Legislators think they know what’s best for Milwaukee neighborhoods

Legislators think they know what’s best for Milwaukee neighborhoods

Statement from Alderman Michael J. Murphy June 20, 2013

NAACP Opposes Board Removal of Corporation Counsel

NAACP Opposes Board Removal of Corporation Counsel

The Milwaukee Branch of the NAACP is adding their voice to County Executive Chris Abele’s and the many others who are urging the Milwaukee County Board not to fire the County’s top attorney.

Rep. Goyke Statement on Passage of 2013-2015 State Budget

Rep. Goyke Statement on Passage of 2013-2015 State Budget

State Representative Evan Goyke released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin State Assembly’s passage of the 2013-2015 biennial budget

Budget Puts Extreme Policies before Middle-Class Families

Budget Puts Extreme Policies before Middle-Class Families

Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee), a member of the legislature’s budget committee, issued the following statement on passage of the budget.

GOP budget bad for Wisconsinites

GOP budget bad for Wisconsinites

Special interest giveaways create $505 million deficit at expense of children and middle-class

Statement of Milwaukee County Supervisor David F. Bowen in Support of an Ethics Resolution by Supervisor Patricia Jursik Directing All County Officials to Refrain from Using County Funds to Purchase Commercials

Statement of Milwaukee County Supervisor David F. Bowen in Support of an Ethics Resolution by Supervisor Patricia Jursik Directing All County Officials to Refrain from Using County Funds to Purchase Commercials

Sheriff David Clarke has instructed his out-of-county and out-of-state pro-gun-lobby supporters to advocate to my office on his behalf.

Attorney to be Fired in Vindictive Political Move

Attorney to be Fired in Vindictive Political Move

County board conspires to target legal counsel

Fatherhood event this week will include young men in panel discussion

Fatherhood event this week will include young men in panel discussion

“To Be or Not To Be… A Father @ This Time” – an important panel discussion about fatherhood and related issues – will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday, June 21, 2013 at Parklawn YMCA, 4340 N. 46th St.

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.