Politics

Supervisor Taylor Sharply Criticizes Potential Living Proposal Suggested by his Colleagues at Labor Day Rally
Historic War Memorial/Milwaukee Art Museum Deal Finalized

Historic War Memorial/Milwaukee Art Museum Deal Finalized

Agreement unanimously approved by County Board can now move forward.

Rep. Richards to Introduce Legislation for Milwaukee Police Overtime Pay

Rep. Richards to Introduce Legislation for Milwaukee Police Overtime Pay

Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee), a member of the Joint Finance Committee, today announced he will be introducing legislation to provide for $500,000 in state matching funds to boost city policing in the City of Milwaukee.

Community violence concerning, proposed solutions lacking

Community violence concerning, proposed solutions lacking

Ald. Hamilton offers alternative to Mayor’s plan

Mayor’s MPD overtime math doesn’t add up

Mayor’s MPD overtime math doesn’t add up

Statement of Alderman Bob Donovan August 12, 2013

‘Divide and Conquer’ politics stagnates Milwaukee’s economy, shuts out black males

‘Divide and Conquer’ politics stagnates Milwaukee’s economy, shuts out black males

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. August 9, 2013

Rep. Goyke Commemorates Purple Heart Day

Rep. Goyke Commemorates Purple Heart Day

State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement in commemoration of Purple Heart Day 2013

Event Invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac

Event Invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac

I am hosting a neighborhood meeting regarding Library Club.

Leaders Propose Granting Federal Medicaid Funds to WI Counties, Cite Ohio Model

Leaders Propose Granting Federal Medicaid Funds to WI Counties, Cite Ohio Model

On 48th anniversary of the start of Medicaid, county leaders point to alternative means of covering citizens

County Board Supports Cultural Institutions, Unanimously Adopts Agreement that Honors Veterans and Protects Art

County Board Supports Cultural Institutions, Unanimously Adopts Agreement that Honors Veterans and Protects Art

The Milwaukee County Board passed two measures Thursday that will move Milwaukee County forward and provide long-term sustainability for important public institutions.

Capitol Police unlawfully arrest peaceful singers

Capitol Police unlawfully arrest peaceful singers

This afternoon, the Wisconsin Capitol Police issued approximately 40 citations resulting from a peaceful gathering in the Capitol rotunda, according to observers.

Federal Court Hands Governor Walker Third Defeat This Month

Federal Court Hands Governor Walker Third Defeat This Month

Health care lawsuit against his administration moves forward