Bipartisan ‘Manufacturing Universities’ legislation passes Senate

Bipartisan ‘Manufacturing Universities’ legislation passes Senate

Provision would strengthen U.S. engineering programs to meet 21st century manufacturing demands

Youth Council to suggest allocations of more than $100,000 to youth programs

Youth Council to suggest allocations of more than $100,000 to youth programs

The allocation recommendations will be forwarded to the Common Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee.

MPS Board President Mark Sain, Superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver issue statement regarding Opportunity Schools and Partnership Plan (OSPP)

MPS Board President Mark Sain, Superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver issue statement regarding Opportunity Schools and Partnership Plan (OSPP)

We recently requested a meeting with County Executive Abele and Commissioner Means to discuss an alternative to the OSPP proposal.

Fo Wilson: Eliza’s Peculiar Cabinet of Curiosities
Fo Wilson

Eliza’s Peculiar Cabinet of Curiosities

Exhibition Opens on the Grounds and in the Gallery with Reception on June 26

Sen. Taylor proposes slavery ban

Sen. Taylor proposes slavery ban

Bill would remove slavery from state constitution

Senate Committee Passes Great Lakes Funding Bill

Senate Committee Passes Great Lakes Funding Bill

Strong funding for Great Lakes, though bill contains harmful provisions that undermine Clean Water Act, other environmental protections.

Citizens still not protected by the system

Citizens still not protected by the system

Corrected/revised statement from Alderman Bob Donovan June 16, 2016

New House Bill Drug Tests Wealthy Americans

New House Bill Drug Tests Wealthy Americans

Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) introduced the Top 1% Accountability Act of 2016.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Applauds City of Wauwatosa Decision to Advance Bus Rapid Transit

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Applauds City of Wauwatosa Decision to Advance Bus Rapid Transit

“The City of Wauwatosa is always a great partner when it comes to economic development, public safety, and growing strong communities."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Reform to Protect Veterans from Identity Theft

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Reform to Protect Veterans from Identity Theft

“Our veterans should never be put at risk of identity theft with information that they have entrusted to the VA.”

Passenger Train Community Forum Set for Milwaukee, June 22

Passenger Train Community Forum Set for Milwaukee, June 22

Presenters will include experienced passenger train travelers who will offer updates on passenger train service developments in Wisconsin and the Midwest.

MCTS Driver Helps Girl Escape from Dangerous Situation

MCTS Driver Helps Girl Escape from Dangerous Situation

Chambers is no stranger to being recognized for her good works; she has received numerous commendations during her 12 years as an MCTS driver.