Politics

$1.1 Billion and Counting…

$1.1 Billion and Counting…

GOP vouchers undermine public education in Wisconsin

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Plans to Improve Fifth Ward Rail Bridge in Milwaukee

U.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."

Common Council President Michael J. Murphy announces committee changes

Common 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.

Academic Excellence Scholarship Bill Intentionally Rewards Best and Brightest

Academic Excellence Scholarship Bill Intentionally Rewards Best and Brightest

Senator Stroebel: Our best and brightest are being rewarded elsewhere

Body cameras = more politics than policing

Body cameras = more politics than policing

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan August 31, 2015

Panel goes “On the Issues” to discuss Walker presidential campaign

Panel 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.

Rep. Barca Statement on Dignitary Protection Unit Overtime Ruling

Rep. 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.”

Legal and Technical Experts Tell DNR Waukesha’s Application Does Not Comply with Great Lakes Compact
Chief Flynn’s gun violence comments disappointing

Chief Flynn’s gun violence comments disappointing

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan August 28, 2015

Racial Justice Supporters tell DNR: “We Oppose Water Diversion to Waukesha”
Racial Justice Supporters tell DNR

“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.

Mayor fails to acknowledge violence crisis

Mayor 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. "

Alderman Davis to host three town hall meetings next week

Alderman Davis to host three town hall meetings next week

News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.