An eight-year reign of Republican dominance and political muscle in Wisconsin came to an end Tuesday, November 6, 2018, when Democrat Tony Evers defeated Republican Gov. Scott Walker, the central figure in Wisconsin politics for more than a decade. And his running mate, former state Rep. Mandela Barnes, will become the state's first African American lieutenant governor when the … [Read more...] about Changing of the guard during Wisconsin mid-term elections
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Former President Barack Obama speaks at North Division High School
On Friday, October 26, 2018, former President Barack Obama came to Milwaukee, WI to help Democratic candidates drum up votes for the upcoming election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Obama, along with the Democratic candidates, spoke to a crowd of 4,000 at North Division High School, located in the 53206 zip code in which Lt. Governor candidate Mandela Barnes was … [Read more...] about Former President Barack Obama speaks at North Division High School
House passes Rep. Moore’s bill to designate Vel R. Phillips post office building
On Thursday, September 13, 2018, Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s (WI-04) bill to designate the facility of the US Post Office located at 2650 North Doctor Martin Luther King Drive in Milwaukee as the “Vel R. Phillips Post Office Building” passed the US House of Representatives. Congresswomen Moore delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of her bill: "Mr. … [Read more...] about House passes Rep. Moore’s bill to designate Vel R. Phillips post office building
Democratic candidates perform well in primary election
On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, Wisconsinites all over the state went out to vote in the fall primary election. The voter turnout reached almost a million voters, with an overwhelming number of those being Democratic voters. That is not surprising with anti-Republican sentiment running high since Donald Trump's presidential win in 2016. Two of the most watched races this election … [Read more...] about Democratic candidates perform well in primary election
Congresswoman Gwen Moore and members of U.S. Congress meet those on the frontline in the fight against poverty in Milwaukee
On Friday, June 29, 2018, Congresswoman Gwen Moore was joined by Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (DMD) and Democratic Whip Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity Chair Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) on their "Pathways Out of Poverty Listening Tour," a tour of agencies and community leaders in Milwaukee, who are on the front lines of the national war against … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Gwen Moore and members of U.S. Congress meet those on the frontline in the fight against poverty in Milwaukee
Reps. Gwen Moore and Keith Ellison host forum on gun violence
On Saturday, April 14, 2018, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN) hosted "Misery in Our Midst: A Forum on Gun Violence," at Sojourner Family Peace Center, 619 West Walnut Street. The forum discussed many different topics related to gun violence and its prevention, including the link between domestic violence and gun violence and how to prevent … [Read more...] about Reps. Gwen Moore and Keith Ellison host forum on gun violence