Politics
“Why we can’t wait”
Alderman Ashanti Hamilton selected as co-chair of Black Male Achievement Advisory Council April 3, 2014
Apr 3rd, 2014 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
SCOTUS sells elections to highest bidder
Today, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling in McCutcheon V. Federal Election Commission, which strikes down aggregate limits on federal campaign contributions.
Apr 2nd, 2014 by Chris Taylor
Statement of Supervisor David Bowen Regarding the April 1 Referendum
"Yesterday, wealthy special interests won a bad poll of public perception at the expense of our democratic principles."
Apr 2nd, 2014 by State Rep. David Bowen
Rep. Richards Urges Gov. Walker to Sign ShotSpotter Expansion
A bill to partially restore a $445,000 cut to the Milwaukee Police Department’s gunshot sensor program is headed to Gov. Scott Walker’s desk.
Apr 2nd, 2014 by Jon Richards
Milwaukee County Residents Finally Heard
Supervisor to Introduce Resolution Moving Board to Evening Meetings
Apr 2nd, 2014 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Statement of Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
"The outcome was pre-determined when, almost one year ago, state Republicans introduced legislation to dilute the people's representation."
Apr 2nd, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Statement on Milwaukee County Board Referendum
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele released the following statement about the Milwaukee County Board referendum.
Apr 1st, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Independent Investigation bill heads to Governor
The bill requires the investigation report be made public if the district attorney decides not to prosecute the officer involved and requires that family members of the deceased be notified about their legal rights and remedies.
Apr 1st, 2014 by Press Release
Statement from Rep. Barca on Senate passage of amended oral chemo bill
Today the Senate passed an amended version of the oral chemotherapy bill, which the Assembly passed last month.
Apr 1st, 2014 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Bipartisan drone legislation passes Senate
Bill to protect citizens’ privacy headed to Governor
Apr 1st, 2014 by Press Release
Forward Milwaukee County Debunks Myths about Referendum on County Board Pay
On the eve of a Milwaukee County referendum to right-size the compensation of Milwaukee County Supervisors, Forward Milwaukee County set forth facts surrounding the referendum.
Mar 31st, 2014 by Press Release
Supervisor David Bowen Criticizes Referendum, Supporters
Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen issued the following statement regarding tomorrow’s referendum on County Supervisors’ pay and benefits.
Mar 31st, 2014 by State Rep. David Bowen
