Politics

2020 Census Citizen Question Could Silence Immigrant Communities

2020 Census Citizen Question Could Silence Immigrant Communities

"Prior to this administration, the commitment to creating a fair and efficient census was not partisan."

County Board Urges More Transit Options to Foxconn

County Board Urges More Transit Options to Foxconn

"We need transit options that can connect Milwaukee workers to jobs at Foxconn before the jobs become available, or workers without adequate transportation likely won't even apply."

Milwaukee County Offers New Tool for Financing Energy Saving Upgrades

Milwaukee County Offers New Tool for Financing Energy Saving Upgrades

PACE financing allows borrowers to recoup those costs over time via savings on utility bills.

Governor Walker Orders Flags to Half-Staff Honoring the Life of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Michael Michalski

Governor Walker Orders Flags to Half-Staff Honoring the Life of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Michael Michalski

"Our hearts go out to his family and the entire Milwaukee Police Department family."

Urban Ecology Center Lease for Washington Park Advances

Urban Ecology Center Lease for Washington Park Advances

"The Urban Ecology Center's investment in Washington Park will benefit county residents for years to come."

Pocan Slams Trump Administration for Failing to Reunite Migrant Children with Their Families

Pocan Slams Trump Administration for Failing to Reunite Migrant Children with Their Families

"Despite today’s court ordered deadline to reunite families, President Trump’s disastrous family separation policy continues to be a nightmare for hundreds of migrant families."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Wisconsin Communities Damaged by Flooding

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Wisconsin Communities Damaged by Flooding

Senator Baldwin toured flood damage in June and requested federal assistance for impacted Wisconsin counties

Roys Releases Video Outlining Benefits to Legalizing Cannabis in Wisconsin

Roys Releases Video Outlining Benefits to Legalizing Cannabis in Wisconsin

Roys’ video tells the story of a man, Heath Rush, who became addicted to opioids while experiencing back pain due to injury.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Gets the Job Done for Wisconsin Shipbuilding and Manufacturing in National Defense Authorization Act

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Gets the Job Done for Wisconsin Shipbuilding and Manufacturing in National Defense Authorization Act

Final NDAA released by House-Senate conference committee includes funding for three Littoral Combat Ships and rejects cuts to the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle

Grieving the loss of a brave and well-regarded officer

Grieving the loss of a brave and well-regarded officer

Statement of Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton - July 25, 2018

Scott Walker doubles down on support for extremist Supreme Court pick

Scott Walker doubles down on support for extremist Supreme Court pick

Kavanaugh was selected by President Trump because he would be in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade.

Rep. Moore Follows Up On SSA Field Office Closure Investigation in Milwaukee

Rep. Moore Follows Up On SSA Field Office Closure Investigation in Milwaukee

"In Congress, I am fighting to pass legislation to establish firm deadlines for public notification of any decision to eliminate or reduce services and to ensure the SSA is adequately funded."