Politics
All Are Welcome in Milwaukee County
"I commend my colleagues on the County Board for standing on the right side of history today..."
Feb 2nd, 2017 by Ald. Marina DimitrijevicDespite previously supporting and testifying in favor of the Common Core, today John P. Humphries rolled out his plan to replace it.
Common Core has been adopted at the local level by over 400 school districts in Wisconsin.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by Gov. Tony EversGovernor Walker Appoints Daniel Zimmerman to Serve as Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary
Mr. Zimmerman is a decorated combat veteran.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerRep. Peter Barca Statement on Assembly Organization Committee Secret Ballot
"It’s ironic that the Republicans are seemingly using the same lack of transparency that led to our state having one of the worst cases of gerrymandering in history"
Feb 2nd, 2017 by State Rep. Peter BarcaSenator Chris Larson Calls on U.S. Senator Ron Johnson to Oppose DeVos Nomination
"Betsy DeVos has proven that she supports the same kind of irresponsible policies that have and will continue to hurt the children of our great state. "
Feb 2nd, 2017 by State Sen. Chris LarsonHumphries Calls for Stronger Standards to Replace Common Core
John Humphries is a candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by John HumphriesPocan Says National Right-to-Work-For-Less Law Would be Catastrophic for Workers
A recent Pew survey shows that 60% of Americans—an overwhelming majority—support unions.
Feb 2nd, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Mark PocanHumphries Statement on Governor Walker’s Rural Schools Proposal
John Humphries is a candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Feb 1st, 2017 by John HumphriesRepresentative Lisa Subeck’s Statement on Governor Walker’s Proposed Earned Income Tax Credit Changes
Again, the Governor turns a blind eye to the problem of poverty level wages.
Feb 1st, 2017 by State Rep. Lisa SubeckU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Opposition to Mnuchin Nomination for Treasury Secretary
“Wisconsin families struggling to get ahead do not want foxes guarding the hen house.”
Feb 1st, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinStatement on the Republican Plan to Increase the EITC
Republicans Take Credit for Putting Out Fires They Started
Feb 1st, 2017 by State Sen. Melissa Agard, Senate Democratic Leader