Politics
2013 budget reflects improved Milwaukee County finances
Report cites continued steps toward financial stability but warns of big hurdles remaining.
Oct 11th, 2012 by Public Policy ForumState Spending Rises, Local Spending Falls During Recent Recession
New Census Figures Point to Federal Stimulus, State Tax Hikes, Medicaid as Reasons
Oct 11th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers AllianceWisconsin Business Taxes Topped $8 Billion in 2011
Property, Not Income, Tax Largest Business Tax
Oct 9th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers AllianceOctober E-Update from Supervisor Jursik
October e-newsletter from Supervisor Patricia Jursik.
Oct 2nd, 2012 by Patricia JursikCommon Council to deliberate on Mayor’s proposed 2013 City Budget
Today, Mayor Tom Barrett delivered a 2013 proposed executive budget to the Milwaukee Common Council that provides some relief to property taxpayers, includes no employee layoffs and maintains police staffing, but also includes an agreement to have the city absorb police patrols in parks and 911 communications duties from the county.
Sep 27th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common CouncilMayor Barrett Presents 2013 City Budget to the Common Council
Homeowners Will See Services Maintained with Taxes and Fees Steady
Sep 27th, 2012 by Mayor Tom BarrettNew Fed Figures for 2010 Show Wisconsin Taxes 9th Highest Nationally
Taxes as Percent of Income Rise to 11.7%, Rank Unchanged
Sep 26th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance2012 Elections Infographic
Here’s a helpful election guide to share with your readers
Sep 20th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers AllianceReferendum push will be key focus at tonight’s anti-streetcar project rally at Serb Hall
Alderman Bob Donovan will introduce an item for immediate adoption at Tuesday’s full Common Council meeting that (if approved) would require city employees to cease and desist from performing any tasks related to the downtown streetcar project until a majority of Milwaukee voters approve a referendum question asking whether they support construction of the massive public project.
Sep 18th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob DonovanLieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch Joins “We Did Build It!” Event Line-up
CRG Network is proud to announce that Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch will join U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, Wall Street Journal and Fox News Economist Stephen Moore, and Heartland Institute Joseph Bast at the “We Did Build It!” event.
Sep 17th, 2012 by CRG NetworkState funds for BMO/Harris Bradley Center helpful; others could also be helped
In my view, I do not see this move as a flip flop on the part of the Governor .
Sep 14th, 2012 by Ald. Michael MurphyCouncil members set for NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner
The theme of this year’s event is “Reform, Restore, Refocus: Your Power, Your Decision-VOTE.”
Sep 14th, 2012 by Press Release