Politics

• Supervisor Patricia Jursik Thanks the County Board for an Emergency Provision to Fix Pedestrian Foot Bridge

  Jun 25th, 2015 by Patricia Jursik

  In May, the bridge finally washed out for the last time, and it was deemed too broken to replace.

• Sen. Taylor statement on SCOTUS upholding Obamacare

  Jun 25th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor

  “Today’s ruling is a victory for the more than 6 million people currently covered under the Affordable Care Act and a blow to Scott Walker.”

• County Board Heeds Sheriff’s Call for Help

  Jun 25th, 2015 by Sup. Deanna Alexander

  Vote shows public safety and relief for deputies is a top priority

• U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on the Affordable Care Act

  Jun 25th, 2015 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin

  “The Affordable Care Act is working to provide affordable coverage to millions of people...”

• County Board Passes Resolution to Create Task Force for Transition of Incarcerated Fathers into the Community

  Jun 25th, 2015 by Martin Weddle

  Resolution, Sponsored by Sup. Martin Weddle, Creates “Father Assisted Community Transition” Task Force to Help Incarcerated Fathers Transition into Community, Children’s Lives

• AFP Wisconsin Responds To Supreme Court Ruling

  Jun 25th, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin

  Court Decision Provides No Relief To The Many Struggling Under Obamacare

• Milwaukee County Adopts S.E.E.D. Legislation

  Jun 25th, 2015 by Sup. Marina Dimitrijevic

  Supervisors override executive veto of program to eliminate “food deserts” among elderly, low-income neighborhoods in Milwaukee County

• Lake Michigan Diversion Application Review Released by Wisconsin DNR

  Jun 25th, 2015 by Press Release

  Precedent-setting application will test the strength of the Great Lakes Compact

• Wisconsin Dodges Bullet on Health Care Freedom

  Jun 25th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin

  Wisconsinites were especially at risk because of Governor Scott Walker’s refusal to develop contingency plans for an adverse Supreme Court ruling.

• “All he did was shoot a cop”

  Jun 25th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Donovan

  Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan June 25, 2015

• Rep. Barca Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Affordable Care Act Tax Credits

  Jun 25th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca

  "Today’s court decision is an especially important victory for Wisconsin families, especially the 183,000 Wisconsinites – including 11,000 children – who stood to lose their health care coverage."

• Sen. Shilling statement on King v. Burwell decision

  Jun 25th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling

  "As a result of this ruling, tens of thousands of Wisconsinites will continue to have the security of access to affordable health care."