Politics
Adams the Only Candidate to Support Bipartisan Mental Health Care Reform
Dan Adams, candidate for the 19th Assembly District, is praising the passage of a bipartisan bill that will put medical professionals, not politicians, in charge of mental health care in Milwaukee County.
Mar 21st, 2014 by Dan AdamsRepublicans focus on voter suppression on what could be Assembly’s last day
Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca released the following statement.
Mar 21st, 2014 by State Rep. Peter BarcaStatement from Rep. Barca on Assembly passage of amended oral chemo bill
Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement after the Assembly passed an amended version of the oral chemotherapy bill.
Mar 21st, 2014 by State Rep. Peter BarcaRep. Taylor’s statement on ALEC Mesothelioma bill
Today, the Republican controlled Assembly passed Assembly Bill 19, a bill to limit Mesothelioma victims’ access to courts after extensive exposure to asbestos.
Mar 20th, 2014 by State Rep. Chris TaylorTransit Plus Service Does Not Provide Enough Accessibility to Southridge
Supervisor Patricia Jursik Says Bus Stop at Mall Entrance Still Needed for Safety
Mar 20th, 2014 by Patricia JursikSupervisor David Bowen Calls Living Wage Ordinance Passage “A Major Win” for Low Wage Workers in Milwaukee County
Following the Milwaukee County Board's 12-6 veto override of a measure to increase the living wage to $11.32 for employees of contractors doing business with the County, Supervisor David Bowen issued the following statement.
Mar 20th, 2014 by State Rep. David BowenACA Enrollment Before March 31st a Powerful Job Creation Tool.
Premium tax credits inject needed revenue into local economies. 1 job created for every 30 people signed up.
Mar 20th, 2014 by Citizen Action of WisconsinSupervisor Russell Stamper II Says Cultural Assets Task Force Should Focus on Education, Transit, Neighborhood Rehabilitation and Street Repairs
Milwaukee County Supervisor Russell Stamper II said today that the Cultural and Entertainment Needs Task Force should focus on Milwaukee's neighborhood redevelopment, transit and street repair.
Mar 19th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, IIRep. Chris Taylor statement on GOP block of potentially life-saving oral chemotherapy bill
Today, Assembly Republicans refused to take up Assembly Bill 392, a bill that requires health insurance plans which cover chemotherapy also cover oral chemotherapy.
Mar 18th, 2014 by State Rep. Chris TaylorJoint statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Willie C. Wade
Our view of SB 324 – the proposed change to state law that would scale back the hours available to Milwaukee residents (and hundreds of thousands of other state residents) to cast their ballot during non-work day hours – is shameful and hypocritical.
Mar 13th, 2014 by Milwaukee Common CouncilPublic Input Needed for Parks 5-Year Strategic Plan
Milwaukee County Parks Seeks Public Input in the Development of 2015-2020 Strategic Plan
Mar 13th, 2014 by Press ReleaseSupervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Critical of Mental Health Bill
This Bill Lacks Accountability and Spends Tax Dollars Without Representation
Mar 13th, 2014 by Sup. Michael Mayo