Politics

FPC to Vote on Chief of Police Appointment

FPC to Vote on Chief of Police Appointment

The Board will consider and vote on the appointment of Alfonso Morales to the position of Chief of Police for the City of Milwaukee for a period of time ending January 7, 2020.

Dangerous drivers be warned

Dangerous drivers be warned

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson - April 30, 2018

Kaul Calls out Schimel for Failing to Prioritize Testing of Backlogged Rape Kits Years Ago

Kaul Calls out Schimel for Failing to Prioritize Testing of Backlogged Rape Kits Years Ago

Schimel Claims to Have Hit the Ground Running; Only Nine Backlogged Kits Tested in His First Two Years in Office

Brad Schimel Claims Voter Fraud in Waukesha County

Brad Schimel Claims Voter Fraud in Waukesha County

Admits He Can’t Back Up Reckless and Irresponsible Claims of Impropriety

Statement on lack of charges or discipline for officers involved in tasing death of Adam Trammell

Statement on lack of charges or discipline for officers involved in tasing death of Adam Trammell

"Police violence is at an epidemic level in our country, and the victims are disproportionately people of color and those suffering from mental illness, who are up to 16 times more likely to be killed by police."

Politically calculating Walker flip-flops on campaigning with Trump

Politically calculating Walker flip-flops on campaigning with Trump

"Walker is too close to distance himself from Trump and his toxicity"

Kelda Roys Wins 2nd Congressional District Democratic Straw Poll

Kelda Roys Wins 2nd Congressional District Democratic Straw Poll

"Today’s results show that Wisconsin Democrats are looking for hope, optimism, and someone to vote for, not just something to vote against."

District releases balanced $1.2 billion proposed 2018-19 budget

District releases balanced $1.2 billion proposed 2018-19 budget

Stagnant revenue, rising costs cause difficult budget choices

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding Ascension Healthcare

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding Ascension Healthcare

"People from all over our city, regardless of income, need and deserve accessible health care."

“Testy” GOP Senate Debate’s “Clashes” and “Jabs” Escalate Nasty Primary

“Testy” GOP Senate Debate’s “Clashes” and “Jabs” Escalate Nasty Primary

Vukmir and Nicholson's mutual disdain has been building for months, and last night's debate proves that things are only going to get worse and further weaken the Republican field.

March for Cannabis – 8th Annual March to Legalize Cannabis in Wisconsin

March for Cannabis – 8th Annual March to Legalize Cannabis in Wisconsin

SE WI NORML to hold 8th annual march to legalize cannabis in Wisconsin at MacArthur Square in downtown Milwaukee

ICYMI: Schimel grossly misrepresented scope of rape kit backlog
ICYMI

Schimel grossly misrepresented scope of rape kit backlog

Thanks to Brad Schimel's neglect and lack of guidance, hundreds of untested rape kits are discovered to have involved unknown suspects