State Rep. David Bowen

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Rep. Bowen Announces Bid for 1st District Common Council
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Rep. Bowen Announces Bid for 1st District Common Council

Bowen offers experienced leadership to work towards necessary solutions for Milwaukee

Rep. Bowen Statement on New Type 1 Youth Facility Site Selection in Milwaukee
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Rep. Bowen Statement on New Type 1 Youth Facility Site Selection in Milwaukee

With Site Selection, Evers Administration and DOC Take First Major Step to Finally Close Lincoln Hills

Rep. Bowen Statement on SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
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Rep. Bowen Statement on SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

Decision in Dobbs Goes Against the Will of the People and Will Hurt Marginalized Communities Most

Rep. Bowen Statement on Weekend Violence Downtown
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Weekend Violence Downtown

Reducing Gun Violence Will Take GOP Concessions to Make the Jobs of Police Easier

Rep. Bowen Statement on Deadly Weekend in Wisconsin’s Largest City
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Deadly Weekend in Wisconsin’s Largest City

We Must Double Down on Collaborative Public Safety Approaches

Rep. Bowen Statement on Foxconn Turning Its Back on Wisconsin Yet Again
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Foxconn Turning Its Back on Wisconsin Yet Again

Once Again, Foxconn Deal Proves to be a Massive Failure

Rep. Bowen Applauds Gov. Evers’ Investments in Community Safety as Warmer Seasons Approach
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Rep. Bowen Applauds Gov. Evers’ Investments in Community Safety as Warmer Seasons Approach

Rep. Bowen Proud to See Investments in Programs He Has Championed

Rep. Bowen Statement on Senseless MPD District 5 Shooting Incident
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Senseless MPD District 5 Shooting Incident

“I Completely Denounce This Senseless Act of Violence”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2022 State of the State Address
Rep. Bowen Statement on GOP’s Unserious Law Enforcement Proposals
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Rep. Bowen Statement on GOP’s Unserious Law Enforcement Proposals

GOP Needs to Stop Playing Political Games, Come to Table for Real Bipartisan Reforms

Rep. Bowen Statement on Tragedy in Waukesha
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Tragedy in Waukesha

“My Heart Is With the People of Waukesha”

Rep. Bowen’s Statement on Gerrymandered Republican Maps: Same Poop in a New Toilet
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Rep. Bowen’s Statement on Gerrymandered Republican Maps: Same Poop in a New Toilet

Bowen highlights the struggle for progress in a State where Republicans refuse to value anything above power and control.

Rep. Bowen Statement on Republican Anti-Choice Bills
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Republican Anti-Choice Bills

Instead of Partisan Games, GOP Should Focus on Issues Truly Facing Wisconsinites

Rep. Bowen Honors First Responders of the 10th Assembly District
Rep. Bowen Applauds Investments in Violence Prevention
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Rep. Bowen Applauds Investments in Violence Prevention

Gov. Evers Commits $25 Million in ARPA Funds to Violence Prevention Efforts

Rep. Bowen Statement on Reintroduction of Indigenous Peoples Day Bill
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Reintroduction of Indigenous Peoples Day Bill

Bipartisan Bill Introduced with 25 Co-Authors

Rep. Bowen Statement on Four Deadly Shootings in Six Hours in Milwaukee
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Four Deadly Shootings in Six Hours in Milwaukee

Four Separate Shootings Last Night Left Four Dead, Including Two Teenagers

Rep. Bowen Statement on John Doe Charging Decision Against Joseph Mensah
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Rep. Bowen Statement on John Doe Charging Decision Against Joseph Mensah

Judge Yamahiro Decision A Win for Justice; Highlights Need for Meaningful Reform We've Championed.

Rep. Bowen Statement on GOP Attempt to Override Gov. Evers’ Veto of AB 336
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Rep. Bowen Statement on GOP Attempt to Override Gov. Evers’ Veto of AB 336

Bill Would Have Prematurely Ended Expanded Unemployment Benefits for Wisconsin Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rep. Bowen Statement on Passage of Speaker’s Task Force Bills
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Passage of Speaker’s Task Force Bills

“When I Think about This Moment... We Missed It”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Rep. Sanfelippo’s Call to Send National Guard to Milwaukee
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Rep. Sanfelippo’s Call to Send National Guard to Milwaukee

“I Hope that Rep. Sanfelippo Joins Us in Supporting Evidence-Based Approaches”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Speakers’ Task Force on Racial Disparities Policing Bills
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Speakers’ Task Force on Racial Disparities Policing Bills

“These Bills Do Not Rise to the Occasion, or Go Far Enough”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Necessity of Enhanced Violence Prevention Funding & Community  Collaborations
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Necessity of Enhanced Violence Prevention Funding & Community Collaborations

“I am Committed to Fighting for Necessary and Lifesaving Investments in our Youth and Communities to Collaborate”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

“A Small Measure of Justice Was Served and We Fight On!”

