Politics

• Statement of President Hines on the passing of Felmers Chaney

  Dec 5th, 2012 by Willie Hines

  Statement of President Hines on the passing of Felmers Chaney.

• Mayor Barrett Released the Following Statement on the Passing of Felmers Chaney

  Dec 5th, 2012 by Mayor Tom Barrett

  Milwaukee has lost one of its most prominent and influential citizens.

• In Defense of Same Day Registration

  Dec 4th, 2012 by Press Release

  Mayor Barrett, government and community leaders, speak out against Governor Walker’s proposal to eliminate same day registration

• Alderwoman Coggs elected to NLC National Black Caucus leadership post

  Dec 4th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs

  Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs has been elected to serve as Region 7 Director of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) for the National League of Cities.

• Alderman Davis named to National League of Cities Board of Directors for 2nd term

  Dec 4th, 2012 by Joe Davis, Sr.

  Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. has been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the National League of Cities (NLC) for a second term.

• Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Announces Seven “Chat with the Chair” Events for the Month of December

  Nov 29th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene

  “Chats” set for Whitefish Bay, South Milwaukee, West Milwaukee, Greenfield, Greendale, Hales Corners and Bayside

• Common Council adopts “Buy Milwaukee/Buy American” proposal

  Nov 27th, 2012 by Ald. Tony Zielinski

  The Milwaukee Common Council took a significant step toward reinvesting in the local economy Tuesday, passing Alderman Tony Zielinski’s proposal that will require the city to purchase certain Milwaukee-made goods when it’s fiscally feasible.

• Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Hosts Three “Chat with the Chair” Events This Week

  Nov 26th, 2012 by Sup. Marina Dimitrijevic

  “Chats” set for Cudahy, Shorewood and River Hills

• FCC Should Yank Licenses of Wisconsin Radio Stations

  Nov 19th, 2012 by Press Release

  National Media Watchdog Files FCC Legal Challenge to Pull Radio Licenses of WISN-AM and WTMJ-AM

• Supervisor Taylor Visits Milwaukee County Senior Dining Sites

  Nov 19th, 2012 by Steve F. Taylor

  Supervisor Taylor was appointed and unanimously confirmed to serve on the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging in June of this year.

• Supervisor Alexander Lends Support to Encourage Adoption

  Nov 15th, 2012 by Sup. Deanna Alexander

  National Adoption Day is November 17

• Rep. Richards calls on Gov. Walker to renounce arresting federal officials who are doing their jobs

  Nov 15th, 2012 by Jon Richards

  Today Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee), the ranking member on the Assembly Committee on Health, released the following statement calling on Gov. Walker to oppose any legislation that would call for the arrest of federal officials who try to implement the Affordable Care Act in Wisconsin.