Politics

• Supervisor Thanks Residents for Attending Town Hall

  Mar 20th, 2013 by Sup. Deanna Alexander

  Meeting nearly derailed by non-resident activists

• Marquette Law School Poll shows range of public views of charter schools in Wisconsin

  Mar 20th, 2013 by Marquette University

  A statewide Marquette Law School Poll conducted March 11-14 finds that voters view charter schools as enabling more choice in education options but are doubtful that students learn more in charter schools than in public schools.

• First budget day showcases a Tale of Two Budgets

  Mar 19th, 2013 by Racine Mayor Cory Mason

  Democratic JFC members note the Walker budget repeats the mistakes of the last budget that left Wisconsin 44th in the nation in job creation.

• Immigration summit next week will feature key experts, timely discussions

  Mar 19th, 2013 by Press Release

  The prospect of meaningful immigration reform and how it could affect Milwaukee will be one of several key issues discussed next week during an immigration summit hosted by Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. and Alderman José G. Pérez.

• Girls’ Day at City Hall showcases public service careers for young women

  Mar 19th, 2013 by Ald. Milele Coggs

  The palette of speakers and role models for young women interested in public service continues to expand in the third annual Girls’ Day at City Hall, hosted TOMORROW, March 20, 2013 by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs.

• Supervisors Borkowski and Taylor Seek Authority To Downsize Milwaukee County Board

  Mar 15th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

  Milwaukee County Board Supervisors Taylor and Borkowski have co-sponsored a resolution requesting that the State Legislature grant Milwaukee County the authority to reduce the number of County Board Supervisors at the start of the 2016 term.

• More Than 100 Residents Speak Out On Milwaukee County Reform

  Mar 15th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

  Supervisors Pleased with Response to First “OUR” Milwaukee County Session

• Supervisors Borkowski and Taylor Seek Authority to Downsize Milwaukee County Board

  Mar 12th, 2013 by Press Release

  Milwaukee County Board Supervisors Taylor and Borkowski have co-sponsored a resolution requesting that the State Legislature grant Milwaukee County the authority to reduce the number of County Board Supervisors at the start of the 2016 term.

• Milwaukee County Board Pleased With Milwaukee Art Museum/War Memorial Operations Agreement

  Mar 12th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

  Says Pact is Important to Future Improvements

• Rep. Goyke Statement on Governor Walker Signing Mining Bill

  Mar 12th, 2013 by State Rep. Evan Goyke

  State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement in response to Governor Scott Walker signing the controversial mining bill, Senate Bill 1.

• Citizen Action of Wisconsin Supports Congressman Pocan’s Stance on Protecting Medicare & Medicaid

  Mar 11th, 2013 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin

  Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) spoke to seniors today on the need to protect vital programs like Medicare and Medicaid.

• Alderman Donovan calls for hiring 300-400 new police officers; points to New York City’s example

  Mar 11th, 2013 by Ald. Bob Donovan

  Statement of Alderman Bob Donovan March 11, 2013