Rep. Bowen, Village President-Elect McKaig Statement on Police Killing of Daunte Wright
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Rep. Bowen, Village President-Elect McKaig Statement on Police Killing of Daunte Wright

“Like Altogether Too Many Others, This Killing Was Avoidable”

Rep. Bowen Applauds Biden-Harris Administration for Executive Action to Curb Gun Violence in Our Communities
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Rep. Bowen Applauds Biden-Harris Administration for Executive Action to Curb Gun Violence in Our Communities

“These Actions Are Not Only Welcome, They Will Undoubtedly Save Lives”

Rep. Bowen Receives First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine, Urges Others to Get Vaccinated
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Rep. Bowen Receives First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine, Urges Others to Get Vaccinated

“An End to This Pandemic is in Sight for Our Communities”

Rep. Bowen Condemns Anti-Asian Hate, Calls for Common Sense Gun Reform
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Rep. Bowen Condemns Anti-Asian Hate, Calls for Common Sense Gun Reform

“Now Is the Time for Change, Now Is the Time for Action”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Gateway Capital Fund Hitting Initial Fundraising Goal in Four Months
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Gateway Capital Fund Hitting Initial Fundraising Goal in Four Months

“I Am Excited to See What Opportunities This Investment Fund Will Bring”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Assembly Bill 24
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Assembly Bill 24

“AB 24 Would Create Risks to Our Freedom to Live”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Passage of New Federal COVID-19 Relief Legislation
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Passage of New Federal COVID-19 Relief Legislation

“One of the Largest and Most Ambitious Economic Relief and Anti-Poverty Bills in Generations”

Rep. Bowen, Sen. Taylor Celebrate Passage of Shorewood Tax Increment District Extension for Affordable Housing
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Rep. Bowen, Sen. Taylor Celebrate Passage of Shorewood Tax Increment District Extension for Affordable Housing

“A Down Payment on an Inclusive Future for Shorewood”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Governor Tony Evers’ Biennial Budget
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Governor Tony Evers’ Biennial Budget

“Budget Takes Bold Steps, Includes Numerous Reforms Requested by Rep. Bowen”

Rep. Bowen Statement on “Fair Deal” Sales Tax Measure in Gov. Evers’ Budget
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Rep. Bowen Statement on “Fair Deal” Sales Tax Measure in Gov. Evers’ Budget

“A Welcome, Commonsense Proposal”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Senate Joint Resolution 3 and Executive Order #105
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Senate Joint Resolution 3 and Executive Order #105

“Wearing Masks Saves Lives!”

Rep. Bowen Statement on One-Year Anniversary of the Killing of Alvin Cole
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Rep. Bowen Statement on One-Year Anniversary of the Killing of Alvin Cole

“Our Goal is ... Justice and Dignity”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Announcement of Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber’s Forthcoming Retirement
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Announcement of Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber’s Forthcoming Retirement

“I Look Forward to a Welcome Change in Leadership”

Rep. Bowen Statement on baseless repeal of Mask Mandate
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Rep. Bowen Statement on baseless repeal of Mask Mandate

“We should be leading with science, not playing politics

Rep. Bowen Statement on Passing of Baseball Legend Hank Aaron
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Passing of Baseball Legend Hank Aaron

“2021 Starts with the Loss of Legends Rooted in our Community.”

Rep. Bowen to Host Virtual Legislative Briefing on Juvenile Life Without Parole
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Rep. Bowen to Host Virtual Legislative Briefing on Juvenile Life Without Parole

Will be Joined by a Diverse Group of Local and National Stakeholders

Rep. Bowen Statement on Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris

“I Am Overjoyed at the Hope and Promise that Today’s Inauguration Brings”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Passing of His Uncle Albert Lynch
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Passing of His Uncle Albert Lynch

“My Uncle Loved This Community & His Family, and He Was Well-Loved in Return”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Trump-Fuelled Uprising in Washington, DC
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Trump-Fuelled Uprising in Washington, DC

“This is Rebellion, This is Treason, This is Terrorism, and It Cannot Stand”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Lack of Charges in Jacob Blake Shooting
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Lack of Charges in Jacob Blake Shooting

“If What We Saw Was Legal, It’s Time to Change the Laws”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Federal Coronavirus Stimulus Package
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Federal Coronavirus Stimulus Package

“After a Nine Month Delay, America Got Short-Changed.”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Joseph Mensah Resignation from Wauwatosa Police Department
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Joseph Mensah Resignation from Wauwatosa Police Department

“This is Proof of the Power of Peaceful Protest and the People; But Work Remains”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Continued Republican Inaction on Criminal Justice Reform
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Continued Republican Inaction on Criminal Justice Reform

“It’s Time to Create Lasting Change”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Joseph Mensah Charging  Decision
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Joseph Mensah Charging Decision

