Politics

County Board Committee Passes Resolution Protesting MPS Takeover

County Board Committee Passes Resolution Protesting MPS Takeover

Measure Expresses Opposition to Law Allowing MPS Takeover by County Executive, Calls for County Executive to Advocate for Repeal

Wisconsin schools remain resilient

Wisconsin schools remain resilient

Historic K-12 cuts and massive voucher expansion can’t stop local schools

Statement from Senator Chris Larson on the State of Education Address

Statement from Senator Chris Larson on the State of Education Address

"The most-recent voucher school to close its doors did so just nine days into the school year"

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Obama Administration Investment in Wisconsin’s Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Efforts

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Obama Administration Investment in Wisconsin’s Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Efforts

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Awards Wisconsin $939,768 per year to advance prevention

Milwaukee’s poverty rate is unacceptable

Milwaukee’s poverty rate is unacceptable

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. September 17, 2015

The “Donut Effect” and Milwaukee’s suffocating poverty

The “Donut Effect” and Milwaukee’s suffocating poverty

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan September 17, 2015

Statement of Judge Joe Donald on retirement of Justice Patrick Crooks

Statement of Judge Joe Donald on retirement of Justice Patrick Crooks

“Justice N. Patrick Crooks has been a stalwart of the Wisconsin judiciary for almost four decades.”

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds President Obama’s Call to End Carried Interest Loophole

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds President Obama’s Call to End Carried Interest Loophole

In June, Senator Baldwin and Representative Levin Introduced Bill to Repeal Carried Interest Loophole

County Board Committee Passes Employment, Environmental Standards in Development Agreements Involving County Land, Subsidies

County Board Committee Passes Employment, Environmental Standards in Development Agreements Involving County Land, Subsidies

Supervisor Weishan Says Move Will Provide the Greatest Future Benefit for the Entire Community

Wisconsin Attorney General Schimel goes “On the Issues”

Wisconsin Attorney General Schimel goes “On the Issues”

He is working with local law enforcement to stop the dramatic surge in Milwaukee gun violence.

Bipartisan Legislation Introduced Modernizing Infant Passenger Safety Laws

Bipartisan Legislation Introduced Modernizing Infant Passenger Safety Laws

September 13-19 is National Child Passenger Safety Week.

Abele Thumbs Nose at Court

Abele Thumbs Nose at Court

Attempts to Ignore County Policy on Estabrook Dam