Rep. Gwen Moore Applauds Federal Approval of Lead Abatement Program to Protect the Health and Safety of Wisconsin Children and Expectant Mothers
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved a lead abatement initiative program for pregnant women and low-income children enrolled in BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid. Governor Evers’ budget included $14.2 million for lead… Read more »
Reps. Moore, Speier and Dingell Introduce Resolution Recognizing the Intersection of Misogyny, Violence Against Women, and Gun Violence
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) joined Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14) and Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (MI-12) in introducing a resolution that recognizes the intersection between misogyny, violence against women, and gun violence.… Read more »
Wisconsin House Democrats condemn Donald Trump for economic turbulence
Riley Vetterkind, Wisconsin State Journal
Wisconsin’s three Democratic House members are blaming President Donald Trump’s policies for harming Wisconsin businesses and putting the American economy at risk of recession.
In a joint statement Monday, U.S. Reps. Gwen Moore, of Milwaukee;… Read more »
Wisconsin red flag law: Who’s for it & how it would work
WXOW, Kevin Millard
MILWAUKEE (WISN) — There are growing calls for Wisconsin lawmakers to enact “red flag” laws days after the two latest mass shootings in America.
President Donald Trump announced his support for the move Monday morning.
“We must make sure that those judged to pose a grave risk to… Read more »
7 years after Oak Creek shooting, a call for change unanswered
MILWAUKEE —WISN, Matt Smith
On the seventh anniversary of the Sikh Temple shooting in Oak Creek, a vigil Monday evening remembered not only the six victims who were killed, but also the dozens of other victims who died in the past week in mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio, El Paso, Texas, and Gilroy, California.
“It just… Read more »
Lawmakers call for gun reform following mass shootings
CBS 58, Brendan Cullerton
After two mass shootings rocked Texas and Ohio, politicians in those state's said enough is enough with current U.S. gun laws.
"[We need to make] sure that we change our laws, so it is harder for something like this to happen again," presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke said.
Rep Gwen Moore, D-WI, noted… Read more »
House bill would restore federal aid for students with marijuana offenses
Education Dive, Natalie Schwartz
Dive Brief:
Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would allow students with marijuana convictions to keep their federal financial aid.
Under the legislation, students would retain aid for six months while they… Read more »
ICE protesters block federal building in Milwaukee
Sal Sendik, TMJ4
MILWAUKEE — Dozens of people protested Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and border detention centers Thursday by blocking vehicle exits at a federal office building in Milwauke
Beginning shortly after 9 a.m., community members began… Read more »
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTING MILWAUKEE’S CHARM MARKS ONE YEAR COUNTDOWN TO 2020 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
Milwaukee Independent
On July 16, the Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention released a video to officially mark the one-year countdown to the convention.
The four-minute video, featuring elected officials representing Wisconsin, local business… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Give Students a Second Chance
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced legislation to amend the penalties students face when convicted of minor marijuana offenses. Under current law, a student convicted of possession of marijuana could lose their federal student aid for an… Read more »
