Politics
City cannot delegate regulation of taxicabs to county
The City of Milwaukee may not legally delegate its authority to regulate and license taxicabs and taxicab operators to Milwaukee County, according to an opinion released this week by the Office of City Attorney Grant F. Langley.
Jan 17th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
City’s pension fund outperforms state, Milwaukee County funds in 2013
The City of Milwaukee Employes’ Retirement System (CMERS) pension fund’s preliminary year-end results show the fund earned a return of 19.6%, gross of fees.
Jan 17th, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
State surplus must ensure long-term economic security for Wisconsin working families
Rep. Barca emphasizes a bold approach that remedies Wisconsin’s lagging recovery
Jan 16th, 2014 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Rep. Richards Applauds Move to Provide $175,000 for ShotSpotter
Rep. Jon Richards released the following statement in support of a proposal announced today to provide $175,000 in state funds for the Milwaukee Police Department’s ShotSpotter Program.
Jan 16th, 2014 by Jon Richards
Citizen Action Alarmed by Gov. Walker’s Support of Poverty Wage Agencies
Governor Walker's support of less-than-minimum-wage industries reveals shocking disregard for fair pay
Jan 16th, 2014 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Rep. Taylor statement on child support and placement bill
Today, the Assembly Family Law Committee announced it will pull Assembly Bill 540 from tomorrow’s public hearing agenda.
Jan 14th, 2014 by Chris Taylor
Mayor’s streetcar double-down doesn’t match up with his claim on jobs priority
Mayor’s streetcar double-down doesn’t match up with his claim on jobs priority
Jan 14th, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Supervisor Russell Stamper II Calls for Transit to be Part of Capital Needs Discussion
Says Arena and Cultural Amenities Should Not Be Only Focus of Discussion
Jan 13th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Representative Goyke Testifies on Assembly Bill 518 – “Lindsey’s Law”
Today, State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) testified before the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice in support of Assembly Bill 518, “Lindsey’s Law.”
Jan 9th, 2014 by Evan Goyke
Rep. Richards Reaffirms Call to Pass Universal Background Checks Law
Today, Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) reaffirmed his call for a public hearing and passage of his bill to require criminal background checks for all firearms transactions in Wisconsin.
Jan 7th, 2014 by Jon Richards
Adams announces support for “Higher Education Lower Debt” bill
Dan Adams, a candidate for Wisconsin’s 19th Assembly District, stated his support for AB498.
Dec 19th, 2013 by Dan Adams
County Executive Abele Meets With White House Staff on ACA & Minimum Wage
In addition to raising the minimum wage, Abele is focused on closing the wage gap by helping people get back to work and into more skilled, higher paying jobs, through stronger economic development and jobs training.
Dec 19th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
