Politics
Legislation on redistricting ballot issue moves forward
News release from Alderman Cavalier Johnson
Sep 17th, 2019 by Mayor Cavalier JohnsonU.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Introduction of Legislation to Stop Use of Taxpayer Dollars at Trump Properties
"President Trump is a walking, talking, tweeting conflict of interest and it is wrong for him to line his own pockets with the abuse of taxpayer dollars."
Sep 17th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinGov. Evers Announces More Than 60 New Assistant Attorney Positions throughout State
These positions were allocated throughout the state based on requests made by the county district attorneys, with 56 Wisconsin counties receiving a total of 64.95 new positions.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversFollowing Request from U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center to Help Address Outbreak of Severe Lung Disease Connected to Vaping
Hundreds of Americans have been reported sick, including more than 30 Wisconsinites
Sep 16th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinGov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge
The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2020.
Sep 16th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversTreasurer Sarah Godlewski and Task Force Members Kick off Governor Evers’ Retirement Security Task Force Surrounded by Retirees and Stakeholders
By listening to people across Wisconsin, the Governor’s Task Force on Retirement Security will explore ways to ensure people can adequately save.
Sep 16th, 2019 by Sarah GodlewskiGov. Evers Signs Executive Order #45 Relating to Creating a Task Force on Retirement Security
"Hard-working Wisconsinites deserve to have peace of mind in retirement so they can enjoy those years with their friends and family, yet too many Wisconsinites are unprepared."
Sep 16th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversLt. Governor Mandela Barnes to Speak at Political Open Mic Tomorrow
Free Event Hosted by NEWaukee and Bridge the City to Include Speakers from BLOC, Democracy Found, Marquette Democracy Lab and Fair Elections Project
Sep 16th, 2019 by NewaukeeState Representative Jonathan Brostoff Endorses Marina for Alderwoman!
"The support of State Representative Brostoff adds to the growing momentum in our campaign."
Sep 16th, 2019 by Ald. Marina DimitrijevicPublic School Workers, Parents, Community Leaders to protest Betsy DeVos appearance at publicly funded private voucher school
"Betsy DeVos is waging war on public education and is working to make drastic cuts to after school programs, arts education, literacy development, community schools, foreign language education, the Special Olympics, and has proposed a $143 billion cut from federal student loans."
Sep 15th, 2019 by Milwaukee Teachers’ Education AssociationWILL Wins Campus Free Speech Victory
NWTC's Public Assembly Policy deemed "unconstitutional."
Sep 13th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & LibertyNicholson Calls for Repeal of Federal Crime Bill, More Investment in Public Education
"There is a growing consensus that past efforts supposedly aimed at reducing violent crime in this country were really about the continued repression and subjugation of black and brown bodies."
Sep 13th, 2019 by County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson