Politics
Legislators Seek to Outlaw Discrimination Against Long-Term Unemployed
At a media event Wednesday at the State Capitol, Citizen Action of Wisconsin, State Representative Mandela Barnes and State Senator Dave Hansen announced legislation banning employment discrimination against the long term unemployed.
Jan 22nd, 2014 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Denied by GOP Party Line Vote
Today State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) put forward a resolution in the Wisconsin State Assembly that addresses the sudden closure of LifeSkills Academy in Milwaukee on or about December 12, 2013.
Jan 21st, 2014 by Evan Goyke
Jonathan Brostoff Makes Fair Campaign Pledge
Jonathan Brostoff, candidate for Wisconsin’s 19th Assembly District, pledged today to run a clean and fair campaign as the election moves forward.
Jan 21st, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Milwaukee Police Association Endorses Commissioner Cedric Cornwall for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 32
The Milwaukee Police Association has endorsed Commissioner Cedric Cornwall for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 32. It will be the County’s only contested judicial race during the spring elections on April 1st.
Jan 21st, 2014 by Cedric Cornwall
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
