The 2018 U.S. elections not only flipped control of the House of Representatives from the Republicans to the Democrats. They also dramatically changed the composition of the Democratic Party delegation. Bolstered by an influx of newcomers, many who ran on anti-establishment platforms, the ranks of the Congressional Progressive Caucus have swelled to their greatest numbers […]
US Representative Mark Pocan Is Drafting Legislation to Abolish ICE
US Representative Mark Pocan is drafting legislation that would abolish the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, or ICE. The agency has come under fire since reports of family separations at the southern border began dominating headlines. Lawmakers created ICE in 2002 with bipartisan support. Now, some lawmakers and advocates are calling for it to […]
Paul Ryan Poised to Be Speaker
(WORT) — GOP Congressman Paul Ryan from Janesville is set to make history this week. He is expected to be the first Wisconsin member of the U.S. Congress to be elected Speaker of the House, is third in line to the presidency.
A Constitutional Right to Vote?
Wisconsin and Minnesota Congressmen Mark Pocan and Keith Ellison team up for a constitutional right to vote.
Pocan Introduces Bill to Repeal Patriot Act
MADISON (WORT) –Wisconsin Congressman Mark Pocan has introduced a bill that will repeal the USA Patriot Act.
Workers Rally For Min. Wage Increase
MADISON — Protesters pushing for a higher minimum wage gathered on the steps of the Wisconsin State Capitol Tuesday evening.