Politics

County Board Resists Review of Homelessness Funding

County Board Resists Review of Homelessness Funding

Resolution to House County’s Remaining Homeless Not Scheduled

Senator Chris Larson: Statement on the State of Education in Wisconsin
Senator Chris Larson

Statement 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.

Alderwoman Coggs invites public to the Eighth Annual Doors Open Milwaukee Event

Alderwoman 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."

County Moving Auction of Foreclosed Properties Online

County 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."

WEC Seeks Public Input on Election Security Funding Plans

WEC 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.

Project Rise: How Milwaukee County Is Rewriting Futures with an Innovative Youth Justice Model
Project Rise

How 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

All Six First District County Sheriffs Endorse Bryan Steil

All 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."

International Institute of Wisconsin Joins in Request for Trump Administration to Reinstate U.S. Leadership Through the Refugee Admissions Program

International 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.

Five Things to Remember When Scott Walker Whines About Campaign Fundraising

Five Things to Remember When Scott Walker Whines About Campaign Fundraising

‘His Whining is Laughable and His Attacks are Intellectually Bankrupt’

Federal Court Rules Wisconsin State Employee Health Insurance Must Cover for Transgender Workers
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Participates in National Voter Registration Day

League 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.

Youth Justice Milwaukee Calls for More Community Input at Department of Corrections Community Meeting on Plans for Lincoln Hills Closure

Youth 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.