Politics

• Supervisor Taylor Visits Milwaukee County Senior Dining Sites

  Nov 19th, 2012 by Steve F. Taylor

  Supervisor Taylor was appointed and unanimously confirmed to serve on the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging in June of this year.

• Supervisor Alexander Lends Support to Encourage Adoption

  Nov 15th, 2012 by Sup. Deanna Alexander

  National Adoption Day is November 17

• Rep. Richards calls on Gov. Walker to renounce arresting federal officials who are doing their jobs

  Nov 15th, 2012 by Jon Richards

  Today Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee), the ranking member on the Assembly Committee on Health, released the following statement calling on Gov. Walker to oppose any legislation that would call for the arrest of federal officials who try to implement the Affordable Care Act in Wisconsin.

• Supervisor Weishan Applauds Start of Negotations Between Milwaukee Area Technical College and Faculty

  Nov 14th, 2012 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.

  Milwaukee County Supervisor John F. Weishan, Jr. released the following statement regarding the Milwaukee Area Technical College agreement to begin negotiations with MATC faculty.

• Milwaukee County Board Raises Taxes $6.3 Million

  Nov 14th, 2012 by County Executive Chris Abele

  The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors was given the unique opportunity today to make history and decrease taxes for Milwaukee County residents; instead they choose to raise taxes to pad their own benefits and support their own pet projects.

• Milwaukee County Board Adopts 2013 Budget

  Nov 14th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

  Board Overrides 23 of 25 Budget Vetoes from County Executive, Prepares to Implement Business of the People of Milwaukee County

• Sup. Taylor Welcomes County Executive Abele’s Veto of the Resolution Abolishing Economic Development Director Position

  Nov 13th, 2012 by Steve F. Taylor

  “I commend County Executive Chris Abele for his veto on the abolishment of the position of Economic Development Director.”

• Abele Urges Board to Sustain Vetoes That Save $6.3 Million

  Nov 13th, 2012 by County Executive Chris Abele

  Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele signed vetoes today that will offer better public safety, better service and save taxpayers millions of dollars.

• Abele’s Vetoes Lower Taxes $6.3 Million

  Nov 13th, 2012 by County Executive Chris Abele

  Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will sign vetoes today that, if upheld, will lower property taxes for every resident in Milwaukee County.

• School Districts Benefit Costs $366 Million Lower in 2012

  Nov 12th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance

  WISTAX Offers First Look At Impacts of Act 10 and State Budget on School Finances

• Is There a Walker Secret Health Exchange Plan?

  Nov 9th, 2012 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin

  Open records suggest Walker may propose substandard exchange, setting up a showdown with the Federal Government

• Supervisor Stamper Praises Board for Leadership in Cases Involving Death of a Person in Law Enforcement Custody

  Nov 6th, 2012 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II

  Board overwhelmingly approves resolution outlining policy for Medical Examiner’s office