“I Am Not Surprised by This Miscarriage of Justice”

Rep. Bowen Sends Letter in Support of Kentucky Assemblywoman Attica Scott
Rep. Bowen Statement on Wauwatosa Peace Officers’ Association Attempts to Undermine Wauwatosa Ad Hoc Committee
Rep. Bowen Statement on Vigilante Murders in Kenosha
Rep. Bowen Statement on Shooting of Jacob Blake
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Shooting of Jacob Blake

“I Am Tired of Talk”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Passing of His Last  Living Grandparent
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Passing of His Last Living Grandparent

“All Glory be to God for her life and endurance to run this race for 91 years!”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Weekend Incident in Wauwatosa
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Weekend Incident in Wauwatosa

“The Victim Narrative… is Totally Inaccurate, Irresponsible and False.”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Governor Evers’ Justice Reform Proposals
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Governor Evers’ Justice Reform Proposals

“Passing These Bills Would Be an Important First Step towards Real Reform”

Reps. Bowen and Brostoff Joint Statement  on Incident at Speedway Gas Station in Menomonee Falls
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Reps. Bowen and Brostoff Joint Statement on Incident at Speedway Gas Station in Menomonee Falls

“Incidents Like Last Night’s Are Exactly Why We’re Still Marching Today”

Rep.  Bowen Statement on Stephanie Rapkin Charges
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Stephanie Rapkin Charges

“Should We Believe That We Didn’t See What We Clearly Saw?”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Weekend Spitting Incident in Shorewood
Rep. Bowen Statement on Passing of Civil Rights Attorney Jonathan Safran
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Passing of Civil Rights Attorney Jonathan Safran

“A Giant Fighter for Justice in Milwaukee”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Passing of Foster Care Activist Dosha Joi
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Passing of Foster Care Activist Dosha Joi

“DJay Was a Tireless Advocate, and the Light of This Young Leader Will Be Sorely Missed”

“This Virus Doesn’t Care”: Rep. Bowen Statement on Protest at the Capitol
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“This Virus Doesn’t Care”: Rep. Bowen Statement on Protest at the Capitol

“This Virus Doesn't Care”: Rep. Bowen Statement on Protest at the Capitol

After Recovering from COVID-19, Rep. Bowen Worked to Assist Voters with Coronavirus
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After Recovering from COVID-19, Rep. Bowen Worked to Assist Voters with Coronavirus

Rep. Bowen Served As Witness for Voters with Virus, Also Dropped Off Absentee Ballots

Rep. Bowen Tests Positive for COVID-19
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Rep. Bowen Tests Positive for COVID-19

Urges Constituents to Take Precautions, Stay at Home to Minimize Spread

Rep. Bowen’s Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2020 State of the State Address
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Rep. Bowen’s Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2020 State of the State Address

Wisconsinites want the Legislature to work together for them over political divisions.

Rep. Bowen Statement on Black History Month Resolution
Rep. Bowen Introduces New Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Employer Flexibility in Hiring Practices
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Rep. Bowen Introduces New Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Employer Flexibility in Hiring Practices

Bill Would Limit Liability for Employers Who Opt to Not Drug Test for THC and Other Cannabinoids

Assembly Resolutions 12 and 13 Answer the Question: “How Low will Republicans Go?”
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Assembly Resolutions 12 and 13 Answer the Question: “How Low will Republicans Go?”

Republicans Pair Disability Accommodations with Yet Another Power Grab

Rep. Bowen Statement on Recent Acts of White Supremacist Terrorism
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Recent Acts of White Supremacist Terrorism

It Is Time We Take Concrete Steps to Protect Wisconsinites from Domestic Terrorism

Rep. Bowen Statement on Gov. Evers’ Signing of Biennial Budget
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Gov. Evers’ Signing of Biennial Budget

Bowen Glad Governor Evers Using Democratic Veto Power to Make a Bad Budget Work Better for Wisconsin

Rep. Bowen Statement on Passage of Watered-Down Republican Budget
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Passage of Watered-Down Republican Budget

Bowen Disappointed by Numerous Missed Bi-Partisanship in Republican Version of Budget

Rep. Bowen Statement on Republican Comments during JFC Session
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Republican Comments during JFC Session

“Every single child across our state is worth taking care of.”

Republican Refusal to Expand Medicaid in WI Makes Bad Dollars & Sense
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Republican Refusal to Expand Medicaid in WI Makes Bad Dollars & Sense

Wisconsinites Want Expansion & Their Federal Money Now

Medical Marijuana Would Provide an Economic Boost to Wisconsin
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Medical Marijuana Would Provide an Economic Boost to Wisconsin

Legalization is What Wisconsinites Want

Black Restaurant Week Happening Now in Milwaukee
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Black Restaurant Week Happening Now in Milwaukee

Highlights Minority-Owned Businesses

Rep. Bowen Highlights Overwhelming Support for Broad Justice Reform in Latest Marquette Law Poll
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Rep. Bowen Highlights Overwhelming Support for Broad Justice Reform in Latest Marquette Law Poll

Over 2/3rds of Wisconsinites are Ready for Further Substantive Reforms

Rep. Bowen’s Statement on Passing of Shorewood High School Student
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Rep. Bowen’s Statement on Passing of Shorewood High School Student

"My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Megan and all those that were injured in this terrible crash, including her twin sister who is still recovering in the hospital."

