Politics
A Call to U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson for Strong Reforms on International Migrants Day
Voces de la Frontera and a coalition of community and labor groups will on Tuesday, Dec. 18th, join the United Nations’ global celebration of International Migrants Day by asking U.S. Senator Ron Johnson to support meaningful immigration reform.
Dec 17th, 2012 by SEIU Local 1Gov. Walker needs to “shut the door” on ending same-day voter registration
No victory for voters or taxpayers until a veto is promised
Dec 12th, 2012 by Jon RichardsCounty Supervisors, Others to Call for End to Poverty Wages for Janitors
Contract for cleaning county buildings spurs concerns that public dollars fund family-sustaining jobs
Dec 12th, 2012 by SEIU Local 1Supervisor Bowen, Coalition of Organizations, Citizens Applaud Reverse Decision By Fire and Police Comission
Supervisor, Others Call Reversal a Vote for Public Safety
Dec 12th, 2012 by State Rep. David BowenPublic vetting process needed for Fire and Police Commission appointments
Joint Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, and Alderman José G. Pérez
Dec 12th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common CouncilWalker Reversal on Same Day Registration Does Not Go Far Enough
According to press reports today Governor Walker has reversed himself on repealing same day registration, stating he would not sign a bill that cost as much money as the Government Accountability Board has estimated.
Dec 12th, 2012 by Citizen Action of WisconsinGov. Walker, GOP Allies Put Voter Suppression Ahead of Helping the Middle Class
In his latest blog post on the Huffington Post website, Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) calls on Gov. Scott Walker and legislative Republicans to drop their plans to end same-day voter registration.
Dec 11th, 2012 by Jon RichardsCounty Board Fiddles as Mental Health System Burns
An Open Letter to Media and Residents of Milwaukee County from Milwaukee County Supervisor Joe Sanfelippo
Dec 11th, 2012 by State Rep. Joe SanfelippoFPC’s change of heart in Schoen case sets dangerous precedent
Today’s reversal by the Fire and Police Commission on the reinstatement of Officer Richard Schoen should be very troubling to Milwaukee residents.
Dec 11th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob DonovanFire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community
Fire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community
Dec 11th, 2012 by Willie HinesFire and Police Commission makes the right call
Fire and Police Commission makes the right call
Dec 11th, 2012 by Ald. Milele CoggsChairwoman Dimitrijevic Hosts Final Leg of “Chat with the Chair” Listening Session Tour of Milwaukee County
Four “Chats” set for this week include South Milwaukee, West Milwaukee, Greenfield and Greendale
Dec 10th, 2012 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic