LEAP summer youth work program kicking off its second year

LEAP summer youth work program kicking off its second year

Milwaukee’s LEAP internship program will enable even more Milwaukee young people to gain critical job skills and work experience while also allowing for regular communication and interaction with Milwaukee police personnel.

Alberta Darling Stonewalls on Venture Capital Bill’s Economic Basis

Alberta Darling Stonewalls on Venture Capital Bill’s Economic Basis

Denies clear and reasonable open records request just ahead of Senate vote, denying public and legislator information needed for informed judgement.

Rep. Chris Taylor’s statement on Democrats’ proposal supporting funding for our public school children

Rep. Chris Taylor’s statement on Democrats’ proposal supporting funding for our public school children

Today, Democratic lawmakers, standing with State Superintendent Tony Evers, laid out a responsible, fair funding proposal for the approximate 870,000 school children throughout Wisconsin who attend public schools.

Venture Capital Bill Should Be Delayed Until Evidence of Job Creation Produced

Venture Capital Bill Should Be Delayed Until Evidence of Job Creation Produced

Under the guise of job creation, the State Senate is poised to pass Venture Capital Legislation (SB 169) on Tuesday. The companion bill (AB 181) has already passed the Assembly.

MPS’ Class of 2013 earns more than $17.7 million in scholarships

MPS’ Class of 2013 earns more than $17.7 million in scholarships

Tops last year's total; 'Senior Scholars' honored Friday

Milwaukee Recognized as ‘Playful City USA’ Community

Milwaukee Recognized as ‘Playful City USA’ Community

Sign unveiling event Monday will feature Alderman Murphy, Mayor Barrett and MPS representative

GOP passes forced ultrasound bill

GOP passes forced ultrasound bill

Additional unprecedented attacks on birth control move forward

Take The Shuttle to Polish Fest

Take The Shuttle to Polish Fest

Shuttle fares are $3.00 round trip for adults and $1.50 for children (6-11 years), seniors (65 years and older) and persons with disabilities with proper ID.

Prayers for former President Nelson Mandela

Prayers for former President Nelson Mandela

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

Committee Tailors Rules to Target Sheriff

Committee Tailors Rules to Target Sheriff

Ethics rule aimed at Sheriff Clarke is based on hypocritical reasoning

Agenda-driven, out-of-state group accused of distorting school spending continues effort against Wisconsin public schools

Agenda-driven, out-of-state group accused of distorting school spending continues effort against Wisconsin public schools

MPS is committed to financial transparency; won 2013 "A+" Sunshine Review award.

Assembly GOP refuses to remove anti-consumer, bad policy ideas from budget

Assembly GOP refuses to remove anti-consumer, bad policy ideas from budget

Today Assembly Democrats attempted to remove from the budget anti-consumer, bad policy ideas that will hurt Wisconsin citizens and middle-class families all over the state. Republicans voted against the resolution.