Politics
Supervisor Taylor Announces Three Town Hall Meetings
First meeting scheduled for this Wednesday, October 17.
Oct 15th, 2012 by Steve F. Taylor
Supervisor Lipscomb Invites Residents To a Town Hall Meeting on the Budget
Milwaukee County Supervisor Theodore Lipscomb, Sr. invites 1st District residents to join him for a Town Hall Meeting focusing on the County’s 2013 Budget at the North Shore Library.
Oct 15th, 2012 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Public Policy Forum Praise Abele’s Budget
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the nationally respected, non-partisan, Public Policy Forum have both praised Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele’s 2013 Budget proposal.
Oct 14th, 2012 by County Executive Chris Abele
“Buy Milwaukee/American” proposal passes committee, headed for Common Council vote
The full Milwaukee Common Council will vote October 16, 2012 on a proposal that would require the City of Milwaukee to purchase certain Milwaukee-made goods.
Oct 11th, 2012 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
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 Forum
State 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 Alliance
Wisconsin Business Taxes Topped $8 Billion in 2011
Property, Not Income, Tax Largest Business Tax
Oct 9th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
October E-Update from Supervisor Jursik
October e-newsletter from Supervisor Patricia Jursik.
Oct 2nd, 2012 by Patricia Jursik
Common 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 Council
Mayor 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 Barrett
New 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 Alliance
2012 Elections Infographic
Here’s a helpful election guide to share with your readers
Sep 20th, 2012 by Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
