Politics
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.
Apr 22nd, 2013 by Press ReleaseState Must Move Forward on County Reform
Freshman County Supervisor Exposes Board’s Real Intentions
Apr 19th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna AlexanderMilwaukee County Board Announces Major Board Reform Overhaul
$2.75 Million Cut to Board Budget
Apr 18th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of SupervisorsListening 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.
Apr 17th, 2013 by Common Council President Jose PerezBlaming and criticizing job creating businesses is a dumb thing to do
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan
Apr 16th, 2013 by State Rep. Bob DonovanAbele, 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.
Apr 15th, 2013 by County Executive Chris AbeleSupervisor Alexander Testifies on Assembly Bill 85
Supervisor Supports Bill, Urges Amendments
Apr 11th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna AlexanderFreshmen 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.
Apr 11th, 2013 by Press ReleaseCounty 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.
Apr 11th, 2013 by County Executive Chris AbeleMilwaukee 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.
Apr 9th, 2013 by Ald. Ashanti HamiltonRep. 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.”
Apr 9th, 2013 by State Rep. Chris TaylorStatement of Supervisor David Bowen Regarding the Retirements and Firings of County Executive’s Administration
Supervisor Questions Sudden Departures, Abele Administration’s High Turnover
Apr 8th, 2013 by State Rep. David Bowen