Politics

• Walker Reversal on Same Day Registration Does Not Go Far Enough

  Dec 12th, 2012 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin

  According to press reports today Governor Walker has reversed himself on repealing same day registration, stating he would not sign a bill that cost as much money as the Government Accountability Board has estimated.

• Rep. Richards’ Huffington Post blog

  Gov. Walker, GOP Allies Put Voter Suppression Ahead of Helping the Middle Class

  Dec 11th, 2012 by Jon Richards

  In his latest blog post on the Huffington Post website, Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) calls on Gov. Scott Walker and legislative Republicans to drop their plans to end same-day voter registration.

• County Board Fiddles as Mental Health System Burns

  Dec 11th, 2012 by Joe Sanfelippo

  An Open Letter to Media and Residents of Milwaukee County from Milwaukee County Supervisor Joe Sanfelippo

• FPC’s change of heart in Schoen case sets dangerous precedent

  Dec 11th, 2012 by Ald. Bob Donovan

  Today’s reversal by the Fire and Police Commission on the reinstatement of Officer Richard Schoen should be very troubling to Milwaukee residents.

• Fire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community

  Dec 11th, 2012 by Willie Hines

  Fire and Police Commission’s reversal sends hope throughout the community

• Fire and Police Commission makes the right call

  Dec 11th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs

  Fire and Police Commission makes the right call

• Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Hosts Final Leg of “Chat with the Chair” Listening Session Tour of Milwaukee County

  Dec 10th, 2012 by Sup. Marina Dimitrijevic

  Four “Chats” set for this week include South Milwaukee, West Milwaukee, Greenfield and Greendale

• Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

  Dec 10th, 2012 by Joe Davis, Sr.

  Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr.

• Supervisor Bowen Calls for Fire & Police Commission Reform

  Dec 7th, 2012 by State Rep. David Bowen

  Bowen to Join Community Leaders in News Conference 5 p.m. Today at City Hall

• Commission’s decision to reconsider should not be based on pressure

  Dec 7th, 2012 by Ald. Bob Donovan

  I am very disappointed that a mob of angry citizens has apparently persuaded the Fire and Police Commission to reconsider its decision to reinstate Police Officer Richard Schoen.

• Alderman Davis selected for NLC National Black Caucus leadership post

  Dec 6th, 2012 by Joe Davis, Sr.

  Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. has been selected to serve as a special member of the Board of Directors of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) for the National League of Cities (NLC).

• Governor’s continued attempts to disenfranchise voters warrant arrest

  Dec 5th, 2012 by Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton

  Statement of Alderman Ashanti Hamilton