Politics
Hands off Kwanzaa
Wisconsinites this week were once again subjected to the misinformed statements of a state senator who used a press release to attack the African American tradition of the celebration of Kwanzaa.
Jan 2nd, 2013 by Ald. Milele Coggs
County Executive Abele Orders Special Elections
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced today special elections will be held to replace two County Supervisors.
Dec 31st, 2012 by County Executive Chris Abele
Rep. Barca announces Democratic committee assignments for upcoming legislative session
Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) announced the Assembly Democratic members of the standing and joint committees for the 2013-2014 legislative session.
Dec 21st, 2012 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Rep. Richards Reappointed to Joint Finance Committee
Creating jobs and helping middle class are top priorities for Milwaukee lawmaker
Dec 21st, 2012 by Jon Richards
Council members applaud 911 cell phone shift vote by County Board
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors today approved a compromise plan that will allow Milwaukee Police Department dispatchers to begin handling all 911 cell phone calls that originate in the city – a cooperative move that will save taxpayer dollars.
Dec 20th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
Board Saves Taxpayers More Than $15 Million By Reforming Pension Backdrop
Board Approves Resolution to “Cap the Backdrop” Authored by Supervisor Lipscomb
Dec 20th, 2012 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Results from Today’s Milwaukee County Board Meeting
A summary of items passed at the county board meeting.
Dec 20th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Rep. Richards Proposes Requiring Background Checks for All Wisconsin Gun Sales
Today, Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) announced he is drafting legislation to require background checks for all gun purchases in Wisconsin.
Dec 19th, 2012 by Jon Richards
New Wisconsin Health Insurance Cost Ranking
Milwaukee and Racine Have Highest Health Insurance Costs in State for 2013
Dec 19th, 2012 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
A Call to U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson for Strong Reforms on International Migrants Day
Voces de la Frontera and a coalition of community and labor groups will on Tuesday, Dec. 18th, join the United Nations’ global celebration of International Migrants Day by asking U.S. Senator Ron Johnson to support meaningful immigration reform.
Dec 17th, 2012 by SEIU Local 1
Gov. Walker needs to “shut the door” on ending same-day voter registration
No victory for voters or taxpayers until a veto is promised
Dec 12th, 2012 by Jon Richards
County Supervisors, Others to Call for End to Poverty Wages for Janitors
Contract for cleaning county buildings spurs concerns that public dollars fund family-sustaining jobs
Dec 12th, 2012 by SEIU Local 1
