Politics

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Walker leading in race for Wisconsin governor; attorney general race remains tied

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Walker leading in race for Wisconsin governor; attorney general race remains tied

A new Poll in the Wisconsin governor’s race finds Republican Gov. Scott Walker receiving the support of 50 percent of likely voters and Democratic challenger Mary Burke receiving 45 percent support.

Supervisor Gerry Broderick Says County Executive’s Proposed Budget Projects Unrealistic Savings, Places Burden on the Backs of County Employees
Public Safety Committee to take up ShotSpotter expansion, pot penalties

Public Safety Committee to take up ShotSpotter expansion, pot penalties

A proposal to significantly expand the ShotSpotter gunshot detection area in Milwaukee will be discussed by the Public Safety Committee.

County Executive Abele Introduces $1.3 Billion Budget for 2015

County Executive Abele Introduces $1.3 Billion Budget for 2015

Highlighting increases in public safety, mental health care and other critical services, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele introduced his 2015 Recommended Budget today.

Alderman Zielinski to host Art Stop Unveiling event Friday

Alderman Zielinski to host Art Stop Unveiling event Friday

Mayor Barrett, County Board Chairwoman Dimitrijevic also scheduled to participate

Milwaukee County Supervisor Mark Borkowski to Hold Town Hall Meetings

Milwaukee County Supervisor Mark Borkowski to Hold Town Hall Meetings

Meetings on October 7 and 14 Designed to Get Input From Constituents on Key Issues

Communications Via Press Release: Audits Provide Good Factual Background
Communications Via Press Release

Audits Provide Good Factual Background

Supervisor Jursik Criticizes the Use of Issuing Press Releases as “Shilling for Time on Talk Radio”.

Historical record shows high-performing school was always part of Malcolm X redevelopment plan
Supervisor Alexander Shines Light on the False Claims for Retaliatory Audit

Supervisor Alexander Shines Light on the False Claims for Retaliatory Audit

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander released a statement today regarding the County Board’s vote to move forward with an audit.

5.5 Million Plus Reasons Why Scott Walker’s Ethics Reform Plan Was a Lie

5.5 Million Plus Reasons Why Scott Walker’s Ethics Reform Plan Was a Lie

Ethics Plan Promised 'Scott Walker Will Not Accept Any Campaign Contributions (From Any Source) From the Time He Takes Office... Until the State Budget Is Signed Into Law'

Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve F. Taylor Says Audit Vote Meant to Show Costs of “Living Wage”
ACLU Comment on Federal Appeals Court Action on Wisconsin Voter ID

ACLU Comment on Federal Appeals Court Action on Wisconsin Voter ID

The full Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals today declined to rehear a three-judge panel's order reinstating Wisconsin's voter ID law prior to the midterm election