Representative Bowen Responds to the Passing of Humanitarian Gwen T Jackson
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Representative Bowen Responds to the Passing of Humanitarian Gwen T Jackson

Wisconsin is Better because of Gwen T Jackson

Bowen Applauds Governor Evers’ Marijuana Proposals
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Bowen Applauds Governor Evers’ Marijuana Proposals

Time Wisconsin takes Important 1st Step allowing access to Marijuana

State Rep. David Bowen’s Statement on Latest Foxconn Flop
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State Rep. David Bowen’s Statement on Latest Foxconn Flop

Time for Legislature to Direct WEDC Renegotiations

State Rep. David Bowen’s Statement on Gov. Evers’ State of the State Address
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State Rep. David Bowen’s Statement on Gov. Evers’ State of the State Address

Looking forward to a fresh start in Wisconsin

State Rep. David Bowen Applauds New Governor Evers Visit to Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake
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State Rep. David Bowen Applauds New Governor Evers Visit to Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake

Highlights the contrast with leadership of the past

Walker offers definition of decency, violates it one day later
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Walker offers definition of decency, violates it one day later

Outgoing gov. signals he’ll rig 2020 election, costing taxpayers millions

Rep. Bowen looks ahead to new dynamic of balanced government
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Rep. Bowen looks ahead to new dynamic of balanced government

"Since 2011, our state has endured the turmoil of a toxic political environment that sought to harm the minority party, but in doing so harmed real Wisconsin lives."

Rep. Bowen commends Shorewood community for discussion on race
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Rep. Bowen commends Shorewood community for discussion on race

Young people, school community show leadership amid “To Kill a Mockingbird” controversy

Rep. Bowen: Statement on Juneteenth day of action
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Rep. Bowen: Statement on Juneteenth day of action

"The liberation that we celebrate on Juneteenth Day still has not been fully realized."

Rep. Bowen: Statement on release of bodycam footage of Sterling Brown
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Rep. Bowen: Statement on release of bodycam footage of Sterling Brown

"While it may have taken police violence against a high profile victim to once again raise public awareness, these unnecessarily escalated situations have become commonplace and officers continue to face little or no consequences."

Statement on lack of charges or discipline for officers involved in tasing death of Adam Trammell
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Statement on lack of charges or discipline for officers involved in tasing death of Adam Trammell

"Police violence is at an epidemic level in our country, and the victims are disproportionately people of color and those suffering from mental illness, who are up to 16 times more likely to be killed by police."

Statement on the passing of the Honorable Vel Phillips
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Statement on the passing of the Honorable Vel Phillips

“My deepest condolences to her family and those who know and love her. May she rest in peace.”

Cost, meaning of special elections fully Gov. Walker’s responsibility
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Cost, meaning of special elections fully Gov. Walker’s responsibility

Elections for vacant seats could have taken place weeks ago

Gov. Walker, GOP leaders call extraordinary session to avoid elections
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Gov. Walker, GOP leaders call extraordinary session to avoid elections

Republicans prove government can indeed work efficiently when it serves them

Wisconsin model of youth corrections heads to governor’s desk
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Wisconsin model of youth corrections heads to governor’s desk

Bowen legislation a centerpiece of transformational reform

School safety package is rushed, needs significant fixes
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School safety package is rushed, needs significant fixes

"...first and foremost, it does nothing to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous criminals and those who shouldn't legally have them."

Rep. Bowen reflects on 2017-18 legislative session
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Rep. Bowen reflects on 2017-18 legislative session

Session defined by spending billions on Foxconn, new adult prison

Rep. Bowen statement on passage of AB 606
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Rep. Bowen statement on passage of AB 606

Bill forces city to keep discharged officers facing criminal charges on payroll

Rep. Bowen statement on passage of Wisconsin Model of youth justice
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Rep. Bowen statement on passage of Wisconsin Model of youth justice

"This is one big step closer to even more innovations to save lives and money to increase the wellbeing of our communities..."

Kleefisch-Bowen bill lays foundation for youth corrections overhaul
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Kleefisch-Bowen bill lays foundation for youth corrections overhaul

A public hearing on the agreed upon bill will be held this Thursday at 9 a.m.

