Politics

Across the nation, a bad week for streetcars

Across the nation, a bad week for streetcars

Cost overruns, low ridership, and a fire – is this where Milwaukee’s headed?

Rep. Taylor’s statement on GOP desperate budget ruse

Rep. Taylor’s statement on GOP desperate budget ruse

"Governor Walker hit the nail on the head when he called a Right to Work debate a ‘distraction.’"

Shameful and idiotic remarks deserve to be denounced

Shameful and idiotic remarks deserve to be denounced

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. February 20, 2015

Milwaukee earns a dubious ranking while the Mayor basks in streetcar fanfare

Milwaukee earns a dubious ranking while the Mayor basks in streetcar fanfare

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. February 20, 2015

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Action on Special ACA Enrollment Period

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Action on Special ACA Enrollment Period

In response to Baldwin request last week, HHS establishes a special enrollment period open to uninsured who paid 2014 tax penalty, but missed open enrollment period that ended February 15

Governor Walker, Republicans rush to pass “Right to Work” to distract from disastrous budget, economic mismanagement

Governor Walker, Republicans rush to pass “Right to Work” to distract from disastrous budget, economic mismanagement

In response, Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement.

We’ve been lulled into complacency – where is the outrage?

We’ve been lulled into complacency – where is the outrage?

As violence skyrockets, Milwaukee now second poorest large U.S. city

Rep. Barca Responds to GOP Finance Co-Chairs’ Attacks

Rep. Barca Responds to GOP Finance Co-Chairs’ Attacks

"It almost appears as if Republicans are putting together a Nixon-style enemies list for anyone who dares to disagree with their agenda."

Why the Small Vision For Milwaukee?

Why the Small Vision For Milwaukee?

We have a once in a lifetime opportunity to redevelop a major portion of our great American city.

Wisconsin Assembly leaders Barca, Vos to speak at Marquette Law conference on campaign finance regulation

Wisconsin Assembly leaders Barca, Vos to speak at Marquette Law conference on campaign finance regulation

The conversation between Barca and Vos, the third and final session of the conference, will be moderated by Mike Gousha.

Supervisor Alexander Issues Statement on Pension Veto Vote

Supervisor Alexander Issues Statement on Pension Veto Vote

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander today issued the following statement regarding the pension veto vote taken Tuesday:

Latest Pension Fix Explained

Latest Pension Fix Explained

Supervisor Theo Lipscomb, Sr., issued the following statement regarding the latest pension fix: