Politics
Strengths, experience reflected in changes in Common Council Committee Appointments
President Murphy has appointed Alderman Nik Kovac to succeed him as the new chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee.
Feb 12th, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Statement from Common Council President Michael J. Murphy
I deeply appreciate and am greatly humbled by the trust and confidence entrusted in me by my colleagues.
Feb 11th, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Bowen Calls Living Wage Bill in Legislature an Attack on the Working Poor and Local Control
Bill Would Prohibit Municipalities from Establishing a “Living Wage”
Feb 11th, 2014 by State Rep. David Bowen
Assembly Republicans reject additional middle-class property tax relief
Instead, Speaker Vos and his caucus rubberstamp Gov. Walker’s irresponsible spending plan
Feb 11th, 2014 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Wisconsin could save $27.6 million with simple, proven method to curb offshore tax dodging, new study finds LFB Memo estimates $28.8 million increase in state revenues
Wisconsin taxpayers could save $27.6 million from a simple reform to crack down on offshore tax dodging.
Feb 11th, 2014 by WISPIRG Foundation
Mental Health Bill Does Nothing for Patients
Where Are the Changes to the System that Make Improvements for Patients. And How Does It Improve Accountability for the Patients?
Feb 10th, 2014 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.
Milwaukee County Board Approves Next Steps for Solar Farm at Mitchell Airport
The Milwaukee County Board has passed a resolution to study the feasibility of a new solar project at Mitchell International Airport.
Feb 10th, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Supervisor Lipscomb Praises Passage of 2014 Ready-to-Work Investment
Legislation Provides $400,000 for Extension of “R2W” Program
Feb 7th, 2014 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Milwaukee County Board Passess Rainey’s Resolution to Create Minority Impact Statements for County Contracts and Grants of $300,000 or More
Ordinance Would Ensure That At-Risk Minority Populations Are Considered in County Projects
Feb 7th, 2014 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Free Wi-Fi service launches on Amtrak Hiawatha Service
Wisconsin DOT and Amtrak officials to make formal announcement
Feb 7th, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Supervisor Peggy Romo West Critizes Mental Health Bill
Says Reform Bill Under Consideration by Legislature Will Not Help Patient Care
Feb 6th, 2014 by Sup. Peggy A. West
Bowen Thanks Colleagues for Passage of Living Wage
Encourages County Executive to Sign Ordinance
Feb 6th, 2014 by State Rep. David Bowen
