Politics

• Jonathan Brostoff Makes Fair Campaign Pledge

  Jan 21st, 2014 by State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff

  Jonathan Brostoff, candidate for Wisconsin’s 19th Assembly District, pledged today to run a clean and fair campaign as the election moves forward.

• Milwaukee Police Association Endorses Commissioner Cedric Cornwall for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 32

  Jan 21st, 2014 by Cedric Cornwall

  The Milwaukee Police Association has endorsed Commissioner Cedric Cornwall for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 32. It will be the County’s only contested judicial race during the spring elections on April 1st.

• Legal opinion

  City cannot delegate regulation of taxicabs to county

  Jan 17th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman

  The City of Milwaukee may not legally delegate its authority to regulate and license taxicabs and taxicab operators to Milwaukee County, according to an opinion released this week by the Office of City Attorney Grant F. Langley.

• City’s pension fund outperforms state, Milwaukee County funds in 2013

  Jan 17th, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy

  The City of Milwaukee Employes’ Retirement System (CMERS) pension fund’s preliminary year-end results show the fund earned a return of 19.6%, gross of fees.

• State surplus must ensure long-term economic security for Wisconsin working families

  Jan 16th, 2014 by State Rep. Peter Barca

  Rep. Barca emphasizes a bold approach that remedies Wisconsin’s lagging recovery

• Rep. Richards Applauds Move to Provide $175,000 for ShotSpotter

  Jan 16th, 2014 by Jon Richards

  Rep. Jon Richards released the following statement in support of a proposal announced today to provide $175,000 in state funds for the Milwaukee Police Department’s ShotSpotter Program.

• Citizen Action Alarmed by Gov. Walker’s Support of Poverty Wage Agencies

  Jan 16th, 2014 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin

  Governor Walker's support of less-than-minimum-wage industries reveals shocking disregard for fair pay

• Rep. Taylor statement on child support and placement bill

  Jan 14th, 2014 by State Rep. Chris Taylor

  Today, the Assembly Family Law Committee announced it will pull Assembly Bill 540 from tomorrow’s public hearing agenda.

• Mayor’s streetcar double-down doesn’t match up with his claim on jobs priority

  Jan 14th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Donovan

  Mayor’s streetcar double-down doesn’t match up with his claim on jobs priority

• Supervisor Russell Stamper II Calls for Transit to be Part of Capital Needs Discussion

  Jan 13th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II

  Says Arena and Cultural Amenities Should Not Be Only Focus of Discussion

• Representative Goyke Testifies on Assembly Bill 518 – “Lindsey’s Law”

  Jan 9th, 2014 by State Rep. Evan Goyke

  Today, State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) testified before the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice in support of Assembly Bill 518, “Lindsey’s Law.”

• Rep. Richards Reaffirms Call to Pass Universal Background Checks Law

  Jan 7th, 2014 by Jon Richards

  Today, Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee) reaffirmed his call for a public hearing and passage of his bill to require criminal background checks for all firearms transactions in Wisconsin.