Politics
Rep. Richards Moves to Criminalize First Drunken Driving Offenses
Rep. Jon Richards unveiled legislation to criminalize first-offense drunken driving.
Feb 17th, 2014 by Jon Richards
Milwaukee County Supervisors David F. Bowen and Khalif Rainey Criticize County Executive on Veto of Living Wage Ordinance
“I urge my colleagues on the County Board to override this veto. The working poor are depending on people of conscience to help lift them out of poverty.”
Feb 14th, 2014 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Under new configuration, Finance and Personnel Committee will continue precedent of fiscal responsibility
I would like to thank Common Council President Michael Murphy for entrusting me with the responsibility of chairing the City of Milwaukee’s Finance and Personnel Committee.
Feb 14th, 2014 by Nik Kovac
Common Council President Murphy announces election for 15th District
The start date for circulating nomination papers was February 11.
Feb 13th, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Jonathan Brostoff Gives Support for Marriage Equality Amendment
The amendment would repeal a previous constitution amendment made in 2006 that banned gay marriage in Wisconsin.
Feb 13th, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Supervisor Taylor Welcomes State Bill Concerning County Mental Health Care Changes But Believes it Does Not Go Far Enough
The State of Wisconsin has in the past successfully taken over administration of certain functions of Milwaukee County government, such as the Income Maintenance Program.
Feb 13th, 2014 by Steve F. Taylor
Bill Gutting Living Wage Laws Moves Forward
Today, Republicans in the Assembly Labor Committee passed Assembly Bill 750.
Feb 13th, 2014 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
ACLU Supports Bill to Repeal Ban on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin commends two state lawmakers for introducing a bill today to repeal Wisconsin’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples.
Feb 13th, 2014 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Growth, Age, of Wisconsin Healthcare Signups Continue to Raise Concerns
Wisconsin's enrollment falls behind MN, IL, Nation both in increase in enrolled and in average age.
Feb 13th, 2014 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
February Wisconsin Obamacare Enrollment Update
56,436 Have Signed Up in WI: Numbers Surpass Expectations
Feb 13th, 2014 by Press Release
Legislature’s wage proposal tramples on working families, local control
Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski February 12, 2014
Feb 12th, 2014 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Strengths, experience reflected in changes in Common Council Committee Appointments
President Murphy has appointed Alderman Nik Kovac to succeed him as the new chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee.
Feb 12th, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
