Politics

Coverage of Government and Elections in the Age of Digital Media

Coverage of Government and Elections in the Age of Digital Media

Join the Public Policy Forum, and its partners from Marquette University's Diederich College of Communication and the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, at a Viewpoint Luncheon that will explore the changing face of public policy reporting.

Adams Campaign Announces Release of First Web Ad

Adams Campaign Announces Release of First Web Ad

This morning the Adams for Assembly campaign released its first web ad introducing Dan Adams.

Setting the record straight—Milwaukee sends delegation to address violence among black males

Setting 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.

Bombshell New Report Casts Doubt on Gov. Walker’s Denial of Secret Email System in Governor’s Office

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

Brostoff endorses Richards for Wisconsin attorney general

Brostoff 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.

Mayor Tom Barrett’s 2014 State of the City Address

Mayor Tom Barrett’s 2014 State of the City Address

Milwaukee February 24, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery

Statement of Supervisor Tony Staskunas Regarding Review Panel’s Rejection of Transit RFP

Statement 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

Rep. Taylor statement on living wage preemption bill

Rep. 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.

County Board’s Flawed Decision Costs Taxpayers $76 Million

County 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.

WEDC Data Shows Partisan Correlation to Job Creation

WEDC Data Shows Partisan Correlation to Job Creation

Report finds WEDC job creation/retention figures much higher in Republican districts, large geographic variation

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander Supports Reallocating Money for Transit and Roads

Milwaukee 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.

City will fight last-ditch effort by cab companies to preserve unfair monopoly

City 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.