Politics
County Board Resists Review of Homelessness Funding
Resolution to House County’s Remaining Homeless Not Scheduled
Sep 20th, 2018 by Sup. Deanna AlexanderStatement on the State of Education in Wisconsin
Over the Lost Walker Decade, Wisconsin has seen $1 billion cut from our neighborhood public schools, of which $183 million still remains unrestored.
Sep 20th, 2018 by State Sen. Chris LarsonAlderwoman Coggs invites public to the Eighth Annual Doors Open Milwaukee Event
"The 6th District sites range from historic properties to newly designed and built spaces."
Sep 20th, 2018 by Ald. Milele CoggsCounty Moving Auction of Foreclosed Properties Online
"Switching to an online auctions allows greater access for ordinary citizens who want to purchase a home in Milwaukee County."
Sep 20th, 2018 by Sup. Eddie CullenWEC Seeks Public Input on Election Security Funding Plans
The Commission has established several ways for local election officials and members of the public to provide feedback.
Sep 20th, 2018 by Wisconsin Elections CommissionHow Milwaukee County Is Rewriting Futures with an Innovative Youth Justice Model
Using a community-based, evidence-driven approach, Milwaukee County seeks to change lives and build community through its approach to youth justice
Sep 20th, 2018 by County Executive Chris AbeleAll Six First District County Sheriffs Endorse Bryan Steil
"I am proud to have the backing of all six sheriffs, both Democrats and Republicans alike, in the First Congressional District."
Sep 19th, 2018 by U.S. Rep. Bryan SteilInternational Institute of Wisconsin Joins in Request for Trump Administration to Reinstate U.S. Leadership Through the Refugee Admissions Program
“We’re disheartened by the recent announcement of allowing only 30,000 refugee admissions for next year based on the current worldwide refugee crisis,” said Alexander Durtka, Jr., president of the IIW.
Sep 19th, 2018 by International Institute of WisconsinFive Things to Remember When Scott Walker Whines About Campaign Fundraising
‘His Whining is Laughable and His Attacks are Intellectually Bankrupt’
Sep 19th, 2018 by One Wisconsin NowFederal Court Rules Wisconsin State Employee Health Insurance Must Cover for Transgender Workers
Court rules that the State’s Policy Amounted to Sex Discrimination
Sep 19th, 2018 by American Civil Liberties Union of WisconsinLeague of Women Voters of Wisconsin Participates in National Voter Registration Day
While National Voter Registration Day is September 25, Leagues across the state will be holding voter registration drives throughout the week and will continue holding outreach events as the November 6 election approaches.
Sep 18th, 2018 by League of Women Voters of WisconsinYouth Justice Milwaukee Calls for More Community Input at Department of Corrections Community Meeting on Plans for Lincoln Hills Closure
YJM continued to advocate for alternatives to locked-door facilities while investing in close-to-home programs like mentoring and job training.
Sep 18th, 2018 by Youth Justice Milwaukee