Wisconsin School Voucher System May Not Discriminate Against Students with Disabilities, U.S. Department of Justice Says
In a letter released this week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) told Wisconsin that the state must ensure that students with disabilities who attend or seek to attend the state’s taxpayer funded voucher schools “do not encounter discrimination on the basis of their disabilities.”
May 2nd, 2013 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
City car sharing partnership brings Zipcar to the 3rd Aldermanic District
The City of Milwaukee has launched a new partnership with Zipcar, Inc. to offer a car sharing program in Milwaukee located in the 3rd District, Alderman Nik Kovac said.
May 2nd, 2013 by Nik Kovac
County Executive Abele Vetoes Board’s Plan
Veto Cites Legal Concerns and Lack of Clarity
May 2nd, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Alderman Donovan calls for increasing police overtime funding, adding 20 new officers
Statement of Alderman Bob Donovan
May 2nd, 2013 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
From Afro-Cuban to Aztec, bachata, Hmong, rock and salsa, MPS student performance highlights diverse cultures
15 MPS schools participating in Friday Marcus Center 'Cantos de las Americas' event
May 1st, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
New audit shows continued lack of transparency, accountability at WEDC
No surprise Wisconsin is 44th in job growth, 45th in wage growth
May 1st, 2013 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Audit of Gov. Walker’s Jobs Agency Confirms Worst Fears
WEDC fails as Wisconsin ranks last in Midwest for Job Growth
May 1st, 2013 by Jon Richards
City of Milwaukee Brings Back Popular Compost Bin Distribution Event on May 4th
Residents encouraged to reduce waste, save money, learn more about composting
May 1st, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Proposal to lift cap on city taxicab permits, improve taxi service to get special committee hearing
Committee chair invites hospitality industry reps to provide input
Apr 30th, 2013 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
Council vote clears way for new NML downtown HQ tower
The Common Council voted today to approve the creation of Tax Incremental District 78, which will help fund the addition of a 1.1 million square foot office tower to the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance campus in downtown Milwaukee.
Apr 30th, 2013 by Milwaukee Common Council
Supervisor David Bowen Offers Support for Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic
Says Calls for Resignation a “Distraction from the Real Issues Facing Milwaukee County”
Apr 30th, 2013 by State Rep. David Bowen
Chairman Cullen
County Supervisor Deanna Alexander in calling on Supervisor David Cullen to step down from his position as Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Audit, and Personnel.
Apr 29th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
