Politics

Rep. Zepnick Proposes Transportation Funding for Wisconsin Communities

Rep. Zepnick Proposes Transportation Funding for Wisconsin Communities

Zepnick’s plan allows cities or counties to tax gasoline at the pump with Wisconsin’s sales tax, and all revenue be placed in a local infrastructure fund

Alderman Donovan calls for DOJ audit of Milwaukee Police Department IT

Alderman Donovan calls for DOJ audit of Milwaukee Police Department IT

Alderman says video data snafu part of a “pattern” of issues

Alderman Witkowski schedules report on MPD records failure

Alderman Witkowski schedules report on MPD records failure

News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Alderman Davis asks for investigation into MPD records failure

Alderman Davis asks for investigation into MPD records failure

News release from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Officer-involved shootings could be reduced with better police training on mental illness

Officer-involved shootings could be reduced with better police training on mental illness

“Training for law enforcement on how to properly interact with people with mental health challenges is not just the fiscally responsible thing to do, it’s the humane thing to do.”

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Statement on the Opportunity Schools and Partnership Program Proposal

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Statement on the Opportunity Schools and Partnership Program Proposal

Providing the best K-12 education system for the community should be a priority for everyone who lives in Milwaukee

GOP says ‘NO’ to student loan debt relief

GOP says ‘NO’ to student loan debt relief

"Simply allowing individuals to refinance their student loans at lower interest rates would save some families thousands of dollars a year."

For mayor, ignorance is bliss on MPD video snafu

For mayor, ignorance is bliss on MPD video snafu

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan May 12, 2015

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Legislation to Help Veterans Through Disability Claims Appeals Process

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Legislation to Help Veterans Through Disability Claims Appeals Process

Co-Sponsors the Veterans Appeals Assistance and Improvement Act of 2015

MPD lost video report requires action, immediate response

MPD lost video report requires action, immediate response

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. May 11, 2015

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces New Wisconsin State Director

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces New Wisconsin State Director

“I share Senator Baldwin’s strong commitment to public service and I am eager to put my experience to work for her in Wisconsin.”

Governor Walker’s Failed Jobs Agency Should be Scrapped

Governor Walker’s Failed Jobs Agency Should be Scrapped

The structure of WEDC raises questions about undue influence, further undermining public’s trust in their own government