Rep. Richards Proposes Requiring Background Checks for All Wisconsin Gun Sales
Today, Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) announced he is drafting legislation to require background checks for all gun purchases in Wisconsin.
Dec 19th, 2012 by Jon Richards
New Wisconsin Health Insurance Cost Ranking
Milwaukee and Racine Have Highest Health Insurance Costs in State for 2013
Dec 19th, 2012 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Sheriff Clarke’s gun rights diatribe disappointing in the wake of tragedy
Sheriff Clarke’s gun rights diatribe disappointing in the wake of tragedy
Dec 19th, 2012 by Willie Hines
Statement of Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. December 18, 2012
I will continue to monitor this situation, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
Dec 18th, 2012 by Willie Hines
Common Council approves long-awaited Historic Preservation revisions
The Milwaukee Common Council Tuesday morning signed off on revisions to the city’s Historic Preservation Ordinance aimed at clarifying and streamlining the process for obtaining permission to do work on historic sites, as well as updating other procedures.
Dec 18th, 2012 by Milwaukee Common Council
A Call to U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson for Strong Reforms on International Migrants Day
Voces de la Frontera and a coalition of community and labor groups will on Tuesday, Dec. 18th, join the United Nations’ global celebration of International Migrants Day by asking U.S. Senator Ron Johnson to support meaningful immigration reform.
Dec 17th, 2012 by SEIU Local 1
Mayor Barrett’s Statement on Today’s Tragic Shooting
Mayor Barrett Released the Following Statement Regarding Today’s Tragic Shooting
Dec 14th, 2012 by Mayor Tom Barrett
Chris Abele Announces $50,000 Marriage Equality Challenge Grant
Milwaukee County Executive and long-time advocate for the LGBT Community Chris Abele recently announced a challenge grant of $50,000 for Equality Wisconsin to work on marriage equality.
Dec 14th, 2012 by Press Release
Vigil Against Gun Violence
On Friday, December 14, at 6:00 pm, concerned members of Milwaukee’s community will gather to commemorate today’s loss of life in Connecticut and to call for a sensible gun policy.
Dec 14th, 2012 by Press Release
Milwaukee’s conservation efforts pay off with Bird City Wisconsin designation
Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac is pleased to announce that the City of Milwaukee is among six of the most recent municipalities to win recognition from Bird City Wisconsin.
Dec 14th, 2012 by Nik Kovac
Mayor Barrett, City Employees and the Famous Racing Sausages to Pack Holiday Care Packages for Troops Overseas
The 6th Annual City of Milwaukee Holiday Care Package Drive benefitting Wisconsin’s 128th Air Control Squadron serving in Southwest Asia.
Dec 13th, 2012 by Mayor Tom Barrett
President Hines to stress importance of new smoke alarm ordinance
Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. will join Mayor Tom Barrett and Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing to highlight the importance of the city’s new smoke alarm ordinance on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.
Dec 12th, 2012 by Willie Hines
