Politics
The Status of the Streetcar
As part of its continuing effort to encourage in-depth analysis of the most important issues of the day, the Milwaukee Press Club is pleased to present its next Behind the Headlines topic.
May 31st, 2016 by Milwaukee Press Club
Statement from Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair on Memorial Day
"This Memorial Day, we honor those we have lost, stand up for those who serve, and re-commit ourselves to always doing right by those who made it home."
May 30th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Johnson staff knew Tomah smear campaign based on a “total lie”
The AP has just reported that Sen. Johnson’s staff knew that the central claim in the Koch-backed $2 million smear campaign against Russ is a "total lie."
May 28th, 2016 by Russ Feingold
Governor Walker Appoints Two Judges to the Sheboygan County Circuit Court
Governor Scott Walker appointed Kent Hoffmann to Branch 2 and Daniel Borowski to Branch 5 of the Sheboygan County Circuit Court today.
May 27th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Gov. Scott Walker Needs to Urge DSPS To Revoke Dr. Houlihan’s Medical License
The Wisconsin Medical Board, made up of appointees of Gov. Scott Walker, has the ability to revoke Houlihan's license.
May 27th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Rep. Novak Fights for Vital Jobs Program
"The Skills Enhancement Program helps struggling low income students throughout the state remain in higher education..."
May 27th, 2016 by Todd Novak
Board approves 2016-17 MPS budget that directs more district resources to classrooms
Commitment to funding school, student success despite overall revenue decrease
May 26th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
County Executive Chris Abele Statement on Creation of Office on African American Affairs
“I want to thank the County Board for unanimously supporting the mission of the Office on African American Affairs today.”
May 26th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
President Hamilton Supports MPS Black Lives Matter initiative and My Brother’s Keeper
Statement from Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton May 26, 2016
May 26th, 2016 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
County Executive Abele, Dr. Demond Means Make Announcement on OSPP Timeline
"Even though MPS agrees with us that this law is not ideal, we are asking them to be open to a conversation with us about how we can implement the law in the most productive way possible."
May 26th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Sensenbrenner, Mukasey, Flynn among guests for Law School conference on post-9/11 national security and individual liberty issues
The terror attacks on September 11, 2001, led the U.S. government to enact new laws and take additional steps to protect national security. But has the government gone too far?
May 26th, 2016 by Marquette University
Rep. Bowen to host Emergency Public Forum on Juvenile Corrections Reform
Calls for immediate solutions to reduce youth recidivism
May 26th, 2016 by State Rep. David Bowen
