Alderman Murphy on announcement by Council President Willie Hines

Alderman Murphy on announcement by Council President Willie Hines

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy January 31, 2014

President Hines to vacate Common Council seat

President Hines to vacate Common Council seat

Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr., who has served as Milwaukee’s 15th District Alderman since 1996 and Council president since 2004, announced today that he is resigning his seat on the Council effective tomorrow, February 1, 2014.

MPS’ Hamilton senior Kevon Looney named a McDonald’s All American

MPS’ Hamilton senior Kevon Looney named a McDonald’s All American

Honor student, basketball standout is 2nd player to win the honor in MPS history; 6th ever in Wisconsin

Supervisor Alexander Issues Statement on “Living Wage” Ordinance

Supervisor Alexander Issues Statement on “Living Wage” Ordinance

Milwaukee County’s Committee on Finance, Personnel and Audit has pushed through ordinance changes that will set a minimum ‘living wage’ of $11.33 per hour for the employees of county contractors.

Rep. Barca, Sen. Lehman propose hands-free cell phone driving requirement

Rep. Barca, Sen. Lehman propose hands-free cell phone driving requirement

Proposal would help limit unsafe driving behavior, save lives

Danceworks Performance Company and Present Music: Temptation’s Snare
Danceworks Performance Company and Present Music

Temptation’s Snare

March 6-9, 2014 • Next Act Theatre

Difference makers receive well-deserved recognition

Difference makers receive well-deserved recognition

Several residents, a block club and a community organization were honored during last night’s 6th District town hall meeting by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs.

County Executive Abele Greets Veterans in California

County Executive Abele Greets Veterans in California

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will greet Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson in California on Saturday as they end their 2,700 mile walk from Milwaukee to Los Angeles.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Welcomes New Board Members

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Welcomes New Board Members

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is pleased to announce that Cecilia Gilbert, W. Randall McKennie, Gregory C. Oberland, Harry Richard Quadracci Ewens, PhD and Ed Seaberg have recently joined The Rep’s Board of Trustees.

Supervisor Steve F. Taylor Condemns Passage of Living Wage Ordinance by Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee

Supervisor Steve F. Taylor Condemns Passage of Living Wage Ordinance by Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee

Milwaukee County Board Supervisor Steve F. Taylor today condemned a vote by the County Board’s Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee to approve a “living wage” ordinance.

Supervisor David F. Bowen Praises Finance Committee for Passage of Living Wage Ordinance

Supervisor David F. Bowen Praises Finance Committee for Passage of Living Wage Ordinance

Milwaukee County Supervisor David F. Bowen today praised the County Board’s Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee for voting to approve a “living wage” of 100 percent of the poverty line.

Momentum building for Adams Campaign

Momentum building for Adams Campaign

Strong early fundraising and enthusiasm for campaign