Politics

Tribute to Rosa Parks’s Life of Activism

Tribute to Rosa Parks’s Life of Activism

On Friday, April 26, at 7:00 pm, a diverse group of over 25 community organizations will sponsor a celebration of the lifelong activism of Rosa Parks.

State Must Move Forward on County Reform

State Must Move Forward on County Reform

Freshman County Supervisor Exposes Board’s Real Intentions

Milwaukee County Board Announces Major Board Reform Overhaul
Listening Session with Alderman Jose G. Perez

Listening Session with Alderman Jose G. Perez

Alderman José G. Pérez is hosting a 12th District Listening session TONIGHT to meet residents and discuss issues that affect local neighborhoods and the city as a whole.

Blaming and criticizing job creating businesses is a dumb thing to do
Abele, Barrett and Other Milwaukee Leaders Urge Legislature to Restore Transit Funding

Abele, Barrett and Other Milwaukee Leaders Urge Legislature to Restore Transit Funding

A coalition of Milwaukee leaders are sending a letter to lawmakers in Madison asking them to restore cuts in transit funding and requesting that they maintain the segregated Transportation Fund.

Supervisor Alexander Testifies on Assembly Bill 85

Supervisor Alexander Testifies on Assembly Bill 85

Supervisor Supports Bill, Urges Amendments

Freshmen legislators push new legislation to correct flawed partisan redistricting process

Freshmen legislators push new legislation to correct flawed partisan redistricting process

Freshmen Democratic legislators from the State Assembly today announced new legislation that would remove the redistricting authority from politicians and assigns it to a non-partisan body.

County Executive Chris Abele’s Statement on the Passage of the Milwaukee County Reform Bill

County Executive Chris Abele’s Statement on the Passage of the Milwaukee County Reform Bill

The full Assembly is expected to take up the reform bill next week.

Milwaukee Jobs Act components get boost from Council

Milwaukee Jobs Act components get boost from Council

The Common Council has approved changes that will make it easier for groups and businesses to help implement key components of the Milwaukee Jobs Act, which could help put dozens of city residents in new jobs this summer.

Rep. Taylor joins statewide petition drive against private voucher school expansion

Rep. Taylor joins statewide petition drive against private voucher school expansion

“Governor Walker gave our public schools the largest cut in state history in his first budget.”

Statement of Supervisor David Bowen Regarding the Retirements and Firings of County Executive’s Administration

Statement of Supervisor David Bowen Regarding the Retirements and Firings of County Executive’s Administration

Supervisor Questions Sudden Departures, Abele Administration’s High Turnover