Politics
Common Council adopts “Buy Milwaukee/Buy American” proposal
The Milwaukee Common Council took a significant step toward reinvesting in the local economy Tuesday, passing Alderman Tony Zielinski’s proposal that will require the city to purchase certain Milwaukee-made goods when it’s fiscally feasible.
Nov 27th, 2012 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Hosts Three “Chat with the Chair” Events This Week
“Chats” set for Cudahy, Shorewood and River Hills
Nov 26th, 2012 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
FCC Should Yank Licenses of Wisconsin Radio Stations
National Media Watchdog Files FCC Legal Challenge to Pull Radio Licenses of WISN-AM and WTMJ-AM
Nov 19th, 2012 by Press Release
Supervisor Taylor Visits Milwaukee County Senior Dining Sites
Supervisor Taylor was appointed and unanimously confirmed to serve on the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging in June of this year.
Nov 19th, 2012 by Steve F. Taylor
Supervisor Alexander Lends Support to Encourage Adoption
National Adoption Day is November 17
Nov 15th, 2012 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Rep. Richards calls on Gov. Walker to renounce arresting federal officials who are doing their jobs
Today Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee), the ranking member on the Assembly Committee on Health, released the following statement calling on Gov. Walker to oppose any legislation that would call for the arrest of federal officials who try to implement the Affordable Care Act in Wisconsin.
Nov 15th, 2012 by Jon Richards
Supervisor Weishan Applauds Start of Negotations Between Milwaukee Area Technical College and Faculty
Milwaukee County Supervisor John F. Weishan, Jr. released the following statement regarding the Milwaukee Area Technical College agreement to begin negotiations with MATC faculty.
Nov 14th, 2012 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.
Milwaukee County Board Raises Taxes $6.3 Million
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors was given the unique opportunity today to make history and decrease taxes for Milwaukee County residents; instead they choose to raise taxes to pad their own benefits and support their own pet projects.
Nov 14th, 2012 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County Board Adopts 2013 Budget
Board Overrides 23 of 25 Budget Vetoes from County Executive, Prepares to Implement Business of the People of Milwaukee County
Nov 14th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Sup. Taylor Welcomes County Executive Abele’s Veto of the Resolution Abolishing Economic Development Director Position
“I commend County Executive Chris Abele for his veto on the abolishment of the position of Economic Development Director.”
Nov 13th, 2012 by Steve F. Taylor
Abele Urges Board to Sustain Vetoes That Save $6.3 Million
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele signed vetoes today that will offer better public safety, better service and save taxpayers millions of dollars.
Nov 13th, 2012 by County Executive Chris Abele
Abele’s Vetoes Lower Taxes $6.3 Million
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will sign vetoes today that, if upheld, will lower property taxes for every resident in Milwaukee County.
Nov 13th, 2012 by County Executive Chris Abele
