FY2018 Budget Blueprint, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement:
Mar 16th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Rep. Considine reintroduces bill to build sustainable hemp industry in Wisconsin
This bill would finally allow Wisconsin farmers and tribes to take full advantage of the great agricultural opportunity hemp presents.
Mar 16th, 2017 by State Rep. Dave Considine
Milwaukee Riverkeeper Joins 130 Environmental Groups to Oppose Deep Cuts to Environmental Funding in FY18 Budget Proposal
President's proposed budget cuts to environment threaten health of Milwaukee River Basin
Mar 16th, 2017 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Congressman Sensenbrenner Introduces the U.S. Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act
The United States currently sits on the Arctic Council, where six of the eight member nations have already established an Ambassador for Arctic Affairs.
Mar 16th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
Media Report Unmasks ‘Business Leader’ Behind Lowell Holtz Sleazy Election Deal to be Stephen Einhorn
Einhorn’s Previous ‘Anonymous’ Election Caper, Funding Racist Voter Intimidation Billboards
Mar 16th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Republican Extremists Eye Fetal Tissue Bill for the Second Straight Legislative Session
"Not only is this proposal out of touch with the needs of everyday Wisconsinites, it does nothing to move our state forward."
Mar 16th, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Elections Commission Sends Budget Letters to Governor and Legislators
"A further reduction in program positions will significantly curtail the agency’s ability to provide vital and timely services to candidates, county and municipal election officials, and voters,” Commissioners wrote to legislators."
Mar 16th, 2017 by Wisconsin Elections Commission
President Trump’s Budget Eliminates Investments in Great Lakes, Tells Governor Walker to Provide Funding
Senator Baldwin to Governor Walker: “What is your plan to provide the funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative that President Trump’s budget would eliminate?”
Mar 16th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
County Executive Admits His Inability to Manage County Pension System
"Abele's statement that the administration of the pension plan needs new management is a stunning admission that he is not capable of doing his job as the ultimate manager of all county departments..."
Mar 16th, 2017 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Applauds Legislative Democrats’ “Wisconsin Way Forward” Agenda
"The bold ideas announced by legislative Democrats highlight our shared values and are exactly what our state needs right now."
Mar 16th, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
