Politics

Ald. Coggs introduces file to generate discussion of Sylville Smith case

Ald. Coggs introduces file to generate discussion of Sylville Smith case

The death of Mr. Smith, 23, sparked civil unrest and prompted an emergency curfew order for those under age 18.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Reappointment of DHHS Director Héctor Colón

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Reappointment of DHHS Director Héctor Colón

Colón Reappointment Wins Endorsement of Mayor Barrett, Gov. Doyle, Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence, broad coalition of community members

State of Economy and Direction of the Country Among Biggest Concerns Listed in the 2016 Fifth District Survey Results

State of Economy and Direction of the Country Among Biggest Concerns Listed in the 2016 Fifth District Survey Results

The annual district survey is another tool Congressman Sensenbrenner uses to ensure he is best serving those he represents.

Wis. Democracy Campaign Files Ethics Complaint Against Rep. Dean Knudson

Wis. Democracy Campaign Files Ethics Complaint Against Rep. Dean Knudson

“The creation of the Wisconsin Liberty Fund, an express advocacy PAC by a sitting legislator, is patently illegal.”

Wisconsin Manufacturing Wages Declining

Wisconsin Manufacturing Wages Declining

Manufacturing Wages in Milwaukee Area Decline $1,037

Senator Johnson Can’t Run From His Record of Failure on the Opioid Crisis
Duffy’s Dodge: Rep. Sean Duffy Refuses Six Debates Proposed By Mary Hoeft, But Asked For 20 Debates When He Ran In 2010
Duffy’s Dodge

Rep. Sean Duffy Refuses Six Debates Proposed By Mary Hoeft, But Asked For 20 Debates When He Ran In 2010

In an election year where so much is at stake for Wisconsinites, it is crucial for the people of the 7th Congressional District to hear from both candidates on the issues that matter.

Neglect Ignored, Problems Denied, Solutions Delayed

Neglect Ignored, Problems Denied, Solutions Delayed

GOP inaction once again jeopardizes vulnerable residents at state facility

ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns Milwaukee Police Department Arrests of Organizer Jarrett English and State Representative Jonathan Brostoff

ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns Milwaukee Police Department Arrests of Organizer Jarrett English and State Representative Jonathan Brostoff

Both men were handcuffed, forced to the ground, involuntarily searched and placed in a paddy wagon.

Twenty Milwaukee Organizations Express Serious Misgivings with Proposed Public Safety Action Plan

Twenty Milwaukee Organizations Express Serious Misgivings with Proposed Public Safety Action Plan

We are writing on behalf of an array of community groups to express our serious misgivings regarding the recently released draft “Public Safety Action Plan.”

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Investments in Wisconsin to Address the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Investments in Wisconsin to Address the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic

Senator Baldwin announced funds for Wisconsin at community roundtable in Superior on the heroin and opioid epidemic

Senator Ringhand: Immediate Action Needed at the King Home for Veterans
Senator Ringhand

Immediate Action Needed at the King Home for Veterans

Veterans at King do not have the luxury of waiting months for the outcome of an audit