Politics

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen Issues Formal Opinion Concerning Milwaukee County Board Confirmations of County Executive Appointments

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen Issues Formal Opinion Concerning Milwaukee County Board Confirmations of County Executive Appointments

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen today issued a formal opinion to Milwaukee County Deputy Corporation Counsel Mark Grady.

City employees and retirees deserve the truth

City employees and retirees deserve the truth

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan December 12, 2013

Jonathan Brostoff announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly
County Executive Chris Abele endorses Dan Adams for 19th Assembly District

County Executive Chris Abele endorses Dan Adams for 19th Assembly District

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele proudly announced his support for former prosecutor Dan Adams’ bid for Wisconsin’s 19th Assembly District.

Spotlight on pension crises in other cities provides perspective

Spotlight on pension crises in other cities provides perspective

Significant pension crises in Chicago and Detroit provide an opportunity for the City of Milwaukee to reflect on how it has managed to achieve the top-rated public fund (Pew Charitable Trusts report, dated January 2013) in the U.S., according to Alderman Michael J. Murphy.

Racine Mayor John Dickert Endorses John Hermes for State Assembly

Racine Mayor John Dickert Endorses John Hermes for State Assembly

John Hermes was first elected to the Greendale Village Board in 1998 and is currently serving his third term as village president.

Rep. Taylor’s statement on GOP rejection of BadgerCare expansion

Rep. Taylor’s statement on GOP rejection of BadgerCare expansion

Today, Republicans rejected an attempt by Assembly Democrats to accept billions of federal dollars to provide health care access for 83,000 Wisconsinites living in poverty.

Attorney Dan Adams Announces Candidacy for 19th Assembly District

Attorney Dan Adams Announces Candidacy for 19th Assembly District

Emphasizes Results over Partisanship; Knowledge Economy

Alderman Donovan to Mayor Barrett: “What is happening with the streetcar project?”
Alderman Donovan to Mayor Barrett

“What is happening with the streetcar project?”

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan December 3, 2013

Milwaukee’s Common Council Allows 100 More Taxis on City Streets

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.

Abele’s Vetoes Lower Property Taxes, Increase Rainy Day Fund and Strikes a Compromise with Supervisors

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.

Commissioner Cedric Cornwall Announces Campaign Kick-Off Event

Commissioner Cedric Cornwall Announces Campaign Kick-Off Event

Candidate for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge to Launch Campaign on November 20