Politics

County Executive Abele Thanks Governor Walker for Signing Bill to Improve Mental Health Care

County Executive Abele Thanks Governor Walker for Signing Bill to Improve Mental Health Care

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele thanks Governor Scott Walker for signing a bill today that will create an independent board of experts to oversee Milwaukee County’s Behavioral Health Hospital.

New Study: Riders Want Improved Transit
New Study

Riders Want Improved Transit

Abele Offers Plan to Add Service, Asks For County Board Support

New Report: Wisconsin Receives an “A-“ in Annual Report on Transparency of Government Spending
New Report

Wisconsin Receives an “A-“ in Annual Report on Transparency of Government Spending

Wisconsin Highlighted as Most Improved State in the Nation

More Freedom for Wisconsin Citizens

More Freedom for Wisconsin Citizens

By Senate Democratic Leader Chris Larson and Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca

Milwaukee Municipal Court Appoints Part-Time Commissioners

Milwaukee Municipal Court Appoints Part-Time Commissioners

For the term beginning May 1, 2014, the Milwaukee Municipal Court has appointed new part-time commissioners.

David Bowen Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin’s 10th State Assembly District

David Bowen Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin’s 10th State Assembly District

David Bowen to run for Wisconsin’s 10th Assembly District

Jonathan Brostoff thanks Sandy Pasch for years of service

Jonathan Brostoff thanks Sandy Pasch for years of service

Jonathan Brostoff, candidate for State Assembly District 19, released a statement after Rep. Sandy Pasch’s announcement that she will not seek re-election.

Supervisor Peggy Romo West Applauds Common Council on Chavez Holiday

Supervisor Peggy Romo West Applauds Common Council on Chavez Holiday

Seeks Co-Sponsors For Resolution Creating an Optional County Holiday on Chavez's Birthday

Fallen Iraq War Soldier Honored with Street Renaming

Fallen Iraq War Soldier Honored with Street Renaming

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett are proud to announce the honorary renaming of a section of Richards Street after Army Specialist Michelle Witmer.

Rep. Goyke Statement on the Retirement of Rep. Sandy Pasch

Rep. Goyke Statement on the Retirement of Rep. Sandy Pasch

Rep. Evan Goyke released the following statement regarding the retirement of Rep. Sandy Pasch.

Statement from Rep. Barca on Rep. Pasch not running for re-election

Statement from Rep. Barca on Rep. Pasch not running for re-election

“I have been extremely fortunate to serve alongside Rep. Pasch for nearly six year."

African Americans and Latinos Losing Economic Ground in Milwaukee County and Nationwide

African Americans and Latinos Losing Economic Ground in Milwaukee County and Nationwide

​Milwaukee County Supervisor Khalif Rainey issued a statement following the release of the "State of Black America" report.