Politics
Milwaukee’s Common Council Allows 100 More Taxis on City Streets
City responds to drivers’ court victory, but keeps unconstitutional cap on cabs. Lottery will determine who gets to go into business.
Nov 26th, 2013 by Institute for Justice
Abele’s Vetoes Lower Property Taxes, Increase Rainy Day Fund and Strikes a Compromise with Supervisors
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is issuing vetoes to the 2014 Budget that will lower property taxes $1.6 million while adding $2 million to the Debt Service Reserve, the County’s rainy day fund.
Nov 20th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Commissioner Cedric Cornwall Announces Campaign Kick-Off Event
Candidate for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge to Launch Campaign on November 20
Nov 18th, 2013 by Cedric Cornwall
You don’t have to kick anyone off BadgerCare Plus
Governor Walker announced that he will call for a special session to give mothers and other individuals he is kicking off health care more time to transition to the Affordable Care Act.
Nov 14th, 2013 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Redistricting reform the antidote to Republican extremism
Assembly Democratic freshmen urge support for non-partisan redistricting reform as fall session ends
Nov 13th, 2013 by Press Release
Milwaukee County Board Adopts 2014 Milwaukee County Budget
No Increase in the Tax Levy; Invests in Public Safety and Mental Health Services
Nov 12th, 2013 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Citizen Action Applauds Senator Baldwin’s Call to Delay Cuts to BadgerCare
Citizen Action of Wisconsin applauds Senator Baldwin’s common sense proposals to assure that Wisconsin families who need health coverage do not fall between the cracks.
Nov 12th, 2013 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Milwaukee County Supervisors Khalif Rainey, Russell Stamper II Demand Explanations on Abstention Votes
They Will Introduce a Resolution Requiring Explanations for Abstentions
Nov 11th, 2013 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Supervisor Khalif Rainey Gets Unanimous County Board Support of Parks Wi-Fi Resolution
The Plan Will Explore Creation of Wi-Fi Hot Spots in County Parks
Nov 7th, 2013 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Sara Geenen Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin’s 19th State Assembly District
Today, Sara Geenen announced her candidacy for Wisconsin’s 19th Assembly District Seat.
Nov 6th, 2013 by Press Release
Taylor statement on passage of AB 139 and the gutting of patient-centered informed consent law
Today, the State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 139, which changes a patient centered informed consent law, in which patients must be told medical information about treatment options to a physician-centered standard based on a physician’s subjective beliefs.
Nov 5th, 2013 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Milwaukee County Board to Hold Budget Hearing Today at 4 P.M.
Milwaukee County War Memorial to Host Annual Event
Nov 4th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
