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Feb 26th, 2014 by Press ReleaseAdams Campaign Announces Release of First Web Ad
This morning the Adams for Assembly campaign released its first web ad introducing Dan Adams.
Feb 26th, 2014 by Dan AdamsSetting the record straight—Milwaukee sends delegation to address violence among black males
The work of Milwaukee’s Black Male Achievement Advisory Council, or BMAAC, is garnering national attention, and has already resulted in city officials being invited to participate in this week’s Cities United summit in New Orleans.
Feb 25th, 2014 by Joe Davis, Sr.Bombshell New Report Casts Doubt on Gov. Walker’s Denial of Secret Email System in Governor’s Office
Report Cites Source Confirming Use of Laptops and Personal Emails by Key Members of Governor’s State Staff
Feb 25th, 2014 by One Wisconsin NowBrostoff endorses Richards for Wisconsin attorney general
Jonathan Brostoff, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 19, announced his endorsement today of State Representative Jon Richards for Wisconsin attorney general.
Feb 25th, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan BrostoffMayor Tom Barrett’s 2014 State of the City Address
Milwaukee February 24, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery
Feb 24th, 2014 by Mayor Tom BarrettStatement of Supervisor Tony Staskunas Regarding Review Panel’s Rejection of Transit RFP
Milwaukee County Supervisor Tony Staskunas, Vice Chair of the Administrative Determination Review Committee, Issued the Following Statement on the Committee's Rejection of a Transit RFP
Feb 21st, 2014 by Sup. Tony StaskunasRep. Taylor statement on living wage preemption bill
Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 750, which would preempt Dane County’s local living wage ordinance and impact the city of Madison’s living wage ordinance.
Feb 21st, 2014 by Chris TaylorCounty Board’s Flawed Decision Costs Taxpayers $76 Million
Today, a special committee hand-picked by County Board leaders, spent five minutes in open session and quickly voted to not allow the contract.
Feb 20th, 2014 by County Executive Chris AbeleWEDC Data Shows Partisan Correlation to Job Creation
Report finds WEDC job creation/retention figures much higher in Republican districts, large geographic variation
Feb 20th, 2014 by Citizen Action of WisconsinMilwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander Supports Reallocating Money for Transit and Roads
Supervisor Deanna Alexander said today that she supported efforts by Milwaukee Ald. Bob Donovan to reallocate funding for a downtown Milwaukee streetcar.
Feb 20th, 2014 by Sup. Deanna AlexanderCity will fight last-ditch effort by cab companies to preserve unfair monopoly
The City of Milwaukee will move forward with plans to issue 100 new taxi cab licenses, even as a group of current taxi owners and operators attempt to thwart the legislative process with a last-ditch federal lawsuit.
Feb 20th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman