Politics
Republicans’ out of touch budget priorities already failing Wisconsin kids
"As long as Wisconsinites are making subsidy payments to Foxconn, no school should experience cuts of any sort."
Sep 25th, 2017 by State Rep. David Bowen
Governor Walker Appoints Dan Meyer to Serve as Department of Natural Resources Secretary
Meyer’s appointment is effective today, September 25, 2017.
Sep 25th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Speaker Vos Appoints Commission Member
Dean Knudson is a former state representative who served in the Assembly for three terms.
Sep 25th, 2017 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Wisconsin Notified of Unsuccessful Russian Hacking Attempt
Wisconsin is one of 21 states notified by Homeland Security that their voter registration systems were targeted by Russians.
Sep 22nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Elections Commission
County Board Chairman Lipscomb Opposes $60 Wheel Tax
"After 72% of voters rejected Abele's $60 wheel tax this spring, he must be tone deaf to reintroduce what remains a bad idea."
Sep 22nd, 2017 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
New MPD Vehicle Pursuit Policy in Effect Today
The policy revisions allow Milwaukee Police to pursue fleeing vehicles that have been engaged in criminally reckless driving and those involved in drug dealing.
Sep 22nd, 2017 by City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission
County Executive Abele Announces New Dedicated Revenue for County Parks and Transportation in 2018 Budget
Public Input Received Through Engage MKE Initiative Prioritizes New Revenue Over Service Cuts
Sep 22nd, 2017 by County Executive Chris Abele
One Wisconsin Now Statements on Trump-DeVos Repeal of Title IX Sexual Assault Investigation Guidelines
"Repealing revised guidelines on the investigations of sexual assaults on college campuses sends victims back into the shadows, deters reporting of sexual assault and protects predators."
Sep 22nd, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Evictions, Race Relations and Policy” Oct. 4
A panel of speakers will discuss the history of housing in Milwaukee.
Sep 22nd, 2017 by League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County
Senator Craig Applauds Creation of Inspector General at DOT
"This a great first step, but the key to taxpayer accountability will be requiring the Inspector General to report to the legislature as well."
Sep 22nd, 2017 by State Sen. David Craig
When good citizens step up in Milwaukee, good things happen
Statement of Alderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson - September 22, 2017
Sep 22nd, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Administration Too Lax on Worker Safety
Senators slam Labor Department for pulling workplace fatality info from its website, call on Secretary to nominate qualified OSHA administrator
Sep 22nd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
