Rep. David Obey of Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District announced last week that he would retire in November, after having served 21 terms – 42 years – in the U.S. House of Representatives.  Rep. Obey is currently third in seniority

in the House and is Chair of the powerful House [...]

The May 6 press conference to support the arts for Milwaukee Public School students, at the Milwaukee High School for the Arts, was powerful and persuasive.   Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton led the conversation and the message:
Developing creativity and innovative and entrepreneurial talents of MPS children AND
ensuring all MPS students access to art and music [...]