Politics
$1.1 Billion and Counting…
GOP vouchers undermine public education in Wisconsin
Sep 1st, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Plans to Improve Fifth Ward Rail Bridge in Milwaukee
"I am pleased to learn that Canadian Pacific is moving to address the concerns of Milwaukee City officials and concerned citizens by announcing plans to improve the structural integrity of this bridge."
Sep 1st, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinCommon Council President Michael J. Murphy announces committee changes
Alderman Borkowski, who won the August 18 special election, was appointed by President Murphy to the Community and Economic Development Committee.
Aug 31st, 2015 by Ald. Michael MurphyAcademic Excellence Scholarship Bill Intentionally Rewards Best and Brightest
Senator Stroebel: Our best and brightest are being rewarded elsewhere
Aug 31st, 2015 by State Sen. Duey StroebelBody cameras = more politics than policing
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan August 31, 2015
Aug 31st, 2015 by State Rep. Bob DonovanPanel goes “On the Issues” to discuss Walker presidential campaign
In this hour-long conversation, we’ll take a closer look at Walker’s bid for national office with two award-winning reporters.
Aug 31st, 2015 by Marquette UniversityRep. Barca Statement on Dignitary Protection Unit Overtime Ruling
“Like so many people in Wisconsin, it appears that these hardworking law enforcement officers have been thrown under Gov. Walker’s campaign bus.”
Aug 28th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter BarcaLegal and Technical Experts Tell DNR Waukesha’s Application Does Not Comply with Great Lakes Compact
Public largely opposed to application at all three public hearings
Aug 28th, 2015 by Compact Implementation CoalitionChief Flynn’s gun violence comments disappointing
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan August 28, 2015
Aug 28th, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan“We Oppose Water Diversion to Waukesha”
The groups object to the application because diverting water to the suburbs will worsen segregation and racial disparities in the region.
Aug 28th, 2015 by American Civil Liberties Union of WisconsinMayor fails to acknowledge violence crisis
"I do acknowledge the positive things that are happening here in Milwaukee, but that's no excuse for not having a solution to the rampant killings in our city. "
Aug 28th, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.Alderman Davis to host three town hall meetings next week
News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
Aug 27th, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.