Politics
Silence is Complicity – If You See Something, Please Say Something
We will soon move to prohibit any city work rule that would punish or prohibit whistleblowing.
Feb 2nd, 2018 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Gag Order for Health Department Employees Lifted by Mayor
I am pleased that Mayor Barrett rescinded the policy, because whether in writing or not it is a culture that has existed for years in city government.
Feb 1st, 2018 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Statement of Senator Jon Erpenbach on Governor Walker’s Apparent 100 percent Turnaround on Transportation Financing Reform
Wisconsin has been punished with some of the worst roads in the nation because of Governor Walker’s selfish refusal to help repair our failing infrastructure
Feb 1st, 2018 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Senator Craig Applauds DOT Leadership, Governor for Savings
“The I-94 East-West project is vital to the state and regional transportation network"
Feb 1st, 2018 by State Sen. David Craig
Bryce Responds to Ryan’s Speech on Altering Medicaid
Speaker Ryan rebranded his plan to destroy Medicaid as a way of "helping people"
Feb 1st, 2018 by Randy Bryce
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Appointment of Joe Lamers to Serve as Budget Director
Lamers, a Wisconsin native and UW-Milwaukee graduate, will begin his role at Milwaukee County on February 12th.
Feb 1st, 2018 by County Executive Chris Abele
Resolution Aims to Take Down Milwaukee Health Department’s Restrictive Communication Policy
This resolution will prohibit any policy which aims to stifle whistle-blowers.
Feb 1st, 2018 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
FPC Announces Candidates for Acting/Interim Police Chief
Three candidates from within department
Feb 1st, 2018 by City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission
Dallet for Justice Earns New Endorsements from Across Wisconsin
"The endorsement of these Wisconsin leaders gives this campaign the momentum to win on April 3rd."
Feb 1st, 2018 by Rebecca Dallet
An Update on the Wisconsin Wetlands Destruction Bill
Republicans are now trying to amend the bill to bring Ducks Unlimited and other hunting groups on board with destroying the very wetland habitats.
Feb 1st, 2018 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
New Campaign Launched for Redistricting Reform
Campaign designed to build support for nonpartisan, independent map-drawing process
Jan 31st, 2018 by Fair Elections Project
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Requests Government Accountability Office Review of Trump Administration’s Failure to Meaningfully Address Opioid Epidemic
The Administration Has Done Little since Declaring the Crisis a Public Health Emergency
Jan 31st, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
