Former political rivals came together in Milwaukee on Friday to show united support for the Democratic candidate for Attorney General Susan Happ. After a highly contested primary, Rep. Jon Richards … [Read more...]
Richards plans to protect seniors, communities as Attorney General
Democratic Attorney General candidate Jon Richards of Milwaukee proposed a bold plan last week to create a “Senior Citizen Advocate” at the Department of Justice who would focus on cracking down on … [Read more...]
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It’s time to expand voting rights in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has a rich tradition of high voter participation in elections, consistently leading the nation voter turnout. In November, 2012, more than 73 percent of eligible voters across the state … [Read more...]
Coalition to strengthen BadgerCare continues to grow
A group of over 40 Wisconsin health care providers and business groups are urging the state legislature to amend Gov. Walker’s budget proposal by taking federal health care financing to strengthen the … [Read more...]
Fired employees call on Palermo Villa to comply
Fired Palermo’s Pizza workers announced this week they have filed new charges against the company, and called on Palermo’s to comply with a government decision to reinstate and provide back pay for … [Read more...]
Community leaders speak out against Walker’s plan to reject $12 billion
By Cassandra Lans It’s like going back in history again. Governor Scott Walker announced that he plans to reject $12 billion from the federal government that would expand the state’s Badger- … [Read more...]
Time Warner Cable brings 200 new jobs to Milwaukee
File an online application in less than 10 minutes Time Warner Cable last week announced the addition of 200 new full-time jobs to its downtown Milwaukee workforce. The new hires will work as … [Read more...]
Bill to protect BadgerCare unveiled
At a news conference at the State Capitol Tuesday Sen. Jon Erpenbach and Rep. Jon Richards announced a new bill to roll back Governor Walker’s slashing cuts to BadgerCare. They were joined by health … [Read more...]
Walker, Van Hollen lawsuit seeks to cost taxpayers $365 Million, allow exclusions for pre-existing conditions and re-impose lifetime limits
Richards demands Van Hollen report on attorney time being devoted to politically-driven lawsuit Madison -- State Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee), member of the Joint Committee on Finance and Chair of … [Read more...]
Walker fails to act on campaign controversy
By Lynda L. Jones County executive and gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker has failed to act regarding the controversy that has developed regarding the actions of at least two staffers … [Read more...]