Rep. Bowen Statement on Gov. Walker’s Plan for Milwaukee State Building
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Rep. Bowen Statement on Gov. Walker’s Plan for Milwaukee State Building

"While the Milwaukee State office is aging and needs to be replaced, I’d like to take Walker’s plan for a new facility a step further."

Foxconn to replace 10,000 workers in Taiwan with robots
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Foxconn to replace 10,000 workers in Taiwan with robots

A sign of things to come in Wisconsin?

Rep. Bowen: Introduces “Heat & Eat” Legislation
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Rep. Bowen: Introduces “Heat & Eat” Legislation

Gov. Walker’s Wisconsin one of two states that has failed to adjust to 2014 federal SNAP cuts

Rep. Bowen: statement on President’s racist “sh*thole” remarks
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Rep. Bowen: statement on President’s racist “sh*thole” remarks

'For now, the unfortunate leader of this country is making America hate again with seemingly every sentence he manages to construct."

Rep. Bowen statement on DOC Internal Affairs Unit
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Rep. Bowen statement on DOC Internal Affairs Unit

Workers say unit was eliminated for work that shed negative light on Governor

Republicans’ out of touch budget priorities already failing Wisconsin kids
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Republicans’ out of touch budget priorities already failing Wisconsin kids

"As long as Wisconsinites are making subsidy payments to Foxconn, no school should experience cuts of any sort."

Op Ed: The Many Broken Promises of Foxconn
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The Many Broken Promises of Foxconn

Why give away billions to a company that can’t be trusted?

Rep. Bowen: Statement on verdict in Heaggan-Brown trial
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Rep. Bowen: Statement on verdict in Heaggan-Brown trial

“The second shot was clearly unjustified on video with Mr. Smith on his back with his hands in clear view."

Rep. Bowen’s Statement on Trump Appointment of Sheriff Clarke
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Rep. Bowen’s Statement on Trump Appointment of Sheriff Clarke

"It is positive news that Milwaukee County now has the opportunity to have an actual Sheriff."

Rep. David Bowen calls on Governor Walker not to enforce Voter ID Disenfranchisement law for 2018 elections
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Rep. David Bowen calls on Governor Walker not to enforce Voter ID Disenfranchisement law for 2018 elections

In the 2012 Presidential election, the City of Milwaukee had 41,000 more ballots cast than the 2016 election, a turnout reduction that very possibly correlates with the Republican Voter ID law.

Statement on homicide charges against Sylville Smith shooter
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Statement on homicide charges against Sylville Smith shooter

"Today's announcement that charges have been brought on Sylville Smith's shooter is an important step toward justice for Sylville, his family and friends, and a community that mourns his death."

Reps. Bowen and Brostoff: Response to Gov. Walker’s comments on opening a Milwaukee-based youth correctional facility
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Reps. Bowen and Brostoff: Response to Gov. Walker’s comments on opening a Milwaukee-based youth correctional facility

Governor Walker made comments that he is willing to work with Milwaukee elected officials on a local juvenile corrections facility.

Rep. Bowen statement on Corrections budget request for Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake
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Rep. Bowen statement on Corrections budget request for Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake

The Department’s request guarantees Wisconsin will remain out of compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act.

State Rep. David Bowen & State Rep. Evan Goyke Call on the United States Department of Justice to Take Over the Investigation into the Shooting of Sylville Smith
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State Rep. David Bowen & State Rep. Evan Goyke Call on the United States Department of Justice to Take Over the Investigation into the Shooting of Sylville Smith

“It is crucial that trust be restored to the relationship between the public and law enforcement,” said Rep. David Bowen

Rep. Bowen calls on Sheriff Clarke to reopen Sherman Park
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Rep. Bowen calls on Sheriff Clarke to reopen Sherman Park

“It is time for the sheriff to reverse his poor decision and restore full public access to Sherman Park.”

Rep. Bowen: Statement on recent turmoil in Milwaukee
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Rep. Bowen: Statement on recent turmoil in Milwaukee

“Elected officials, law enforcement, and community leaders need to come together and listen to the people in our community who continue struggling to get by.”

Rep. Bowen addresses the upcoming “Blue Day Rally” and the necessity of police accountability in the community
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Rep. Bowen addresses the upcoming “Blue Day Rally” and the necessity of police accountability in the community

"What the whole state needs to hear. That Black Lives must matter and those who advocate for them need this community’s support too."

Statement from Rep. Bowen on shootings in Wisconsin, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Texas
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Statement from Rep. Bowen on shootings in Wisconsin, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Texas

“I pray for all the families and all heavy hearts hurting from these situations. May God help us.”

