Politics

• County Supervisor Supports New Reform Bill

  Feb 15th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander

  Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander is pleased to announce support for changes made in the drafting process of state legislation aimed at reforming governance in Milwaukee County.

• Milwaukee residents have new ways of applying to serve on city boards and commissions

  Feb 14th, 2013 by Press Release

  New City of Milwaukee online features enable residents to quickly and easily place their names in nomination for appointments to serve on city boards and commissions.

• Gov. Walker chooses right-wing extremism over Wisconsin’s health

  Feb 13th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca

  Rep. Barca calls on Republican legislators to do the right thing on health care

• Initial Reaction to Walker Decision to Turn Down Medicaid Money

  Feb 13th, 2013 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin

  At a news conference in Madison this afternoon Governor Scott Walker announced his plans to turn down billions of dollars in new federal Medicaid money to fill the holes in Wisconsin’s BadgerCare program.

• Supervisor Condemns Meddling that Caused Resignation

  Feb 13th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander

  “While Poulus’ boss may have given him some well-intentioned career advise to help him avoid the discomfort of a politically volatile situation, I am dismayed to hear that ‘punishing’ Poulus was even discussed by elected officials, much less demanded by them.”

• Supervisor Mayo Challenges County Executive Claims in State of the County Address

  Feb 11th, 2013 by Sup. Michael Mayo

  Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. challenged several items in the State of the County speech delivered by the county executive on Monday, February 11, 2013 at the Oak Creek Police Department.

• Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Unveils Countywide Governement Reform Initiative

  Feb 8th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

  “OUR Milwaukee County” Aimed at Comprehensive, Inclusive and Local Government Reform

• Unanimously Approved Audit Plan Has Major Flaws

  Feb 8th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander

  Comprehensive performance plan carelessly tossed aside

• County Executive Abele Applauds Gov. Walker’s Commitment to Mental Health

  Feb 6th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele

  Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele applauds Governor Scott Walker’s announcement today of a $29 million investment in mental health programs and services.

• Walker Injects False Issue in Medicaid Decision

  Feb 6th, 2013 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin

  In response to growing pressure to accept billions of dollars in federal Medicaid money to fill the holes in BadgerCare, and guarantee that over 170,000 Wisconsinites have access to the secure health care they need to prosper and succeed, Governor Walker has been injected a false reason for not taking the money.

• Supervisor Alexander Calls for Audit of County Board

  Feb 6th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander

  Two-Thirds board vote required before proposal can even be heard.

• A Proposal to Downsize County Board and Staff

  Feb 5th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

  An open letter to the residents of Milwaukee County