Politics
Racine Mayor John Dickert Endorses John Hermes for State Assembly
John Hermes was first elected to the Greendale Village Board in 1998 and is currently serving his third term as village president.
Dec 5th, 2013 by J.B. Van HollenRep. Taylor’s statement on GOP rejection of BadgerCare expansion
Today, Republicans rejected an attempt by Assembly Democrats to accept billions of federal dollars to provide health care access for 83,000 Wisconsinites living in poverty.
Dec 4th, 2013 by Chris TaylorAttorney Dan Adams Announces Candidacy for 19th Assembly District
Emphasizes Results over Partisanship; Knowledge Economy
Dec 3rd, 2013 by Dan Adams“What is happening with the streetcar project?”
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan December 3, 2013
Dec 3rd, 2013 by State Rep. Bob DonovanMilwaukee’s Common Council Allows 100 More Taxis on City Streets
City responds to drivers’ court victory, but keeps unconstitutional cap on cabs. Lottery will determine who gets to go into business.
Nov 26th, 2013 by Institute for JusticeAbele’s Vetoes Lower Property Taxes, Increase Rainy Day Fund and Strikes a Compromise with Supervisors
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is issuing vetoes to the 2014 Budget that will lower property taxes $1.6 million while adding $2 million to the Debt Service Reserve, the County’s rainy day fund.
Nov 20th, 2013 by County Executive Chris AbeleCommissioner Cedric Cornwall Announces Campaign Kick-Off Event
Candidate for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge to Launch Campaign on November 20
Nov 18th, 2013 by Cedric CornwallYou don’t have to kick anyone off BadgerCare Plus
Governor Walker announced that he will call for a special session to give mothers and other individuals he is kicking off health care more time to transition to the Affordable Care Act.
Nov 14th, 2013 by Chris TaylorRedistricting reform the antidote to Republican extremism
Assembly Democratic freshmen urge support for non-partisan redistricting reform as fall session ends
Nov 13th, 2013 by Press ReleaseMilwaukee County Board Adopts 2014 Milwaukee County Budget
No Increase in the Tax Levy; Invests in Public Safety and Mental Health Services
Nov 12th, 2013 by Ald. Marina DimitrijevicCitizen Action Applauds Senator Baldwin’s Call to Delay Cuts to BadgerCare
Citizen Action of Wisconsin applauds Senator Baldwin’s common sense proposals to assure that Wisconsin families who need health coverage do not fall between the cracks.
Nov 12th, 2013 by Citizen Action of WisconsinMilwaukee County Supervisors Khalif Rainey, Russell Stamper II Demand Explanations on Abstention Votes
They Will Introduce a Resolution Requiring Explanations for Abstentions
Nov 11th, 2013 by Ald. Khalif Rainey