Rep. Bowen praises MPS Superintendent for rejecting school takeover proposal
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Rep. Bowen praises MPS Superintendent for rejecting school takeover proposal

Commends Dr. Driver’s thorough, alternative proposal for OSPP

Rep. Bowen to host Emergency Public Forum on Juvenile Corrections Reform
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Rep. Bowen to host Emergency Public Forum on Juvenile Corrections Reform

Calls for immediate solutions to reduce youth recidivism

Rep. Bowen statement on expected arena district end-use jobs announcement
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Rep. Bowen statement on expected arena district end-use jobs announcement

“I am pleased that labor representatives have been successful in negotiating with the Bucks to pay a living wage and prioritize hiring local workers...”

Rep. Bowen to attend Wauwatosa West forum after principal’s insensitive comments toward Students of Color
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Rep. Bowen to attend Wauwatosa West forum after principal’s insensitive comments toward Students of Color

“After being notified of this issue by a family member of a student, I cleared my calendar in order to help develop an authentic dialogue among students, faculty, and parents who are discouraged by this situation.”

Confirmed by Wisconsin Republicans: Voter ID is intended to rig elections
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Confirmed by Wisconsin Republicans: Voter ID is intended to rig elections

“Wisconsin Republicans’ recent confession that the goal of voter ID is to rig elections for Republicans shows there is no ethical purpose in keeping this law in place.”

Rep. Bowen calls on Governor Walker to hold Milwaukee public meeting on Lincoln Hills
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Rep. Bowen calls on Governor Walker to hold Milwaukee public meeting on Lincoln Hills

"It is imperative that residents of Milwaukee have answers..."

Statement from Rep. Bowen on deplorable comments and actions of Rep. Gannon
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Statement from Rep. Bowen on deplorable comments and actions of Rep. Gannon

“Yet, Rep. Gannon, and those on the other side of the aisle who agree with him but who may not be quite as animated, say Milwaukee’s problems are Milwaukee’s alone.”

Op-Ed: Crisis of Gun Violence Calls for Action
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Crisis of Gun Violence Calls for Action

City is hurting and common sense reforms by legislature could help.

Rep. Bowen calls for local alternatives for Milwaukee youth at Lincoln Hills
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Rep. Bowen calls for local alternatives for Milwaukee youth at Lincoln Hills

“As more details emerge regarding the situation at Lincoln Hills, it is disturbing to learn of children under the watch of Governor Walker’s Department of Corrections allegedly enduring physical and sexual abuse...”

Rep. Bowen statement on arrest of peaceful protesters at Milwaukee City/County Christmas Tree Lighting
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Rep. Bowen statement on arrest of peaceful protesters at Milwaukee City/County Christmas Tree Lighting

"Not one more penny of taxpayer money should be used to prosecute them."

Rep. Bowen offers legislation observing October 12 as Indigenous Peoples Day
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Rep. Bowen offers legislation observing October 12 as Indigenous Peoples Day

The legislation would put an end to Wisconsin’s observation of Columbus Day each October 12.

Rep. Bowen wishes students, educators well at start of school year
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Rep. Bowen wishes students, educators well at start of school year

Will greet students at Bradley Tech High School, Universal Academy Elementary

Rep. Bowen: Statement on a new Milwaukee Bucks arena
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Rep. Bowen: Statement on a new Milwaukee Bucks arena

I couldn’t support the arena deal without reducing the $400 million financial burden on taxpayers, much of which will be paid for by Milwaukee residents.

Rep. Bowen Demands Action in Response to Escalating Milwaukee Gun Violence
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Rep. Bowen Demands Action in Response to Escalating Milwaukee Gun Violence

Rep Bowen Statement on Milwaukee Gun Violence

Statement from Rep. Bowen on Assembly’s Passage of Backwards Republican Budget
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Statement from Rep. Bowen on Assembly’s Passage of Backwards Republican Budget

“We’ve known from the start that this budget is wrong for Wisconsin.”

Reps. Bowen & Brostoff Introduce Heat & Eat Bill
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Reps. Bowen & Brostoff Introduce Heat & Eat Bill

New Legislation Would Reverse Food Stamp Cuts from 2014 Farm Bill

Supervisor David Bowen Questions Hamilton Decision
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Supervisor David Bowen Questions Hamilton Decision

Says 14 Shots “Excessive,” Urges Community to Stand Firm Against Injustice

Supervisors Announce Support for Couture Project
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Supervisors Announce Support for Couture Project

They Applaud Economic and Community Development Committee for Approval of Project

Supervisors Bowen and Rainey to Hold Joint Town Hall Meeting October 30
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Supervisors Bowen and Rainey to Hold Joint Town Hall Meeting October 30

Supervisors Welcome Input From 10th and 2nd District Residents on 2015 Budget

Supervisor David Bowen Praises ECD Committee Actions
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Supervisor David Bowen Praises ECD Committee Actions

Bowen Praises Approval of Sale of O’Donnell Parking Structure, Surplus of Community Correctional Center Building, Hammes Project

Supervisor David Bowen Critical of Proposed Utility Rate Increase
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Supervisor David Bowen Critical of Proposed Utility Rate Increase

