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Congresswoman Moore Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Sources of Capital for State and Local Government Public Works Investments Congresswoman Moore introduced bipartisan legislation to expand how money market funds can be used as a source of capital for public infrastructure projects. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s new rule restricts money market funds, which… Read more »

Wisconsin's Democrats Ramp Up Support For Impeachment Proceedings WPR, Rob Mentzer and The Associated Press   Wisconsin's Democratic congressional delegation is ramping up support for actions that could lead to President Donald Trump's impeachment. Their statements come in the wake of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement Tuesday of a formal… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s Statement on Impeachment Inquiry Progress “I welcome Speaker Pelosi's decision to begin an impeachment inquiry. The findings from the Mueller report troubled me and made it clear that he solicited help from Russia and obstructed justice. Trump's abuse of presidential power did not stop there. His recent calls urging Ukraine's president to investigate his… Read more »

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 »