Politics
Milwaukee County Office on African American Affairs Announces Confirmation of Nicole Brookshire as Director of the Office on African American Affairs
Mrs. Brookshire’s confirmation comes following a comprehensive national search, a series of public listening sessions and meetings with key social justice stakeholders.
Sep 29th, 2017 by Milwaukee County Office on African American Affairs
Governor Walker Appoints Douglas Mrotek as Sawyer County Sheriff
Mrotek, a resident of Hayward, Wisconsin, holds over 34 years of law enforcement experience, 31 of which have been with the City of Hayward Police Department.
Sep 29th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Update on Wisconsin Elections Cyber Security
In 2016, Russian government cyber actors unsuccessfully targeted Wisconsin’s voter registration system.
Sep 29th, 2017 by Wisconsin Elections Commission
Wisconsin Congressman Mark Pocan — National Progressive Leader and Kenosha Native — Endorses Randy Bryce for Congress
Pocan praised Bryce's commitment to saving ObamaCare and passing Medicare for All.
Sep 29th, 2017 by Randy Bryce
AFP-WI Thanks Rep. Adam Jarchow as Champion of Property Rights in Wisconsin
“On behalf of AFP-Wisconsin’s base of over 130,000 grassroots activists, we applaud Representative Jarchow for championing Wisconsin homeowners’ property rights.”
Sep 29th, 2017 by AFP Wisconsin
Mayor Barrett Has Begged and Borrowed for His Streetcar – The Taxpayers Are All He Has Left
Statement by Alderman Tony Zielinski
Sep 29th, 2017 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Right Wing Funded Attack on Workers to be Heard by U.S. Supreme Court
Legal Effort Seeks to Keep Ideologues, Politicians From Being Held Accountable For Tilting the System Against Working People
Sep 29th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
County Board Adopts Measure to Limit the Shackling of Pregnant Women
"The practice of restraining pregnant women is demeaning and unnecessary and best efforts must be made to avoid this practice at all costs."
Sep 28th, 2017 by State Rep. Sequanna Taylor
County Board Set to Begin Public Deliberations on 2018 Budget
"County Executive Abele continues to ignore the will of the voters, who opposed his $60 wheel tax by a landslide 72% margin in April."
Sep 28th, 2017 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Pocan Statement on Supreme Court Agreeing to Hear Janus v. AFSCME
"This case is just another example of President Trump rigging the economy against workers and in favor of his wealthy friends."
Sep 28th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Walker and Forty-Fifth President Sweeten Deal for Foxconn
Taxpayers Need Real Details Regarding Administration’s Tax Plan
Sep 28th, 2017 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
County Board Confirms Director of New Office on African American Affairs
"I look forward to the office's recommendations for changes in County programs and laws that disparately impact African Americans."
Sep 28th, 2017 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
