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Congressman Sensenbrenner Joins Congressional Effort to Improve the Veterans Crisis Line

“These American heroes give us their best; we must do the same for them.”

Oct 3rd, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner

Will Sen. Johnson Stay Silent After Trump Insults Veterans Suffering from PTSD?

Rather than condemn Trump, Sen. Johnson has condoned him over and over again.

Oct 3rd, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin

WEDC Vice President Sinnott Participates in Brookings Institution Panel Discussion on Trade

Katy Sinnott joins three other economic development leaders on panel as part of the Global Cities Summit in Washington, D.C.

Oct 3rd, 2016 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Sen. Olsen Unapologetic For Vote Gutting Open Record Laws

“It was a bad vote. I knew it at the time.” – Sen. Olsen

Oct 3rd, 2016 by Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee

Senator Johnson Stonewalls Mike Gousha Over TPP

Senator Johnson admitted this morning that the trade deals he’s supported have been bad for Wisconsin workers.

Oct 2nd, 2016 by Russ Feingold

County Executive Chris Abele Introduces 2017 Executive Budget

Budget Commits to Building a Stronger Community with SAVE Transit Plan, Investment in Youth Programs and Public Safety, and Path towards $15 Living Wage

Sep 30th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele

Governor Walker Seeks Federal Damage Assessment for Flood Damage

Flash flooding and mudslides last week caused more than $14 million in damage to roads and other infrastructure in western Wisconsin.

Sep 30th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker

WMSE Continues Partnership with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Broadcast of MSO 2016 Season begins Oct. 2

Sep 30th, 2016 by WMSE 91.7FM

Milwaukee County Board Kicks Off Public Meetings on 2017 Recommended Budget

MILWAUKEE – Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr., has made special arrangements to provide County Executive Chris Abele with an opportunity to present the details of his 2017 Recommended Budget to the County Board of Supervisors on October 3, 2016, at 3:00pm. County Executive Abele will present his Recommended Budget to the Committee of the Whole at 3:00pm on Monday at the Courthouse. “We look forward to the County Executive’s presentation of his Recommended Budget on Monday,” said Chairman Lipscomb. “The Board will review the Executive’s proposal, analyze its details and listen to our constituents throughout the month of October before adopting a budget in November.” County Executive Abele has had a nearly year to work on this proposal before revealing the details of his budget recommendations to the public. The County Board will devote the next five weeks to analyzing the recommendations of the County Executive, so that a budget can be adopted at the Board’s November 7 meeting. The Finance and Audit Committee, led by Chair Peggy A. West, has set aside numerous days of open meetings in October to gather information from department heads, to get the public’s reaction to the Executive’s recommended actions, and to adopt budget amendments. The Finance and Audit Committee will hold a public hearing in the community on Tuesday, October 18, at 9:00am at the Milwaukee Public Schools administration building, 5225 W. Vliet St. in Milwaukee. The County Board has also scheduled a public hearing to listen as constituents weigh in with their concerns and priorities for the 2017 Milwaukee County budget. The full County Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 31, at 6:00pm, at the Marcus Center, 929 N. Water St., in downtown Milwaukee. Members of the public are encouraged to attend these public hearings and bring their questions, concerns, and priorities directly to their County Board Supervisor.

Sep 30th, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.