Politics
In Defense of Same Day Registration
Mayor Barrett, government and community leaders, speak out against Governor Walker’s proposal to eliminate same day registration
Dec 4th, 2012 by Press ReleaseAlderwoman Coggs elected to NLC National Black Caucus leadership post
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs has been elected to serve as Region 7 Director of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) for the National League of Cities.
Dec 4th, 2012 by Ald. Milele CoggsAlderman Davis named to National League of Cities Board of Directors for 2nd term
Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. has been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the National League of Cities (NLC) for a second term.
Dec 4th, 2012 by Joe Davis, Sr.Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Announces Seven “Chat with the Chair” Events for the Month of December
“Chats” set for Whitefish Bay, South Milwaukee, West Milwaukee, Greenfield, Greendale, Hales Corners and Bayside
Nov 29th, 2012 by Jeramey JanneneCommon Council adopts “Buy Milwaukee/Buy American” proposal
The Milwaukee Common Council took a significant step toward reinvesting in the local economy Tuesday, passing Alderman Tony Zielinski’s proposal that will require the city to purchase certain Milwaukee-made goods when it’s fiscally feasible.
Nov 27th, 2012 by Ald. Tony ZielinskiChairwoman Dimitrijevic Hosts Three “Chat with the Chair” Events This Week
“Chats” set for Cudahy, Shorewood and River Hills
Nov 26th, 2012 by Ald. Marina DimitrijevicFCC Should Yank Licenses of Wisconsin Radio Stations
National Media Watchdog Files FCC Legal Challenge to Pull Radio Licenses of WISN-AM and WTMJ-AM
Nov 19th, 2012 by Press ReleaseSupervisor Taylor Visits Milwaukee County Senior Dining Sites
Supervisor Taylor was appointed and unanimously confirmed to serve on the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging in June of this year.
Nov 19th, 2012 by Steve F. TaylorSupervisor Alexander Lends Support to Encourage Adoption
National Adoption Day is November 17
Nov 15th, 2012 by Sup. Deanna AlexanderRep. Richards calls on Gov. Walker to renounce arresting federal officials who are doing their jobs
Today Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee), the ranking member on the Assembly Committee on Health, released the following statement calling on Gov. Walker to oppose any legislation that would call for the arrest of federal officials who try to implement the Affordable Care Act in Wisconsin.
Nov 15th, 2012 by Jon RichardsSupervisor Weishan Applauds Start of Negotations Between Milwaukee Area Technical College and Faculty
Milwaukee County Supervisor John F. Weishan, Jr. released the following statement regarding the Milwaukee Area Technical College agreement to begin negotiations with MATC faculty.
Nov 14th, 2012 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.Milwaukee County Board Raises Taxes $6.3 Million
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors was given the unique opportunity today to make history and decrease taxes for Milwaukee County residents; instead they choose to raise taxes to pad their own benefits and support their own pet projects.
Nov 14th, 2012 by County Executive Chris Abele