Politics

• Alderman Rainey makes pitch for Milwaukee to host Jay-Z’s annual music festival

  Jul 19th, 2018 by Ald. Khalif Rainey

  "I am confident that working with other City officials and municipal departments, a welcoming home could be found for your event."

• Peggy West Charged With Election Fraud

  Jul 19th, 2018 by Milwaukee Police Department

  Press release from the Milwaukee Police Department.

• Cathy Myers Files FEC Complaint Against Randy Bryce for Improper Use of Campaign Funds

  Jul 19th, 2018 by Cathy Myers

  Myers calls on Bryce to account for campaign funds that appear to have been used to pay off his personal debt

• U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Integrity of Our Elections

  Jul 19th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

  The DETER Act prevents election interference with the threat of immediate, powerful sanctions

• New Report Finds Youth Voter Registration in WI Surges by 5.6 Percent Following Parkland Shooting

  Jul 19th, 2018 by NextGen America

  TargetSmart’s analysis also found that the share of youth registrants nationwide has increased by 2.16 percent.

• June Jobs Report

  5th Consecutive Month of Unemployment Under 3 Percent, New Record Highs Set for Employment, Labor Force

  Jul 19th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker

  5,500 private sector jobs created in June

• UWM to host Wisconsin senatorial debate on July 26

  Jul 19th, 2018 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  All five Republican candidates have agreed to participate.

• Mayor Tom Barrett Announces Willie Wade as President and CEO of Employ Milwaukee

  Jul 19th, 2018 by Mayor Tom Barrett

  "Willie Wade’s passionate leadership and commitment to connecting people to lifelong employment is unparalleled."

• Inadequate policies and practices of Wisconsin sheriffs threaten rights of immigrant communities in the state

  Jul 19th, 2018 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin

  Amid growing concern over harsh measures against immigrants, ACLU outreach to all county sheriffs in Wisconsin has found few policies that meet constitutional requirements.

• Illegal drugs are strangling the life out of our neighborhoods

  Jul 19th, 2018 by Ald. Bob Donovan

  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - July 19, 2018

• Senator Taylor Respondes to Milwaukee Brewer Josh Hader’s Offensive Tweets

  Jul 18th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor

  "The ten-year old social media posts that have recently surfaced by Josh Hader are incredibly offensive."

• Kelda Roys Endorsed by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

  Jul 18th, 2018 by Kelda Roys

  "I'm tremendously honored to be endorsed by Senator Gillibrand."