Politics
Rep. Taylor statement on special session property tax bill
“This bill continues the bad policies of Scott Walker and legislative Republicans that benefit the wealthiest individuals on the backs of hard-working Wisconsin families and children.”
Oct 17th, 2013 by Chris Taylor
High-performing teacher-led schools could be evicted under lawmakers’ proposals
Even after amendments, legislation could force sales of schools recognized nationally for excellence
Oct 17th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Republicans reject property tax cut
Democratic plan would have been a decrease for all property taxpayers rather than less of a hike for a few
Oct 17th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
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.
Oct 14th, 2013 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Taylor Names Thomas Harris New Chief of Staff
For Immediate Release
Oct 11th, 2013 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
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
Oct 10th, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Mayor urges Alderman Donovan to run for DA
Statement of Alderman Bob Donovan October 10, 2013
Oct 10th, 2013 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
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.
Oct 10th, 2013 by Chris Taylor
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.
Oct 9th, 2013 by Sup. Peggy A. West
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.
Oct 9th, 2013 by Sup. Michael Mayo
FoodShare benefits will run out November 2
Government shutdown threatens food security of 859,000 Wisconsinites
Oct 4th, 2013 by Hunger Task Force
Game of musical chairs further highlights scandal
Statement from Rep. Barca on latest developments in United Sportsmen fiasco
Oct 3rd, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
