Under new configuration, Finance and Personnel Committee will continue precedent of fiscal responsibility

Under new configuration, Finance and Personnel Committee will continue precedent of fiscal responsibility

I would like to thank Common Council President Michael Murphy for entrusting me with the responsibility of chairing the City of Milwaukee’s Finance and Personnel Committee.

Mayor needs to put our money (streetcar) where his words are

Mayor needs to put our money (streetcar) where his words are

I see that our mayor has his hands out, asking Governor Walker to hand over some of the state surplus to fix Milwaukee’s crumbling roads.

Common Council President Murphy announces election for 15th District

Common Council President Murphy announces election for 15th District

The start date for circulating nomination papers was February 11.

Jonathan Brostoff Gives Support for Marriage Equality Amendment

Jonathan Brostoff Gives Support for Marriage Equality Amendment

The amendment would repeal a previous constitution amendment made in 2006 that banned gay marriage in Wisconsin.

Supervisor Taylor Welcomes State Bill Concerning County Mental Health Care Changes But Believes it Does Not Go Far Enough

Supervisor Taylor Welcomes State Bill Concerning County Mental Health Care Changes But Believes it Does Not Go Far Enough

The State of Wisconsin has in the past successfully taken over administration of certain functions of Milwaukee County government, such as the Income Maintenance Program.

Bill Gutting Living Wage Laws Moves Forward

Bill Gutting Living Wage Laws Moves Forward

Today, Republicans in the Assembly Labor Committee passed Assembly Bill 750.

ACLU Supports Bill to Repeal Ban on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples

ACLU Supports Bill to Repeal Ban on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples

The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin commends two state lawmakers for introducing a bill today to repeal Wisconsin’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples.

Traffic Safety Art Project

Traffic Safety Art Project

Meeting announcement from Alderman Tony Zielinski

Growth, Age, of Wisconsin Healthcare Signups Continue to Raise Concerns

Growth, Age, of Wisconsin Healthcare Signups Continue to Raise Concerns

Wisconsin's enrollment falls behind MN, IL, Nation both in increase in enrolled and in average age.

February Wisconsin Obamacare Enrollment Update

February Wisconsin Obamacare Enrollment Update

56,436 Have Signed Up in WI: Numbers Surpass Expectations

Review Committee Decision Good for Transit Riders

Review Committee Decision Good for Transit Riders

"MV Transportation has a questionable track record managing transit systems far smaller than the Milwaukee County Transit System."

Alderman Bauman proposes parking remedy for downtown businesses

Alderman Bauman proposes parking remedy for downtown businesses

To alleviate a critical street parking squeeze affecting several downtown businesses, Alderman Robert J. Bauman has proposed rescinding a state Department of Transportation (WDOT) mandated traffic control plan.