Urges Public Service Commission to Table WE Energies Rate Hike Request

Bowen Applauds Board Passage of Board Resolution Calling for Accountability
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Bowen Applauds Board Passage of Board Resolution Calling for Accountability

Says SHO Audit Will Address Concerns Over Operations

Supervisor Bowen Thanks Committee Colleagues for MCO Audit Approval
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Supervisor Bowen Thanks Committee Colleagues for MCO Audit Approval

Health and Human Needs Committee Approves Audit for Managed Care Organizations

Supervisor Bowen Applauds Raids of Violent Criminals
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Supervisor Bowen Applauds Raids of Violent Criminals

Announces Resident Leadership Conference on July 26 to Address Quality of Life Issues

Supervisor David Bowen Urges Residents to Attend 7 P.M. Community Call to Action for Shooting Victim at Tiefenthaler Park
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Supervisor David Bowen Urges Residents to Attend 7 P.M. Community Call to Action for Shooting Victim at Tiefenthaler Park

Bowen Decries Violence in Parks and Urges More Patrols, Block Watches

Supervisor David Bowen Praises Organizations for Successful Transit Suit
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Supervisor David Bowen Praises Organizations for Successful Transit Suit

Lawsuit Will Bring $13.5 Million to Milwaukee County for New Transit Routes

Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen Praises Low-wage Workers
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Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen Praises Low-wage Workers

Compares Fight for Economic Justice with Civil Rights Movement

Bowen Thanks County Board for Passage of Birth Certificate Resolution
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Bowen Thanks County Board for Passage of Birth Certificate Resolution

Issues Statement Expressing Appreciation

Supervisor Bown Issues Statement on Sen. Kohl’s Generosity to the Community
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Supervisor Bown Issues Statement on Sen. Kohl’s Generosity to the Community

Supervisor David Bowen released the following statement regarding Herb Kohl's generosity to the community

David Bowen Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin’s 10th State Assembly District
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David Bowen Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin’s 10th State Assembly District

David Bowen to run for Wisconsin’s 10th Assembly District

Statement of Supervisor David Bowen Regarding the April 1 Referendum
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Statement of Supervisor David Bowen Regarding the April 1 Referendum

"Yesterday, wealthy special interests won a bad poll of public perception at the expense of our democratic principles."

Supervisor David Bowen Criticizes Referendum, Supporters
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Supervisor David Bowen Criticizes Referendum, Supporters

Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen issued the following statement regarding tomorrow’s referendum on County Supervisors’ pay and benefits.

Supervisor David Bowen Thanks Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Zilber Family Foundation for Contributions to Johnsons Park
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Supervisor David Bowen Thanks Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Zilber Family Foundation for Contributions to Johnsons Park

Following the announcement of a $250,000 gift for the revitalization of Johnsons Park from the Zilber Family Foundation and a $100,000 gift from the Rotary Club of Milwaukee for the park, Supervisor David Bowen released the following statement.

Supervisor David Bowen Calls Living Wage Ordinance Passage “A Major Win” for Low Wage Workers in Milwaukee County
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Supervisor David Bowen Calls Living Wage Ordinance Passage “A Major Win” for Low Wage Workers in Milwaukee County

Following the Milwaukee County Board's 12-6 veto override of a measure to increase the living wage to $11.32 for employees of contractors doing business with the County, Supervisor David Bowen issued the following statement.

Supervisor David F. Bowen Cites Brookings Study on Poverty
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Supervisor David F. Bowen Cites Brookings Study on Poverty

Says Study Justifies Living Wage Ordinance

Bowen Calls Living Wage Bill in Legislature an Attack on the Working Poor and Local Control
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Bowen Calls Living Wage Bill in Legislature an Attack on the Working Poor and Local Control

Bill Would Prohibit Municipalities from Establishing a “Living Wage”

Bowen Thanks Colleagues for Passage of Living Wage
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Bowen Thanks Colleagues for Passage of Living Wage

Encourages County Executive to Sign Ordinance

Supervisor David F. Bowen Praises Finance Committee for Passage of Living Wage Ordinance
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Supervisor David F. Bowen Praises Finance Committee for Passage of Living Wage Ordinance

Milwaukee County Supervisor David F. Bowen today praised the County Board’s Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee for voting to approve a “living wage” of 100 percent of the poverty line.

Statement of Milwaukee County Supervisor David F. Bowen on the County Executive’s Opposition to a “Living Wage” Ordinance
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Statement of Milwaukee County Supervisor David F. Bowen on the County Executive’s Opposition to a “Living Wage” Ordinance

I’m disappointed that the County Executive has resorted to spreading misinformation regarding my proposal to replace poverty wages in Milwaukee County with a Living Wage ordinance.

