Politics

Rep. Richards: Gov. Walker needs to “shut the door” on ending same-day voter registration
Rep. Richards

Gov. Walker needs to “shut the door” on ending same-day voter registration

No victory for voters or taxpayers until a veto is promised

County Supervisors, Others to Call for End to Poverty Wages for Janitors

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

Supervisor Bowen, Coalition of Organizations, Citizens Applaud Reverse Decision By Fire and Police Comission
Public vetting process needed for Fire and Police Commission appointments

Public vetting process needed for Fire and Police Commission appointments

Joint Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, and Alderman José G. Pérez

Walker Reversal on Same Day Registration Does Not Go Far Enough

Walker Reversal on Same Day Registration Does Not Go Far Enough

According to press reports today Governor Walker has reversed himself on repealing same day registration, stating he would not sign a bill that cost as much money as the Government Accountability Board has estimated.

Rep. Richards’ Huffington Post blog: Gov. Walker, GOP Allies Put Voter Suppression Ahead of Helping the Middle Class
Rep. Richards’ Huffington Post blog

Gov. Walker, GOP Allies Put Voter Suppression Ahead of Helping the Middle Class

In his latest blog post on the Huffington Post website, Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) calls on Gov. Scott Walker and legislative Republicans to drop their plans to end same-day voter registration.

County Board Fiddles as Mental Health System Burns

County Board Fiddles as Mental Health System Burns

An Open Letter to Media and Residents of Milwaukee County from Milwaukee County Supervisor Joe Sanfelippo

FPC’s change of heart in Schoen case sets dangerous precedent

FPC’s change of heart in Schoen case sets dangerous precedent

Today’s reversal by the Fire and Police Commission on the reinstatement of Officer Richard Schoen should be very troubling to Milwaukee residents.

Fire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community

Fire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community

Fire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community

Fire and Police Commission makes the right call

Fire and Police Commission makes the right call

Fire and Police Commission makes the right call

Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Hosts Final Leg of “Chat with the Chair” Listening Session Tour of Milwaukee County

Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Hosts Final Leg of “Chat with the Chair” Listening Session Tour of Milwaukee County

Four “Chats” set for this week include South Milwaukee, West Milwaukee, Greenfield and Greendale

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.