Politics

Supervisor David Bowen Thanks Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Zilber Family Foundation for Contributions to Johnsons Park

Supervisor David Bowen Thanks Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Zilber Family Foundation for Contributions to Johnsons Park

Following the announcement of a $250,000 gift for the revitalization of Johnsons Park from the Zilber Family Foundation and a $100,000 gift from the Rotary Club of Milwaukee for the park, Supervisor David Bowen released the following statement.

Adams the Only Candidate to Support Bipartisan Mental Health Care Reform

Adams the Only Candidate to Support Bipartisan Mental Health Care Reform

Dan Adams, candidate for the 19th Assembly District, is praising the passage of a bipartisan bill that will put medical professionals, not politicians, in charge of mental health care in Milwaukee County.

Republicans focus on voter suppression on what could be Assembly’s last day

Republicans focus on voter suppression on what could be Assembly’s last day

Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca released the following statement.

Statement from Rep. Barca on Assembly passage of amended oral chemo bill

Statement from Rep. Barca on Assembly passage of amended oral chemo bill

Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement after the Assembly passed an amended version of the oral chemotherapy bill.

Rep. Taylor’s statement on ALEC Mesothelioma bill

Rep. Taylor’s statement on ALEC Mesothelioma bill

Today, the Republican controlled Assembly passed Assembly Bill 19, a bill to limit Mesothelioma victims’ access to courts after extensive exposure to asbestos.

Transit Plus Service Does Not Provide Enough Accessibility to Southridge

Transit Plus Service Does Not Provide Enough Accessibility to Southridge

Supervisor Patricia Jursik Says Bus Stop at Mall Entrance Still Needed for Safety

Supervisor David Bowen Calls Living Wage Ordinance Passage “A Major Win” for Low Wage Workers in Milwaukee County

Supervisor David Bowen Calls Living Wage Ordinance Passage “A Major Win” for Low Wage Workers in Milwaukee County

Following the Milwaukee County Board's 12-6 veto override of a measure to increase the living wage to $11.32 for employees of contractors doing business with the County, Supervisor David Bowen issued the following statement.

Report: ACA Enrollment Before March 31st a Powerful Job Creation Tool.
Report

ACA Enrollment Before March 31st a Powerful Job Creation Tool.

Premium tax credits inject needed revenue into local economies. 1 job created for every 30 people signed up.

Supervisor Russell Stamper II Says Cultural Assets Task Force Should Focus on Education, Transit, Neighborhood Rehabilitation and Street Repairs

Supervisor Russell Stamper II Says Cultural Assets Task Force Should Focus on Education, Transit, Neighborhood Rehabilitation and Street Repairs

Milwaukee County Supervisor Russell Stamper II said today that the Cultural and Entertainment Needs Task Force should focus on Milwaukee's neighborhood redevelopment, transit and street repair.

Rep. Chris Taylor statement on GOP block of potentially life-saving oral chemotherapy bill

Rep. Chris Taylor statement on GOP block of potentially life-saving oral chemotherapy bill

Today, Assembly Republicans refused to take up Assembly Bill 392, a bill that requires health insurance plans which cover chemotherapy also cover oral chemotherapy.

Joint statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Willie C. Wade

Joint statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Willie C. Wade

Our view of SB 324 – the proposed change to state law that would scale back the hours available to Milwaukee residents (and hundreds of thousands of other state residents) to cast their ballot during non-work day hours – is shameful and hypocritical.

Public Input Needed for Parks 5-Year Strategic Plan

Public Input Needed for Parks 5-Year Strategic Plan

Milwaukee County Parks Seeks Public Input in the Development of 2015-2020 Strategic Plan