Politics

Supervisor Alexander Lends Support to Encourage Adoption

Supervisor Alexander Lends Support to Encourage Adoption

National Adoption Day is November 17

Rep. Richards calls on Gov. Walker to renounce arresting federal officials who are doing their jobs

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.

Supervisor Weishan Applauds Start of Negotations Between Milwaukee Area Technical College and Faculty

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.

Milwaukee County Board Raises Taxes $6.3 Million

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.

Milwaukee County Board Adopts 2013 Budget

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

Sup. Taylor Welcomes County Executive Abele’s Veto of the Resolution Abolishing Economic Development Director Position

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.”

Abele Urges Board to Sustain Vetoes That Save $6.3 Million

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.

Abele’s Vetoes Lower Taxes $6.3 Million

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.

School Districts Benefit Costs $366 Million Lower in 2012

School Districts Benefit Costs $366 Million Lower in 2012

WISTAX Offers First Look At Impacts of Act 10 and State Budget on School Finances

Is There a Walker Secret Health Exchange Plan?

Is There a Walker Secret Health Exchange Plan?

Open records suggest Walker may propose substandard exchange, setting up a showdown with the Federal Government

Supervisor Stamper Praises Board for Leadership in Cases Involving Death of a Person in Law Enforcement Custody

Supervisor Stamper Praises Board for Leadership in Cases Involving Death of a Person in Law Enforcement Custody

Board overwhelmingly approves resolution outlining policy for Medical Examiner’s office

Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Annoucnes Four “Chat with the Chair” Events

Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Annoucnes Four “Chat with the Chair” Events

“Chats” set for West Allis, Cudahy, Shorewood and River Hills