By Karen Stokes The latest Marquette Law School Poll conducted September 18th of Wisconsin voters finds Evers with 49 percent support and incumbent Walker with 44 percent support among likely voters in the state’s race for governor. “We’ve been traveling all across the state, people are energized about this race, it’s a little different flavor,” […]
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Andy Gronik Wins Fight Against Gov. Scott Walker’s Attack on Milwaukee’s Black Community
By Urban Media News It appears there is no level too low for Wisconsin Republicans to reach to win elections. We know that all too well in Milwaukee, where Gov. Scott Walker’s election machine has relentlessly attacked our community through some of the most restrictive voter suppression laws in the county. Walker’s machine was up […]
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Scott Walker’s Newfound Religion
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young Scott Walker delivered his eighth state-of-state address last week. And, believe me, it was a performance for the ages. According to numerous political pundits, Walker is now facing the most challenging reelection race of his 25- year political career; and he has come out swinging. Flanked by […]
Gov. Scott Walker Signs Right-to-Work Law, Mixed Reactions Result
By Lindsey Gapen March 20, 2015 A crowd of about 200 people and union members gather in frigid temperatures in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin February 23, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Brendan O'brien) Gov. Scott Walker signed a right-to-work law last week at an invitation-only ceremony at Badger Meter north of Milwaukee, effectively ending mandatory […]
Governor Scott Walker Appoints Ray Allen as DFI Secretary
March 6, 2015 Ray Allen MADISON, WISCONSIN — On February 27, Governor Scott Walker announced the following administrative appointments: Ray Allen – Secretary, Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). Matt Moroney – Senior Advisor, Office of Governor Walker. “We’d like to offer our sincere thanks and gratitude to Peter Bildsten […]
Scott Walker Unveils Wisconsin Budget While Focused on a Presidential Bid
By Karen Stokes February 6, 2015 Governor Scott Walker Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has been busy. Between attending the Iowa Freedom Summit and appearances on Sunday morning news shows, it is apparent to all of Wisconsin that Scott Walker has presidential aspirations. Amid his campaigning, Walker addressed lawmakers in Madison unveiling […]
Governor Tony Evers Announces Payments for Expressways and More
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Governor Tony Evers has been in office for approximately two weeks. In that time, he’s made several big announcements. As part of his job, in addition to making announcements and changes, Evers will help allocate money for certain industries and organizations in Wisconsin. Last week, Evers announced “that local governments received quarterly […]
Tony Evers is Officially Wisconsin’s 46th Governor
By Nyesha Stone Jan. 7, 2019 marks a new page for Wisconsin because a new governor is in office. Tony Evers was sworn into office while residents across the entire state watched the 2019 Wisconsin Inauguration Ceremony. Alongside him, Mandela Barnes became Wisconsin’s 45th Lieutenant Governor. Attorney General Josh Kaul, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski and […]
Governor-Elect Tony Evers Announces Four Picks for his Cabinet
By Nyesha Stone A new day is ahead for Wisconsin come Jan. 7, when Wisconsin Democratic Governor-elect Tony Evers will replace Scott Walker as governor. To prepare for that day, Evers announced his first four picks for his cabinet. The first four cabinet picks are from Milwaukee and Republicans have been critical of Evers decision, […]
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A Fight to the Bitter End
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Everyone Needed to Stop GOP Assault on Democracy Last week was one for the history books. Members of the state Republican Party, in an effort to thwart the decision of voters in Wisconsin’s November general election, drastically blurred the lines of separation of powers. In the cloak of […]
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