Politics
Rep. Peter Barca Statement on Labor Committee Public Hearing
“This is another shameless attack by Republicans on Wisconsin workers.”
Jan 24th, 2017 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Walker’s Tax Cuts for the Wealthy are Costing Wisconsin Big Time
Regressive tax credit claimed by millionaires set to be $800 MILLION over budget
Jan 24th, 2017 by Dianne Hesselbein
Republican Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit costing millions more than expected – benefits just a few of the state’s wealthiest individuals
"75% of the total Manufacturing and Agriculture tax credit is going to individuals that each make more than a million dollars a year"
Jan 24th, 2017 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Working families struggle as GOP tax breaks for millionaires skyrocket
“Rather than targeting tax breaks to the wealthiest one percent, we should return those dollars to the working families who need help the most”
Jan 24th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces She Will Not Support Congressman Tom Price’s Confirmation for Secretary of Health and Human Services
"Congressman Price’s nomination process has revealed financial dealings that raise serious questions about potential STOCK Act violations."
Jan 24th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Statement Honoring the 44th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
"Today, we honor 44 years of a woman having the choice to make her own decisions with regards to her health."
Jan 23rd, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Following Additional Concerns on Congressman Price’s Financial Transactions, Baldwin and Senate Democrats Call For SEC Investigation Into Potential Violations of STOCK Act and Insider Trading Laws
In new letter, Senator HELP Democrats call on SEC for formal investigation
Jan 23rd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sen. Taylor’s statement on Governor Walker’s welfare reform
"While I appreciate what he says about his reforms, the plan lacks details, but I’ll reserve judgement until I see the full proposal."
Jan 23rd, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Common Council greenlights creation of Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force
The task force will build on the city’s partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin and data analysis by Alderman Murphy’s office.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by Ald. Michael Murphy
“Let’s talk about numbers we can all agree on.”
20 percent of Wisconsin’s public roads and 14 percent of bridges are in need of repair
Jan 23rd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Convenes Community Leaders on Office on African American Affairs
Ralph Hollmon to Spearhead Group’s Discussions on OAAA Hiring and Community Engagement
Jan 23rd, 2017 by County Executive Chris Abele
Wisconsin Lawmakers Join Nationwide Effort to Safeguard Abortion Rights
"We can’t ignore science and return to back alley abortions and jailing women."
Jan 23rd, 2017 by State Sen. Chris Larson
