Politics

• Rep. Barca Statement on Shutting Down of Public Hearing

  Feb 24th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca

  "I am deeply disappointed that Senator Nass and Republicans did not at least live up to their promise of holding the public hearing until 7:00 tonight."

• AFP Wisconsin Announces Statewide Ad Buy Supporting Right-To-Work

  Feb 24th, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin

  Deciding To Join The Union Should Be Your Choice

• Statement from Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Michael Bonds regarding Gov. Walker’s proposed 2015-17 biennial budget

  Feb 23rd, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools

  "School boards across the state are stepping forward to make sure the devastating impact of the Governor's proposed budget is understood."

• Packing House Owner Announces Run for Milwaukee Alderman 13th District

  Feb 23rd, 2015 by Christopher Wiken

  The second-generation owner of Milwaukee’s famous The Packing House Restaurant has announced his candidacy to run for alderman in the Milwaukee district that is home to the popular restaurant.

• U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Stands Up for Wisconsin Beer, Brats and Cheese

  Feb 23rd, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

  Continues Fight to Protect Wisconsin Producers in Trade Negotiations

• Across the nation, a bad week for streetcars

  Feb 23rd, 2015 by Ald. Bob Donovan

  Cost overruns, low ridership, and a fire – is this where Milwaukee’s headed?

• Rep. Taylor’s statement on GOP desperate budget ruse

  Feb 20th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor

  "Governor Walker hit the nail on the head when he called a Right to Work debate a ‘distraction.’"

• Shameful and idiotic remarks deserve to be denounced

  Feb 20th, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.

  Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. February 20, 2015

• Milwaukee earns a dubious ranking while the Mayor basks in streetcar fanfare

  Feb 20th, 2015 by Joe Davis, Sr.

  Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. February 20, 2015

• U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Action on Special ACA Enrollment Period

  Feb 20th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

  In response to Baldwin request last week, HHS establishes a special enrollment period open to uninsured who paid 2014 tax penalty, but missed open enrollment period that ended February 15

• Governor Walker, Republicans rush to pass “Right to Work” to distract from disastrous budget, economic mismanagement

  Feb 20th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca

  In response, Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement.

• We’ve been lulled into complacency – where is the outrage?

  Feb 20th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Donovan

  As violence skyrockets, Milwaukee now second poorest large U.S. city