Politics
Wisconsin could save $27.6 million with simple, proven method to curb offshore tax dodging, new study finds LFB Memo estimates $28.8 million increase in state revenues
Wisconsin taxpayers could save $27.6 million from a simple reform to crack down on offshore tax dodging.
Feb 11th, 2014 by WISPIRG FoundationMental Health Bill Does Nothing for Patients
Where Are the Changes to the System that Make Improvements for Patients. And How Does It Improve Accountability for the Patients?
Feb 10th, 2014 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.Milwaukee County Board Approves Next Steps for Solar Farm at Mitchell Airport
The Milwaukee County Board has passed a resolution to study the feasibility of a new solar project at Mitchell International Airport.
Feb 10th, 2014 by Ald. Marina DimitrijevicSupervisor Lipscomb Praises Passage of 2014 Ready-to-Work Investment
Legislation Provides $400,000 for Extension of “R2W” Program
Feb 7th, 2014 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.Milwaukee County Board Passess Rainey’s Resolution to Create Minority Impact Statements for County Contracts and Grants of $300,000 or More
Ordinance Would Ensure That At-Risk Minority Populations Are Considered in County Projects
Feb 7th, 2014 by Ald. Khalif RaineyFree Wi-Fi service launches on Amtrak Hiawatha Service
Wisconsin DOT and Amtrak officials to make formal announcement
Feb 7th, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of TransportationSupervisor Peggy Romo West Critizes Mental Health Bill
Says Reform Bill Under Consideration by Legislature Will Not Help Patient Care
Feb 6th, 2014 by Sup. Peggy A. WestBowen Thanks Colleagues for Passage of Living Wage
Encourages County Executive to Sign Ordinance
Feb 6th, 2014 by State Rep. David BowenSupervisor Gerry Broderick Criticizes Gov. Scott Walker’s Support of Mental Health Bill
Milwaukee County Supervisor Gerry Broderick issued the following statement regarding Gov. Scott Walker’s support of a mental health “reform” bill currently being considered in the Legislature.
Feb 6th, 2014 by Gerry BroderickSupervisor Deanna Alexander Votes Against Living Wage Resolution
Says It Makes Little Economic Sense, Will Hurt Jobs in Milwaukee County
Feb 6th, 2014 by Sup. Deanna AlexanderSupervisor Taylor Disappointed with the County Board Adoption of the Minimum Wage Ordinance
The resolution would require employers who contract with the County to pay their employees a minimum of $11.33.
Feb 6th, 2014 by Steve F. TaylorAssembly Democrats unveil a more responsible alternative to Gov. Walker’s spending plan
Proposal includes more funding for middle-class property tax relief, job training, rainy day fund
Feb 6th, 2014 by State Rep. Peter Barca