Politics
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Appoints MPS Graduate, Long-Time Public School Advocate Dr. Demond Means Commissioner of Opportunity Schools Program
Dr. Means is a graduate of Milwaukee’s Riverside University High School.
Nov 12th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Governor Scott Walker Signs 49 Bills Into Law
Governor Scott Walker signed 49 bills into law today at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Barca, Lassa Invite Bipartisan Support for WEDC Replacement
Speaker Vos Agrees State Needs New Model for Jobs Agency
Nov 11th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Common Ground Pushes for Safer Streets
Common Ground urges Common Council to adopt school bus Stop Sign Ordinance
Nov 11th, 2015 by Common Ground Southeastern Wisconsin
Over $1 Million in Debt, Walker Continues to Delay Repaying Taxpayers
“Before the governor pays another penny to a campaign consultant or vendor, Wisconsin taxpayers should be reimbursed immediately.”
Nov 10th, 2015 by Katrina Shankland
U.S. Senator Baldwin Calls for Conference Committee to Take Action on Rail Safety Reforms
Baldwin provisions would significantly improve transparency and safety in communities along oil train routes
Nov 10th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
DOJ Closes Review Into the Death of Dontre Hamilton
“As a mother to two young Black men, I am especially saddened by the Department of Justice’s decision not to bring criminal civil rights charges against Officer Christopher Manney.”
Nov 10th, 2015 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Statement from Senator Chris Larson on Ensuring Wisconsin Workers Receive Fair Wages
“Under Walker’s Wisconsin we are seeing stagnant wages, a shrinking middle class, and businesses fleeing our state.”
Nov 10th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Board Passes Amendment Asking for Creation of Regional Transit Authority
“Let The People Have Their Say on Transit”
Nov 9th, 2015 by Sup. Michael Mayo
Supervisors Johnson, Schmitt Commend County Board on Budget Balance
2016 Budget Provides More for Public Safety, Enhancements for Parks and Transit
Nov 9th, 2015 by Sup. Willie Johnson
Shilling, Billings call for rail safety improvements
Rail safety improvements are needed to prevent train derailments and protect local communities from potentially catastrophic accidents.
Nov 9th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
County Board Passes Responsible Budget
More Money for Public Safety, Less Borrowing, and a Balanced Budget
Nov 9th, 2015 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
