Politics

Final session in series of special Public Safety Committee meetings set for Monday

Final session in series of special Public Safety Committee meetings set for Monday

The effort is part of a larger Common Council initiative to engage community members, civic leaders and police in combatting the epidemic of criminal activity in the City of Milwaukee.

Money Talks: Gov. Walker to Appoint Former Attorney for Major Right-Wing Donors’ Foundation
Money Talks

Gov. Walker to Appoint Former Attorney for Major Right-Wing Donors’ Foundation

What Daniel Kelly Lacks in Judicial Experience He Makes Up For in Connections to Big Money and Right-Wing Extremism

Sean Duffy Treats Election Process Like It’s Reality TV

Sean Duffy Treats Election Process Like It’s Reality TV

The convention is far from the first time Duffy has been two-faced with different audiences.

Milwaukee Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton endorses Milwaukee Co. District Attorney John Chisholm for re-election

Milwaukee Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton endorses Milwaukee Co. District Attorney John Chisholm for re-election

“I am proud to endorse John Chisholm for another four-year term and look forward to continuing to partner with him in making our neighborhoods safer and stronger,” said Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton

Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair On the End of the Republican National Convention

Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair On the End of the Republican National Convention

"The Republican National Convention showed exactly why we must elect Hillary Clinton to the White House and other Democrats up and down the ticket into office," said Martha Laning.

Wisconsin Working Families Party Endorses John Chisholm for District Attorney

Wisconsin Working Families Party Endorses John Chisholm for District Attorney

District Attorney Chisholm Will Continue to Fight for a Safe and Just Community

Reckless Ron Continues to Embrace Donald Trump’s Dangerous Foreign Policy Agenda

Reckless Ron Continues to Embrace Donald Trump’s Dangerous Foreign Policy Agenda

“Senator Johnson’s continued support for Trump’s dangerous foreign policy agenda raises questions about Johnson's judgment,” said Harry Hartfield, spokesman for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

Citizen Action of Wisconsin Endorses John Chisholm for Re-Election as Milwaukee County District Attorney

Citizen Action of Wisconsin Endorses John Chisholm for Re-Election as Milwaukee County District Attorney

District Attorney Chisholm is a proven leader in criminal justice reform

Russ for Wisconsin Announces Over $775,000 Raised in 20 Days

Russ for Wisconsin Announces Over $775,000 Raised in 20 Days

Russ for Wisconsin Raises Over $775,000 in Pre-Primary 95% of Contributions $100 or Less. Nearly 38,000 Wisconsin Contributors Since Campaign Launch

Proposal seeks ballot measure on hiring 150 MPD officers

Proposal seeks ballot measure on hiring 150 MPD officers

Alderman Zielinski co-sponsors measure, which is scheduled for hearing Monday

Proposal seeks ballot measure on hiring 150 MPD officers

Proposal seeks ballot measure on hiring 150 MPD officers

For city property owners, the total cost on their tax bill is estimated to be 47 cents per $1,000 of assessed value each year from 2017 to 2021.

Pocan Statement on Passing of Congressman Mark Takai

Pocan Statement on Passing of Congressman Mark Takai

"I had the privilege to witness his dedication to his constituents while serving with him as a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus"