Politics
Alderman Davis asks for investigation into MPD records failure
News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.
May 12th, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Officer-involved shootings could be reduced with better police training on mental illness
“Training for law enforcement on how to properly interact with people with mental health challenges is not just the fiscally responsible thing to do, it’s the humane thing to do.”
May 12th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Statement on the Opportunity Schools and Partnership Program Proposal
Providing the best K-12 education system for the community should be a priority for everyone who lives in Milwaukee
May 12th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
GOP says ‘NO’ to student loan debt relief
"Simply allowing individuals to refinance their student loans at lower interest rates would save some families thousands of dollars a year."
May 12th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
For mayor, ignorance is bliss on MPD video snafu
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan May 12, 2015
May 12th, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Legislation to Help Veterans Through Disability Claims Appeals Process
Co-Sponsors the Veterans Appeals Assistance and Improvement Act of 2015
May 11th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
MPD lost video report requires action, immediate response
Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 11, 2015
May 11th, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces New Wisconsin State Director
“I share Senator Baldwin’s strong commitment to public service and I am eager to put my experience to work for her in Wisconsin.”
May 11th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Governor Walker’s Failed Jobs Agency Should be Scrapped
The structure of WEDC raises questions about undue influence, further undermining public’s trust in their own government
May 11th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Cuts to Public Broadcasting Threaten Public Safety
“The governor’s cuts of $27 million per year and 24 positions put the state’s emergency communication systems in peril.”
May 8th, 2015 by Dianne Hesselbein
Baldwin Applauds Removal of Research Ban on HIV Organ Donation
Critical provision of Baldwin’s HOPE Act implemented by HHS, allows for HIV-positive to HIV-positive organ transplants
May 8th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
State Capitol Update
A recap of this week’s votes “Under the Dome”
May 8th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