Milwaukee County Supervisor David F. Bowen Hopeful of Veto-proof Majority on Living Wage Ordinance
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Milwaukee County Supervisor David F. Bowen Hopeful of Veto-proof Majority on Living Wage Ordinance

Milwaukee County Supervisor David F. Bowen said today he remained hopeful that his “living wage” ordinance would pass the full County Board with a veto-proof majority of 12 votes after the Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee delayed a vote on the measure Monday.

Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen To Hold News Conference on Living Wage Monday, December 16th at 9:30 A.M.
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Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen To Hold News Conference on Living Wage Monday, December 16th at 9:30 A.M.

Supervisor David Bowen, with other members of the County Board and community, will hold a news conference on living wage at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 16, in the rotunda of the Milwaukee County Courthouse

Supervisor Bowen Looking for Full-time Support for DBE Program
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Supervisor Bowen Looking for Full-time Support for DBE Program

Part-time solution not the answer to help minority-owned businesses thrive

Supervisor Bowen Announces Series of Town Hall Meetings
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Supervisor Bowen Announces Series of Town Hall Meetings

Residents Invited to Speak About Milwaukee County Budget, Other Issues

Supervisor David Bowen Says Affordable Health Care Access Can Help Stop Violence
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Supervisor David Bowen Says Affordable Health Care Access Can Help Stop Violence

Issues Statement in Support of ACA, Saying Health Care Access Will Help Mental, Physical Healthcare Issues and Help Put a Stop to Violence

Supervisor David Bowen to Propose Living Wage Ordinance
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Supervisor David Bowen to Propose Living Wage Ordinance

Resolution Aimed at Getting Full-time Workers Above the Poverty Line

Supervisor David Bowen Counters Supervisor Deanna Alexander’s Attention-Getting Claims
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Supervisor David Bowen Counters Supervisor Deanna Alexander’s Attention-Getting Claims

Says Alexander “Does Not Value the Truth,” Misleads Public About Board Activities

Statement of Milwaukee County Supervisor David F. Bowen in Support of an Ethics Resolution by Supervisor Patricia Jursik Directing All County Officials to Refrain from Using County Funds to Purchase Commercials
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Statement of Milwaukee County Supervisor David F. Bowen in Support of an Ethics Resolution by Supervisor Patricia Jursik Directing All County Officials to Refrain from Using County Funds to Purchase Commercials

Sheriff David Clarke has instructed his out-of-county and out-of-state pro-gun-lobby supporters to advocate to my office on his behalf.

Supervisor David Bowen Resolution on Badgercare Funding Concerns
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Supervisor David Bowen Resolution on Badgercare Funding Concerns

Request for the State to accept Federal Healthcare Funds

Supervisor David Bowen Says Sheriff Clarke “Destabilizing” House of Correction, Applauds County Board Action
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Supervisor David Bowen Says Sheriff Clarke “Destabilizing” House of Correction, Applauds County Board Action

Cites Reports of Understaffing, Forced Overtime for Officers and Needless Prisoner Shuffles Between Jail and House

Supervisor David Bowen Offers Support for Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic
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Supervisor David Bowen Offers Support for Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Says Calls for Resignation a “Distraction from the Real Issues Facing Milwaukee County”

Statement of Supervisor David Bowen Regarding the Retirements and Firings of County Executive’s Administration
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Statement of Supervisor David Bowen Regarding the Retirements and Firings of County Executive’s Administration

Supervisor Questions Sudden Departures, Abele Administration’s High Turnover

Supervisor Bowen Expresses his Disappointment in the Recent Changes to 1290 WMCS-AM Talk Radio Format
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Supervisor Bowen Expresses his Disappointment in the Recent Changes to 1290 WMCS-AM Talk Radio Format

Milwaukee Black Community Loses 1290 WMCS-AM Talk Radio

Supervisor David Bowen Responds to LRB-1340/2
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Supervisor David Bowen Responds to LRB-1340/2

State Legislators are Attempting to Tip the Scales of Power in Milwaukee County Government

Supervisor Bowen, Coalition of Organizations, Citizens Applaud Reverse Decision By Fire and Police Comission
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Supervisor Bowen, Coalition of Organizations, Citizens Applaud Reverse Decision By Fire and Police Comission

Supervisor, Others Call Reversal a Vote for Public Safety

Supervisor Bowen Calls for Fire & Police Commission Reform
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Supervisor Bowen Calls for Fire & Police Commission Reform

Bowen to Join Community Leaders in News Conference 5 p.m. Today at City Hall

Supervisor Bowen Commends Committee for Moving Forward with Reform to Medical Examiner Policy
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Supervisor Bowen Commends Committee for Moving Forward with Reform to Medical Examiner Policy

Legislation now moves to full County Board on November 1

Supervisor Bowen Expresses Concern, Sympathy in the Case of Brandon Johnson
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Supervisor Bowen Expresses Concern, Sympathy in the Case of Brandon Johnson

Johnson, who was 25-years-old, died as a patient in the Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex