Politics
County Board Chairman Lipscomb Opposes $60 Wheel Tax
"After 72% of voters rejected Abele's $60 wheel tax this spring, he must be tone deaf to reintroduce what remains a bad idea."
Sep 22nd, 2017 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.New MPD Vehicle Pursuit Policy in Effect Today
The policy revisions allow Milwaukee Police to pursue fleeing vehicles that have been engaged in criminally reckless driving and those involved in drug dealing.
Sep 22nd, 2017 by City of Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionCounty Executive Abele Announces New Dedicated Revenue for County Parks and Transportation in 2018 Budget
Public Input Received Through Engage MKE Initiative Prioritizes New Revenue Over Service Cuts
Sep 22nd, 2017 by County Executive Chris AbeleOne Wisconsin Now Statements on Trump-DeVos Repeal of Title IX Sexual Assault Investigation Guidelines
"Repealing revised guidelines on the investigations of sexual assaults on college campuses sends victims back into the shadows, deters reporting of sexual assault and protects predators."
Sep 22nd, 2017 by One Wisconsin NowEvictions, Race Relations and Policy” Oct. 4
A panel of speakers will discuss the history of housing in Milwaukee.
Sep 22nd, 2017 by League of Women Voters of Milwaukee CountySenator Craig Applauds Creation of Inspector General at DOT
"This a great first step, but the key to taxpayer accountability will be requiring the Inspector General to report to the legislature as well."
Sep 22nd, 2017 by State Sen. David CraigWhen good citizens step up in Milwaukee, good things happen
Statement of Alderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson - September 22, 2017
Sep 22nd, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier JohnsonAdministration Too Lax on Worker Safety
Senators slam Labor Department for pulling workplace fatality info from its website, call on Secretary to nominate qualified OSHA administrator
Sep 22nd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinI won’t live in Governor’s Mansion once elected
"Governors should be servants, not masters."
Sep 21st, 2017 by Mike McCabeCorporate Mining Handout Overwhelmingly Unpopular
Public Opposition to Tiffany’s Senate Bill 395 Intensifies
Sep 21st, 2017 by Wisconsin Conservation VotersGOP healthcare proposal – from bad to worse
Americans left uninsured could increase to 32 million
Sep 21st, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer ShillingStatement from Senator Chris Larson on the State of Education
"Under Walker and the GOP, our state’s commitment to our neighborhood schools has plummeted."
Sep 21st, 2017 by State Sen. Chris Larson