Politics

Proposed ‘Right-to-Carry’ legislation disastrous for urban areas

Proposed ‘Right-to-Carry’ legislation disastrous for urban areas

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson - September 20, 2017

Rep. Shankland: Statement on Walker’s Veto of DVA Oversight
Rep. Shankland

Statement on Walker’s Veto of DVA Oversight

"I’m disappointed Governor Walker was unwilling to take even one step forward on an issue so critical to qualify of life for our veterans."

Alderman Johnson thanks Milwaukee Bucks for their investment in our city

Alderman Johnson thanks Milwaukee Bucks for their investment in our city

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson - September 20, 2017

Governor Walker Releases Final Budget Vetoes

Governor Walker Releases Final Budget Vetoes

The vetoes improve the general fund balance by $16.5 million in the current biennium.

Supervisor Alexander Measure Declares October as Bullying Prevention Month

Supervisor Alexander Measure Declares October as Bullying Prevention Month

"By bringing attention to the problem of bullying, we help start the conversations that let victims know they are not alone..."

Newest ‘Right-to-Carry’ legislation: Making us less safe
Newest ‘Right-to-Carry’ legislation

Making us less safe

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey - September 20, 2017

Carpenter Asks Governor to Veto Transportation Pork

Carpenter Asks Governor to Veto Transportation Pork

The letter referenced funding for projects such as the airport improvement plans for Appleton International Airport and Alexander Field in Wisconsin Rapids.

Wisconsin’s Average Student Loan Burden Tops $30,000 in Latest National Study, State Remains in Top Ten for Percentage of Grads With Debt
DOJ move could have lasting impact on Milwaukee and city residents

DOJ move could have lasting impact on Milwaukee and city residents

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey - September 20, 2017

Supervisor Alexander Proposes a Sunset Rule for the County’s Wheel Tax

Supervisor Alexander Proposes a Sunset Rule for the County’s Wheel Tax

"This policy holds us as elected officials accountable to the voters we represent..."

Mayor Barrett’s  Statement Regarding State Senate Bill 169, Allowing Concealed Carry without Permits

Mayor Barrett’s Statement Regarding State Senate Bill 169, Allowing Concealed Carry without Permits

I strongly disagree that Wisconsin needs to completely walk away from the 2011 concealed carry law that required individuals to get a permit before being allowed to carry a concealed weapon."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Reform to Increase Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care and Preschool

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Reform to Increase Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care and Preschool

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin helped introduce legislation to expand access to affordable, high-quality child care and preschool for Wisconsin families.