Politics

Milwaukee budget for 2014 gets high marks in Public Policy Forum report

Milwaukee budget for 2014 gets high marks in Public Policy Forum report

The non-partisan Public Policy Forum is giving the City of Milwaukee positive marks for the proposed 2014 city budget.

Taylor Names Thomas Harris New Chief of Staff
Statement from Rep. Barca on GOP property tax plan

Statement from Rep. Barca on GOP property tax plan

Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement today about the property tax plan announced by Gov. Walker and Republican legislators

Mayor urges Alderman Donovan to run for DA

Mayor urges Alderman Donovan to run for DA

Statement of Alderman Bob Donovan October 10, 2013

Taylor statement on free speech settlement

Taylor statement on free speech settlement

The Wisconsin Department of Administration and the American Civil Liberties Union announced a settlement in the ACLU’s lawsuit against the state over illegal permitting policies that restrict free speech at the State Capitol.

Supervisor Peggy Romo West Says Milwaukee County Board Has Set a Path for Mental Health Redesign of Today

Supervisor Peggy Romo West Says Milwaukee County Board Has Set a Path for Mental Health Redesign of Today

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors has set the course for the significant expansion of mental health programming into the community and the downsizing of the residential units at Milwaukee County's Mental Health Complex, Supervisor Peggy Romo West said today.

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Criticizes Move to Take Away Mental Health Authority From County Board

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Criticizes Move to Take Away Mental Health Authority From County Board

Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. today said that any efforts to remove the County Board’s authority over the County’s mental health system are an attempt to place blame on the Board for mismanagement at the Behavioral Health Division.

FoodShare benefits will run out November 2

FoodShare benefits will run out November 2

Government shutdown threatens food security of 859,000 Wisconsinites

Game of musical chairs further highlights scandal

Game of musical chairs further highlights scandal

Statement from Rep. Barca on latest developments in United Sportsmen fiasco

Youth Council hosts discussion with Egyptian students

Youth Council hosts discussion with Egyptian students

Members of the Milwaukee Youth Council (MYC) met Monday (September 30) at City Hall with five students from Egypt who represent the organization EYouth, to discuss openly about youth life in the United States and what role youth worldwide play in government legislation.

Supervisors Demand Answers From County Executive on How He Intends to Fix His $1.5 Million 2014 Recommended Budget Error
Supervisor David Bowen Says Affordable Health Care Access Can Help Stop Violence

Supervisor David Bowen Says Affordable Health Care Access Can Help Stop Violence

Issues Statement in Support of ACA, Saying Health Care Access Will Help Mental, Physical Healthcare Issues and Help Put a Stop to Violence