Politics
Wisconsin School Voucher System May Not Discriminate Against Students with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Justice Says
In a letter released this week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) told Wisconsin that the state must ensure that students with disabilities who attend or seek to attend the state’s taxpayer funded voucher schools “do not encounter discrimination on the basis of their disabilities.”
May 2nd, 2013 by American Civil Liberties Union of WisconsinCounty Executive Abele Vetoes Board’s Plan
Veto Cites Legal Concerns and Lack of Clarity
May 2nd, 2013 by County Executive Chris AbeleNew audit shows continued lack of transparency, accountability at WEDC
No surprise Wisconsin is 44th in job growth, 45th in wage growth
May 1st, 2013 by State Rep. Peter BarcaAudit of Gov. Walker’s Jobs Agency Confirms Worst Fears
WEDC fails as Wisconsin ranks last in Midwest for Job Growth
May 1st, 2013 by Jon RichardsProposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits, improve taxi service to get special committee hearing
Committee chair invites hospitality industry reps to provide input
Apr 30th, 2013 by Ald. Terry WitkowskiSupervisor David Bowen Offers Support for Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic
Says Calls for Resignation a “Distraction from the Real Issues Facing Milwaukee County”
Apr 30th, 2013 by State Rep. David BowenChairman Cullen
County Supervisor Deanna Alexander in calling on Supervisor David Cullen to step down from his position as Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Audit, and Personnel.
Apr 29th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna AlexanderVice Chairwoman Romo West
County Supervisor Deanna Alexander is strongly questioning Peggy Romo West’s ability to be effective as Vice Chairwoman of the County Board.
Apr 29th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna AlexanderChairwoman Dimitrijevic
County Supervisor Deanna Alexander has joined four other supervisors in calling for Marina Dimitrijevic to relinquish her title as Chairwoman of the County Board
Apr 29th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna AlexanderSupervisor Taylor asks Chairwoman Dimitrijevic to Resign
Following today’s joint press conference asking for the resignation of Chairwoman Dimitrijevic, Supervisor Taylor issued the following statement.
Apr 29th, 2013 by Steve F. TaylorStatement of County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic on Calls for her Resignation as Board Chairwoman
The people of Milwaukee County do not want political stunts; they want elected officials to represent their best interests.
Apr 29th, 2013 by Ald. Marina DimitrijevicSupervisor Jim “Luigi” Schmitt Announces He Supports Move to Ask for Marina Dimitrijevic to Step Down as County Board Chairwoman
“Because of this lack of clarity and accountability, I cannot sit on the sidelines and will no longer continue to support our chairwoman.”
Apr 29th, 2013 by Jim Schmitt