Politics
Supervisors Stamper, Weishan and Rainey Applaud County Board Approval of Taxicab Negotiations
They Call it a Step Forward to Increasing Quality, Service, and Availability of Taxicabs
Sep 27th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of SupervisorsCounty Board Holds Parks Director Confirmation Hostage
Despite the Parks, Energy, and Environment Committee giving John Dargle’s appointment as Parks Director a hearty and unanimous vote of support just ten days ago, the County Board is now holding his confirmation hostage.
Sep 27th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna AlexanderSupervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Criticizes Southridge Management For Moving MCTS Bus Stops Farther from the Mall Entrance
Chairman of Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee Says Decision Will Keep Disabled, Seniors and Others Away from Mall
Sep 26th, 2013 by Sup. Michael MayoMilwaukee County Residents Encouraged to Sign Up for Affordable Health Care
Elected officials, others to highlight new health care options coming Oct. 1
Sep 26th, 2013 by County Executive Chris AbeleAbele’s Proposed Budget Won’t Raise Taxes, Invests in Mental Health & Public Safety
The $1.3 billion budget holds the line on property taxes while making important investments across Milwaukee County.
Sep 26th, 2013 by County Executive Chris AbeleWisconsin stalled at 37th in the nation in job growth, 45th in future job growth
Two-and-a-half years of Republican inaction on jobs continues to harm Wisconsin’s lagging economy
Sep 26th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter BarcaMilwaukee County Board to Hold Public Hearing on 2014 Budget at Milwaukee County War Memorial Center at 4 P.M. on November 4
The Milwaukee County Board will hold its annual public hearing for the 2014 County Budget at an earlier time, 4 p.m., on Monday, November 4, at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial, in the Memorial Hall on the third floor of the building.
Sep 26th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of SupervisorsAbele’s 2014 Budget Features New Public Safety Initiative
The budget also provides the Sheriff the flexibility to avoid any Deputy layoffs while continuing to realign the department to focus on its core mission in a fully incorporated County.
Sep 25th, 2013 by County Executive Chris AbeleStatement from Rep. Barca on sparse Republican jobs agenda
Today Gov. Scott Walker, Speaker Robin Vos and Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald announced a job package of small bills that they labeled a cure to economic woes they have failed to address in Wisconsin.
Sep 24th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter BarcaMilwaukee Common Council unanimous in opposition to Kenosha casino
Statement of President Willie L. Hines, Jr. September 24, 2013
Sep 24th, 2013 by Willie HinesSupervisor Mark Borkowski Decries Infant Co-Sleeping Deaths
Criticizes Ad Campaign, Says Co-Sleeping Deaths Are Preventable and a Matter of Common Sense
Sep 24th, 2013 by Ald. Mark BorkowskiState Budget Committee’s Rep. Richards commends county leaders for vote in support of BadgerCare
County Leaders Say Strengthen BadgerCare as Walker Gets Ready to Drop Coverage for 92,000 People
Sep 23rd, 2013 by Jon Richards