Remarks as delivered on election night: By Governor-Elect Tony Evers Thank you, Wisconsin! Was this close enough for you? Let me start out by saying this: Given all of the results we’ve seen tonight, I feel confident in saying to you right now: My name is Tony Evers, and I’m going to be the next […]
Partisan Gerrymandering at its Worst
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young Hearty congratulations are indeed in order this week. Democrats literally ran the table in terms capturing three of the most prominent statewide offices up for grabs during the just concluded midterm election. Tony Evers (the governor-elect), Josh Kaul (attorney general-elect) and Sarah Godlewski (state treasurer-elect) were all […]
Milwaukee is the Soul of Wisconsin
“The President’s Perspective” By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton Common Council President City of Milwaukee Like all cities, Milwaukee is a living organism. Its streets are the veins; the buildings are the bones and the people the heart. The soul of the City is a bit harder to define but might be best explained by looking at […]
Investing in Our Children and Investing in Our Families
By Tony Evers State Superintendent of Public Schools Democratic Candidate for Governor Excellent education leads to better jobs, greater opportunities, and an economy that works for all us. Real progress can’t be made in Wisconsin without working to improve our education system for children and families here in our communities. But we face big challenges. […]
Challenges to Birthright Citizenship Hits Blacks Close to Home
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Donald Trump is like a dog with a bone when it comes to immigration. Not only will he not let it go, but he has started gnawing at how we determine citizenship in this country. Specifically, Trump would like to use the power of an executive order to […]
Time to Vote for a New Governor
By Tony Evers Candidate for Governor When talking about the economy here in Wisconsin, we can’t just talk about the number of jobs, but also the quality of opportunities available to our workers and our families. The truth is that while corporate profits soar, many Wisconsin families don’t earn enough to make ends meet even […]
Wisconsin Is Working – Let’s Keep Moving Forward
By Governor Scott Walker Wisconsin is working – and as Governor I have worked to ensure everyone is part of the Wisconsin comeback. In 2018, more people are working in Wisconsin than ever before. Unemployment statewide has been at or below the historic low of 3 percent for eight straight months and unemployment in our […]
The Communal Cost of Unchecked Rhetoric
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor This week a number of suspicious packages containing potentially explosive devices were mailed to former government officials as well as the headquarters of CNN at the Time Warner Center in New York. The packages were addressed specifically to former President Obama, Vice-President Joe Biden, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-California), […]
The GOP’s Voter Suppression Game
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young It’s no secret that Republicans will go to great lengths to hold onto their majority to advance their Conservative political agenda. The recent skirmish for the Supreme Court, involving Brett Kavanaugh, provides a vivid example. For years Republicans have perpetuated this false and totally inaccurate narrative of […]
I Stand with Tammy Baldwin
By Congresswoman Gwen Moore This fall, Wisconsinites have an important choice to make. They can choose to vote and exercise their voice and show their power, or they can choose to stay home and not speak out. And let me tell you—this year your voice and your vote is more important than ever. And you […]
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