Politics
Supervisor Deanna Alexander Votes Against Living Wage Resolution
Says It Makes Little Economic Sense, Will Hurt Jobs in Milwaukee County
Feb 6th, 2014 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Supervisor Taylor Disappointed with the County Board Adoption of the Minimum Wage Ordinance
The resolution would require employers who contract with the County to pay their employees a minimum of $11.33.
Feb 6th, 2014 by Steve F. Taylor
Assembly Democrats unveil a more responsible alternative to Gov. Walker’s spending plan
Proposal includes more funding for middle-class property tax relief, job training, rainy day fund
Feb 6th, 2014 by State Rep. Peter Barca
DOJ must stop prosecuting unconstitutional tickets
“Considering yesterday’s ruling, the DOJ must immediately dismiss all of the approximately 400 remaining frivolous citations.
Feb 6th, 2014 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Rep. Chris Taylor statement on AJR-81, latest ALEC scheme to hit Wisconsin
Yesterday, Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 81 passed out of the Committee on Campaigns and Elections on a party-line vote.
Feb 6th, 2014 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Proposed Mental Health Oversight Board Deserves Bipartisan Support
Dan Adams, candidate for the 19th Assembly District, is endorsing a proposal that would put professionals in charge of mental health care in Milwaukee County.
Feb 4th, 2014 by Dan Adams
Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. QUESTIONS Bill on Mental Health
Says Legislation Could Reduce Accountability, Looks Like More of the Same; He Questions How It Will Help Patients
Feb 3rd, 2014 by Sup. Michael Mayo
ACLU Files Lawsuit Seeking Freedom to Marry for Wisconsin Couples
The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Wisconsin and the law firm of Mayer Brown filed a federal lawsuit today on behalf of four same-sex couples who wish to marry in Wisconsin or are seeking recognition for their legal out-of-state marriages.
Feb 3rd, 2014 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Meet & Greet for Jonathan Brostoff Tomorrow
Meet & Greet for Jonathan Brostoff Tomorrow
Feb 3rd, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Alderman Murphy on announcement by Council President Willie Hines
Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy January 31, 2014
Jan 31st, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
President Hines to vacate Common Council seat
Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr., who has served as Milwaukee’s 15th District Alderman since 1996 and Council president since 2004, announced today that he is resigning his seat on the Council effective tomorrow, February 1, 2014.
Jan 31st, 2014 by Willie Hines
Supervisor Alexander Issues Statement on “Living Wage” Ordinance
Milwaukee County’s Committee on Finance, Personnel and Audit has pushed through ordinance changes that will set a minimum ‘living wage’ of $11.33 per hour for the employees of county contractors.
Jan 30th, 2014 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
