Politics
Gov. Walker chooses right-wing extremism over Wisconsin’s health
Rep. Barca calls on Republican legislators to do the right thing on health care
Feb 13th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Initial Reaction to Walker Decision to Turn Down Medicaid Money
At a news conference in Madison this afternoon Governor Scott Walker announced his plans to turn down billions of dollars in new federal Medicaid money to fill the holes in Wisconsin’s BadgerCare program.
Feb 13th, 2013 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Supervisor Condemns Meddling that Caused Resignation
“While Poulus’ boss may have given him some well-intentioned career advise to help him avoid the discomfort of a politically volatile situation, I am dismayed to hear that ‘punishing’ Poulus was even discussed by elected officials, much less demanded by them.”
Feb 13th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Supervisor Mayo Challenges County Executive Claims in State of the County Address
Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. challenged several items in the State of the County speech delivered by the county executive on Monday, February 11, 2013 at the Oak Creek Police Department.
Feb 11th, 2013 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Unveils Countywide Governement Reform Initiative
“OUR Milwaukee County” Aimed at Comprehensive, Inclusive and Local Government Reform
Feb 8th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Unanimously Approved Audit Plan Has Major Flaws
Comprehensive performance plan carelessly tossed aside
Feb 8th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
County Executive Abele Applauds Gov. Walker’s Commitment to Mental Health
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele applauds Governor Scott Walker’s announcement today of a $29 million investment in mental health programs and services.
Feb 6th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Walker Injects False Issue in Medicaid Decision
In response to growing pressure to accept billions of dollars in federal Medicaid money to fill the holes in BadgerCare, and guarantee that over 170,000 Wisconsinites have access to the secure health care they need to prosper and succeed, Governor Walker has been injected a false reason for not taking the money.
Feb 6th, 2013 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Supervisor Alexander Calls for Audit of County Board
Two-Thirds board vote required before proposal can even be heard.
Feb 6th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
A Proposal to Downsize County Board and Staff
An open letter to the residents of Milwaukee County
Feb 5th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Plan to Strengthen BadgerCare Unveiled at State Capitol
Provides another stepping stone to rebuilding Wisconsin’s middle-class
Feb 5th, 2013 by Jon Richards
Immigration reform holds promise for Milwaukee, U.S., aldermen say
The City of Milwaukee and the U.S. stand to benefit under much needed immigration reform principles announced by President Obama earlier this week, Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. and Alderman José G. Pérez said today.
Feb 1st, 2013 by Milwaukee Common Council
