Politics

Chairman Lipscomb Announces Committee Assignments

Chairman Lipscomb Announces Committee Assignments

Standing committees typically meet every month, prior to the County Board meeting.

A dangerous ride that must be made safer

A dangerous ride that must be made safer

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey - April 24, 2018

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Bill Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Halt the Flow of Illicit Fentanyl into the U.S.

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Bill Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Halt the Flow of Illicit Fentanyl into the U.S.

The RESTRICT Illicit Drugs Act was included in the bipartisan Opioid Crisis Response Act that passed the Senate Health Committee today and moves to the full Senate

Steady increase in hit-and-run crashes a troubling trend for Milwaukee

Steady increase in hit-and-run crashes a troubling trend for Milwaukee

Public Safety and Health Committee to cover deadly topic on Thursday

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Support American Manufacturers and Shipbuilders

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Support American Manufacturers and Shipbuilders

“Strong Buy American standards drive local economic growth and create good paying jobs that support Wisconsin families.”

Leah Hits All 72 Counties On Her Wisconsin Way Tour

Leah Hits All 72 Counties On Her Wisconsin Way Tour

"The support I am receiving in each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties is incredibly encouraging."

Kelda Roys to Ascension Wisconsin: Save St. Joe’s
Kelda Roys to Ascension Wisconsin

Save St. Joe’s

"Today, I’m calling on Ascension Wisconsin to commit to permanently providing surgery and inpatient services at St. Joe’s."

Alderman Witkowski releases City Attorney opinion on FPC’s inadequate notice in appointing new police chief

Alderman Witkowski releases City Attorney opinion on FPC’s inadequate notice in appointing new police chief

"Board members have repeatedly said they want to act independently, but that does not free them from obeying state statutes governing meeting notices."

Alderman Pérez applauds J Balvin concert announcement

Alderman Pérez applauds J Balvin concert announcement

It is great to see the WESC following through with its earlier commitment to diversity by bringing in a global artist for its world-class facility.

Protect the earth and each other by properly disposing of meds

Protect the earth and each other by properly disposing of meds

Throwing unused medicine in the trash or flushing it down the toilet is harmful to the environment.

Milwaukee County Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez Endorses Matt Flynn for Governor

Milwaukee County Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez Endorses Matt Flynn for Governor

"I want to thank Supervisor Ortiz-Velez for her endorsement."

Mayor Nominates La Keisha Butler to Head Up the Fire and Police Commission

Mayor Nominates La Keisha Butler to Head Up the Fire and Police Commission

The Mayor’s Office released the following statement regarding the Fire and Police Commission: