Politics
Free 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 BarcaDOJ must stop prosecuting unconstitutional tickets
“Considering yesterday’s ruling, the DOJ must immediately dismiss all of the approximately 400 remaining frivolous citations.
Feb 6th, 2014 by Chris TaylorRep. Chris Taylor statement on AJR-81, latest ALEC scheme to hit Wisconsin
Yesterday, Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 81 passed out of the Committee on Campaigns and Elections on a party-line vote.
Feb 6th, 2014 by Chris TaylorProposed Mental Health Oversight Board Deserves Bipartisan Support
Dan Adams, candidate for the 19th Assembly District, is endorsing a proposal that would put professionals in charge of mental health care in Milwaukee County.
Feb 4th, 2014 by Dan AdamsSupervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. QUESTIONS Bill on Mental Health
Says Legislation Could Reduce Accountability, Looks Like More of the Same; He Questions How It Will Help Patients
Feb 3rd, 2014 by Sup. Michael MayoACLU Files Lawsuit Seeking Freedom to Marry for Wisconsin Couples
The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Wisconsin and the law firm of Mayer Brown filed a federal lawsuit today on behalf of four same-sex couples who wish to marry in Wisconsin or are seeking recognition for their legal out-of-state marriages.
Feb 3rd, 2014 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin