Politics

Governor Walker is Wrong: Kenosha Casino Would Be a Taxpayer Bonanza
Governor Walker is Wrong

Kenosha Casino Would Be a Taxpayer Bonanza

Project would create up to 10,000 jobs, draw millions of new tourists each year

Proposal to create inner city opportunities deserves a close look

Proposal to create inner city opportunities deserves a close look

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan January 29, 2015

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for a Clean Homeland Security Funding Bill

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for a Clean Homeland Security Funding Bill

With Homeland Security funding set to expire, full funding bill for 2015 fiscal year urgently needed to maintain counterterrorism efforts

Statement by President Michael Bonds, Ph.D., regarding the New Opportunities for Milwaukee document

Statement by President Michael Bonds, Ph.D., regarding the New Opportunities for Milwaukee document

Milwaukee Public Schools was not sent a copy of this plan, which was provided to the district by the news media.

Congressman Paul Ryan goes “On the Issues” at Marquette Law School

Congressman Paul Ryan goes “On the Issues” at Marquette Law School

onday, Feb. 9, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St.

Ald. Bauman Responds to ATU Local 998’s Anti-streetcar Letter

Ald. Bauman Responds to ATU Local 998’s Anti-streetcar Letter

Letter to ATU Local 998 was released to the media by Alderman Robert Bauman.

Indiana Makes Wisconsin Last Great Lakes State Not to Take Medicaid Dollars

Indiana Makes Wisconsin Last Great Lakes State Not to Take Medicaid Dollars

Indiana’s Republican Governor reached a deal Tuesday to accept enhanced federal dollars to strengthen its Medicaid program.

Local transit union opposes Milwaukee streetcar plans

Local transit union opposes Milwaukee streetcar plans

Alderman Davis, a leader in the opposition to the streetcar proposal, welcomed the letter from the transit union.

Walker proposes staggering cuts to UW System

Walker proposes staggering cuts to UW System

Proposal hurts Wisconsin students and families

Rep. Zepnick Says Ald. Donovan Owes Milwaukee an Apology

Rep. Zepnick Says Ald. Donovan Owes Milwaukee an Apology

"I I hope Bob Donovan does the right thing and stands with the rest of Milwaukee who do not want a public infrastructure debate going into the toilet of racial and fear-mongering tactics."

Statement from Rep. Barca on Governor Walker’s UW System Plan

Statement from Rep. Barca on Governor Walker’s UW System Plan

"Budgets are about priorities and once again dramatically slashing higher education in the 21st Century global economy will drastically take Wisconsin in the wrong direction."

Governor Scott Walker Announces “Pay Their Way” Plan for Milwaukee Bucks Arena

Governor Scott Walker Announces “Pay Their Way” Plan for Milwaukee Bucks Arena

Governor Scott Walker today announced a first-of-its-kind “Pay Their Way” plan to grow the economy and protect state taxpayers from the loss of current and future tax revenue generated by the Milwaukee Bucks.