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Representatives Gwen Moore, Mary Gay Scanlon, Brian Fitzpatrick, Guy Reschenthaler Introduce Driving for Opportunity Act Representatives Gwen Moore, Mary Gay Scanlon, Brian Fitzpatrick, Guy Reschenthaler introduced legislation to incentivize states to not suspend driver’s licenses for unpaid court fees or fines. In response, she released the following statement:   “I can tell you… Read more »

Baldwin, Moore hope Biden administration will boost transitional jobs proposal Wisconsin Examiner - Will a Joe Biden administration give new life to a jobs program to help the chronically unemployed? Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) hope so. The two Wisconsin lawmakers are talking up their bill to expand transitional jobs programs, which use government… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Recognizes and Congratulates the 4th Congressional District’s 2020 Service Academy Nominees Every year, members of congress have the distinct privilege of helping choose the next leaders of our great nation’s armed forces from their congressional districts. Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement, announcing the… Read more »

Roll Call: Key votes from the Wisconsin congressional delegation this week Wisconsin State Journal - Here’s how members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation voted on major issues last week. HOUSE EXPANDING FEDERALLY FUNDED APPRENTICESHIPS: Voting 246 for and 140 against, the House on Friday passed a bill (HR 8294) that would authorize $3.5 billion over five years… Read more »

Wisconsin's federal funds for COVID-19 tests expire Dec. 31 WISN - Medical experts believe a key to stopping the spread of the coronavirus is testing. But Gov. Tony Evers and other lawmakers are warning the federal funds to pay for tests are about to run out. Coronavirus relief bill money expires on Dec. 31. Without Congress appropriating more money, individual states will be forced… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Election of President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris Congresswoman Moore released the following statement following the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris: "I am so thrilled that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the election. The American people had their say. This election reflects the voice of every… Read more »

 Milwaukee sees decrease in lead testing during pandemic  Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service - The pandemic, officials say, has led to a decrease in the number of lead tests conducted this year in Milwaukee, a major concern in a city whose Health Department has been criticized for its handling of the public health crisis. Marivel Montejano, director of home… Read more »

Jared Kushner Makes Racist Comments About Black People “Complaining” About Systemic Problems   Democracy Now - President Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner is facing widespread criticism after questioning whether African Americans want to be successful. He made the comment on “Fox & Friends.” Jared Kushner: “One thing we’ve seen in a lot of the — the… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Senate Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett Congresswoman Moore released the following statement following the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court: “The nomination and confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court has been a shameful example of Senate Republicans power above principle approach of governance that… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congressman Van Taylor Introduce The Status of Child Marriages in the United States Act Congresswoman Moore and Congressman Van Taylor introduced legislation that asks the Secretary of Health and Human Services to find information that will provide extensive data on child marriages. In response, she released the following statement: “Forced child marriages… Read more »