Politics

Elected officials rally behind Rebecca Kiefer in race to be Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge

Elected officials rally behind Rebecca Kiefer in race to be Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge

“I am grateful to State Representatives Bowen and Zamarripa, and the other elected officials who have endorsed my campaign thus far.”

Sen. Alberta Darling Plays Politics With Suicide Prevention Hotline

Sen. Alberta Darling Plays Politics With Suicide Prevention Hotline

This is the second instance of Sen. Darling playing politics with funds available in the state budget to prevent suicides.

We are and must remain a nation of laws

We are and must remain a nation of laws

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan October 2, 2019

WILL Explainer: Why the 7th Congressional District Special Election Date Has to Change
WILL Explainer

Why the 7th Congressional District Special Election Date Has to Change

Governor Evers has now admitted that his Executive Order setting these dates violates federal law and he is in the process of setting new dates.

League of Women Voters October 12 Public Forum: Why We Should Abolish the Electoral College
League of Women Voters October 12 Public Forum

Why We Should Abolish the Electoral College

The League's presentation will include a discussion of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact as one way to achieve the goal of direct popular vote for election of the president until the abolition of the Electoral College, which requires passage of a Constitutional Amendment.

Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Responds to Misrepresentation by Chicago Field Office of ICE

Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Responds to Misrepresentation by Chicago Field Office of ICE

"By placing the responsibility for the arrest of Mr. De La Cruz Espinoza on the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, ICE has engaged in an egregious attempt to misrepresent facts."

Governor Evers’ Administration Works to Get More Wisconsinites Covered

Governor Evers’ Administration Works to Get More Wisconsinites Covered

“Every Wisconsinite deserves access to affordable, quality health care and it’s time to work together to get folks covered,” said Governor Evers.

Two-thirds of Wisconsin counties endorse reform for redistricting process

Two-thirds of Wisconsin counties endorse reform for redistricting process

Sheboygan County Board passes resolution 20-4 to become 48th county to call for Fair Maps

Crises Collide: Low Teacher Pay Intensifies Student Loan Debt Crisis for Educators
Crises Collide

Low Teacher Pay Intensifies Student Loan Debt Crisis for Educators

Financial Pressures Weigh on Teachers Considering Quitting and Debt Discourages Students From Pursuing Careers in K-12 Education

Milwaukee County Announces Transition to Electronic Monitoring

Milwaukee County Announces Transition to Electronic Monitoring

Proposal calls for the safe reduction of the incarcerated population by enabling individuals in the justice system to maintain employment and connection to community

Snow preparedness, Couture streetcar impact on committee’s agenda

Snow preparedness, Couture streetcar impact on committee’s agenda

News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Sauk County District Attorney

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Sauk County District Attorney

The new appointee will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2021.