Forty-one percent of all Milwaukee workers are paid less than $15 per hour, according to a new report from a UW-Madison think tank. In its “Facts from the Frontline” report, COWS highlights the declining share of manufacturing employees making up…
MADISON…Today, Representative Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) announced that legislation he co-authored has passed the State Assembly on a unanimous 96-0 vote. The bill would ensure the successful WI Merit Scholarship program continues into the future. Set at $5,000, the scholarships…
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — GOP businessman Scott Mayer, who has spent nearly four decades in the staffing industry, told WisPolitics.com today he’s considering a run for the U.S. Senate next year against two-term incumbent Tammy Baldwin,…
MADISON – Today, the Legislature was in session and had the pleasure of hearing the 19th Annual State of the Tribes Address. It was delivered by Sokaogon Chippewa Community Chairman Robert Van Zile. Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) released the following statement:…
MADISON, WI – Today Robert Van Zile, chair of Sokaogan Chippewa Community in Forest County, delivered the annual State of the Tribes Address. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D- Madison) released the following statement: “Chairman Van Zile spoke about the need for…
MADISON – Today, Sokaogon Chippewa Community Chairman Robert Van Zile delivered the 19th annual Wisconsin State of the Tribes. The Assembly met in regular session following the address. Rep. Conley issued the following statement in response: “I was honored to…
MADISON–On National Equal Pay Day, Rep. Sinicki issued this statement: “I have introduced Equal Pay legislation in Wisconsin for two decades. For three of those years it was law, and then repealed, but not because the wage gap closed. In fact, sources*…
Liberal Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz launched two new TV ads today knocking conservative rival Daniel Kelly, one calling him “an extremist who doesn’t care about us” and the other declaring he’s “extremely corrupt.” Protasiewciz also announced she’s added another…
The Assembly today approved a pair of bills that would require schools to collect crime data and to hire resource officers if they report too many incidents resulting in arrests.
The Assembly today backed the Legislative Black Caucus’ Black History Month resolution highlighting seven people, including the state’s first Black woman to become a major general in the U.S. Army Reserve and its first Black appeals court judge.
A group criticizing members of Congress for supporting employee non-compete contracts launched an ad blasting U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald during Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” The Fight Corporate Monopolies group dropped five figures on the 30-second spot slamming the former…
Madison, WI – The State Assembly today passed bills on crime prevention and school safety today, including one measure that discloses crime statistics for schools. Currently, there is no standardized, transparent method for school districts to report crimes committed on…
Earlier today, Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) applauded the announcement of federal standards for PFAS contamination of water. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to regulate PFOA and PFOS at a level that can be reliably measured at 4…
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following remarks as prepared regarding 2023 AB 3: “Mr. Speaker, this bill, and the proposed referral to committee, is a mistake. “The Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and…
MADISON – Today, Chairman Robert VanZile of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community delivered the 19th annual State of the Tribes Address at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Chairman Robert VanZile focused on the shared values of the people living in Wisconsin. Senator…